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Didn't expect much honestly, but the box quality blew me away. Sturdy, great print, and customers even asked where I got it. Shipping took a little longer than I hoped, but worth the wait.
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Brown paper bags, with a simple outlook, attract customers for their durability and versatile application. Manufactured from natural, soft wood-based paper, the brown papers are high in demand. These papers are highly recyclable and add less to the environmental waste. Environmentally friendly people love to use these brown paper bags.
Custom paper bags come in multiple dimensions and paper weights. From lightweight loads to heavy-duty grocery products, the brown custom bags are ideal for handling all. Paper weight ranges between 70-90 GSM for the lighter items, while 120-170 GSM for the heavy retail products. Featured with handles, the brown bags also serve for accessories, cosmetics, apparel, and other fashion products.
The food industry relies heavily on these brown paper bags for their food-grade material. These paper bags are highly absorbent and keep the food heat and moisture intact. Custom Hive Boxes engineers the best quality brown paper bags at the most affordable rates. Contact us and get a free quote for the wholesale brown paper bags.
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| Product name | Custom Brown Paper Bags |
|---|---|
| Bag style | Flat-bottom (SOS), flat-handle, or pinch-bottom brown kraft bag |
| Handle options | No handle, twisted paper, flat paper, or die-cut/patch handle |
| Sizes | Fully customizable — small merchandise up to large grocery/takeout sizes |
| Material | Natural brown kraft paper; recyclable and biodegradable |
| Structure | Flat or gusseted bottom with side gussets for a stable base |
| Closure | Open top; optional fold-over top, tin tie, or adhesive strip |
| Grease/moisture resistance | Optional food-safe grease-resistant or moisture-barrier liner |
| Printing | Flexo, litho, or digital — best with 1–2 spot colors on kraft |
| Finishing options | Matte lamination, soft-touch, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing |
| Coating | Water-based/aqueous, or uncoated for a fully natural feel |
| Special features | Reinforced base and handles, tin-tie top, window cut-out, gusseted sides |
| Food-safe options | FDA-compliant, food-grade inks and liners for food contact |
| Add-ons | Tin ties, stickers, hang tags, ribbon, custom liners |
| Eco options | Recyclable and compostable kraft, water-based coatings, soy inks |
| Order Quantity | 100 – 500,000 units |
| Turnaround time | 7–10 business days |
| Tooling | One-time custom die and print plate setup |
| Material | Description | Weight (gsm) | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural kraft paper | Classic brown kraft with a warm, organic look | 80–120 gsm | Everyday retail, boutique, and gift bags |
| Heavy kraft paper | Thicker kraft for stronger, heavier-duty bags | 120–170 gsm | Grocery, takeout, and heavier products |
| Recycled kraft paper | Made from post-consumer content for a greener footprint | 90–150 gsm | Eco-focused and sustainable branding |
| Grease-resistant kraft | Kraft with a food-safe grease-proof treatment or liner | 100–150 gsm | Bakery, deli, and oily takeout foods |
| Ribbed/reinforced kraft | Kraft with added strength for handles and load-bearing | 120–170 gsm | Bags with handles carrying more weight |
| Virgin kraft paper | Strong, unrecycled fibers for maximum tear resistance | 100–170 gsm | Heavy-duty or premium retail bags |
Every stock, print method, and finish below can be applied to your magnetic closure rigid boxes. Not sure what suits your product? Ask and we will recommend a spec.
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Paul and the whole team at HiveCustomBoxes have been extremely helpful and patient with my first order (of many!) with them. Thank you guys for your patience, competitive pricing, and all-around quality.
Logan was super helpful from beginning to end. I was really impressed with his customer service and how fast we were able to get these created.
10 out of 10! Kelly was so helpful and responsive. We had a very quick turnaround time for these custom printed boxes, and Kelly was able to get the mock-up, quote, and boxes shipped to us a day early. Very impressed!
Hive Custom Boxes is a great company. They go out of their way, they’re friendly, they’re quick, and they make a quality product. They are everything a business could ask for and more.
The Hive Custom Boxes team is beyond recognition! They make boxes at competitive prices, and Hive knows how to burst boxes! I got my boxes delivered right on time! I’d for sure recommend them!
Working with Hive Custom Boxes has been beyond exceptional! We’ve had nothing but exceptional, competitive pricing from Hive; attentive Hive customer service; and far exceeding the standard of work in the custom packaging industry. Hive Custom Boxes is our new “go to” custom packaging company!
I only have good things to say about Hive Custom Boxes! Customer service really knows how to burst boxes! Alexis took care of everything for me and really deserves a shout out! I will definitely be recommending them! I am really looking forward to continuing to work with them in the future.
Hive Custom Boxes made the whole experience easy. The website is simple to navigate, and the pricing is hard to beat. Great quality for the cost — I’ll definitely be back!
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