Keep your bread tasting bakery-fresh from oven to table with our Custom Bread Paper Bags. Designed for bakeries, cafés and home bakers, these bags combine everyday practicality with a natural, rustic appearance that customers love. Whether you’re packaging a crusty baguette, a soft sandwich loaf or a tangy sourdough boule, our paper bags help protect your bread while keeping it breathable and ready for presentation.
Every bag can be fully customised with your logo, brand colours and messaging, turning a simple bread bag into a branding opportunity that follows your product all the way into your customer’s kitchen.
Sourdough needs to breathe. Unlike plastic, our paper bags for sourdough bread allow airflow to help prevent moisture build-up, keeping the signature crisp crust from becoming soft and chewy. The porous kraft paper helps regulate moisture inside the bag, helping your sourdough retain its texture. Available in various sizes to accommodate boules, batards and long sourdough loaves.
Our general-purpose paper bags for bread are designed for everyday bakery use. They’re sturdy enough to hold their shape while remaining lightweight and easy to stack, store and hand across the counter. They’re ideal for:
Choose from styles with or without windows, along with various bag heights and gusset widths to suit your product range.
Freshness matters beyond the point of sale. Our paper bags for storing bread are made from breathable kraft paper, which can help reduce the moisture build-up associated with sealed plastic packaging. Recommend them to your customers as a practical at-home storage solution. It’s a small detail that shows you care about the quality of your bread long after the sale.
Our kraft paper bread bags are made from natural, unbleached kraft paper that’s sturdy, recyclable and biodegradable, making it a suitable packaging choice for brands looking to reduce their environmental impact. The warm, rustic appearance of kraft paper gives your bread an artisanal, handcrafted look straight off the shelf. It also provides an excellent surface for custom printing, whether you prefer a minimalist, single-colour logo or a full-colour design.
Ready to package your bread the right way?
Request a free quote for custom bread paper bags today, or order a sample pack to experience the quality of Papers from Shop Custom Papers.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Material | Kraft paper (bleached or unbleached), food-safe grade |
| Paper Weight (GSM) | 40 – 80 GSM |
| Bag Style | Flat bottom / gusseted / satchel |
| Window Option | Die-cut window or glassine window (optional) |
| Standard Sizes | Small: 4″ x 2″ x 10″ · Medium: 5″ x 3″ x 13″ · Large: 6″ x 4″ x 16″ · Baguette: 4″ x 2″ x 24″ (custom sizes available) |
| Closure Type | Open top, twist-tie, twine tie, or adhesive strip |
| Printing | Up to full-color, 1–2 sides |
| Print Method | Flexographic / offset (based on order volume) |
| Recyclable | Yes |
| Biodegradable | Yes |
| Grease Resistance | Optional food-safe liner available |
| Minimum Order Quantity | 500 units (custom); no minimum on stock sizes |
| Turnaround Time | 7–10 business days (custom printed) |
What are bread paper bags made of?
Bread paper bags are made from food-safe kraft paper, typically ranging from 40 to 80 GSM in weight, offering the right balance of strength and breathability for fresh bread.
Are paper bags good for storing sourdough bread?
Yes, paper bags are one of the best options for storing sourdough bread. The breathable kraft material lets moisture escape, keeping the crust crisp instead of turning soft or soggy like it can in plastic.
How long does bread stay fresh in a paper bag?
Bread typically stays fresh in a paper bag for 1 to 3 days at room temperature, which keeps the crust crisp longer than plastic, though it may dry out faster in low-humidity environments.
Can I get custom printed bread paper bags for my bakery?
Yes, Shop Custom Boxes offers fully custom printed bread paper bags with your logo, brand colors, and messaging, available in one-color to full-color designs.
Is kraft paper better than plastic for bread packaging?
Kraft paper is generally better than plastic for bread packaging because it’s breathable, recyclable, and biodegradable, and it helps preserve crust texture instead of trapping moisture.
What sizes do bread paper bags come in?
Bread paper bags come in standard sizes ranging from small roll bags around 4x2x10 inches to long baguette bags around 4x2x24 inches, with custom sizes available on request.
Can I order kraft paper bread bags in bulk?
Yes, Shop Custom Boxes offers bulk ordering with competitive wholesale pricing for bakeries, cafes, and large-scale food businesses.
