If you run a retail store, boutique, bakery, or brand anywhere across Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Faridabad, or Ghaziabad, the paper bag you hand your customer says a lot about your business before they’ve even opened it. Here’s how to choose the right one.
1. Start With What the Bag Needs to Carry
A bag for jewellery boxes has very different strength and size needs than a bag for grocery items or bakery items. Heavier products need thicker paper (higher GSM) and reinforced handles; lighter retail items can use standard kraft stock.
2. Pick the Right Paper Type
- Kraft Paper — sturdy, natural look, ideal for grocery, retail, and food use
- White Kraft Paper — cleaner finish, popular for boutiques and cosmetics
- Art Paper — smoother surface, better for detailed multi-colour printing
3. Consider GSM (Paper Thickness)
Lighter bags (80-100 GSM) work well for small, light items. For jewellery, footwear, or heavier retail products, 150-200+ GSM gives you a bag that holds its shape and doesn’t tear.
4. Match the Handle to the Use Case
Twisted paper handles are cost-effective for everyday retail. Cotton rope or ribbon handles suit boutique and gifting bags where presentation matters more.
5. Don’t Skip Custom Printing
A plain bag is easy to forget. A bag with your logo, in your brand colours, turns a functional item into free advertising every time your customer carries it down the street.
Not sure which paper, size, or GSM fits your business? Tell us your requirement and we’ll recommend the right combination.