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Paper Bags

Printed in Australia
Turn every transaction into a brand moment with our new and improved custom paper bags. White or brown kraft, with 6 sizes and 2 print options.
Note: White ink cannot be printed onto kraft paper.
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Custom paper bags to help you spread the word with every sale.

  • 6 sizes
  • Made from recyclable, white or brown kraft paper
  • Twisted cord handles
  • 13 kg maximum carrying weight

Note: White ink cannot be printed on kraft paper.

Practical & professional

Looking to give your packaging a fresh update? Our custom paper bags are here to help. From takeaway bags for restaurants to goodie bags for events or corporate gifting, these versatile paper bags will carry your branding – wherever your customers go.

A reliable, recyclable choice

Made of recycled materials, our white or brown paper bags can hold up to 13 kg – depending on the size you choose. With multiple size options and an upgraded, thicker material, they can be used to pack everything from small trinkets to large items. Choose our small print area for minimalist logos and designs. Or, go big with our large print area option, perfect for bold designs with transparent backgrounds.

Design made easy

Ready to start creating your printed paper bags? First, choose your preferred size, colour and print option. Next, browse our gallery of templates or upload your own design. Then, add your custom touches, and we’ll handle the rest.

Vistaprint offers Paper Bags design templates in assorted styles.

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Reviewed by 128 customers

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31 July 2026 | Tamie R. |
Verified Buyer
The order was as pictured during the design process which was really good and the product is exactly what I expected

Simple and sturdy
28 July 2026 | Andy L. |
Verified Buyer
These bags are perfect for letting happy customers share my business name.

Excellent
27 July 2026 | jessica d. |
Verified Buyer
Excellent thank you

Very disappointed.
24 July 2026 | James H. |
Verified Buyer
I've had good experiences with other vistaprint products, but unfortunately not this time around. When shipped, the bags were clamped so tightly together that all the bags are creased rather than having a nice flat surface. In addition, the 'large print area' option I chose turned out to be a smaller area that expected.
Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. While we are glad to hear you've had great experiences with our other products, we are truly sorry to hear that your recent order for Paper Bags fell short and left you disappointed. We sincerely apologize for the creasing caused by the tight packaging during shipping, as well as the print area size not meeting your expectations. We know how important it is for your paper bags to arrive with a clean, flat finish and a design that looks just as you envisioned. We would love the chance to look into this and make things right for you. Could you please reply to us with a few photos showing the creased paper bags as well as the print area? Once we receive those photos, our team will review what happened and provide a resolution that works best for you. Should you need immediate support or have any urgent questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at 1800-864-973 or visit our Help Center (https://www.vistaprint.com.au/customer-care/help-centre/). We value your feedback and will work to resolve this to your satisfaction.

These bags are AMAZING!
20 July 2026 | Susan B. |
Verified Buyer
I’m so incredibly happy with the bags I’ve ordered! The print came out in colour really nicely and they’re very sturdy! Perfect for my workshop giveaways!!! I’ll be ordering more again soo’

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Work with a designer

Let us design it for you

No more guesswork. We take care of the entire design process, from brainstorming ideas to delivering the files to your account.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Not at this time. If you add white elements to your design, they'll appear as blank areas in the final product – so we recommend choosing other colours.

For your specific design, we recommend choosing the all-over print option.
If you have other designs in mind, here are our recommended printing areas:

  • Small Printing Area: Great for simple, minimalistic designs like the classic business name and logo combo.
  • Large Printing Area: Great for big designs with transparent backgrounds only, like business names and logos with additional design elements.

You can choose from a small or large print area. A small print area is great for sleek, minimalist logos and designs, while a large print area is great for bigger designs with transparent backgrounds.

Here are the dimensions for the small and large print areas:

Small Bag:
Small deco area: 17 x 4.5 cm
Large deco area: 17 x 18.5 cm
Medium Bag:
Small deco area: 20 x 10.5
Large deco area: 20 x 26 cm
Large Bag:
Small deco area: 24 x 12.5
Large deco area: 24 x 30 cm

Our custom paper bags come in six sizes:

  • Extra Small: 22.5 x 19 x 8 cm: holds up to 8 kg
  • Extra Small: 27.5 x 20.5 x 11 cm: holds up to 13 kg
  • Small: 30 x 22 x 10 cm, holds up to 9 kg
  • Medium: 34 x 26 x 14 cm: holds up to 10 kg
  • Medium: 35.5 x 24 x 12 cm: holds up to 13 kg
  • Large: 42 x 32 x 11 cm: holds up to 12 kg

Yes, they are recyclable and they are crafted from recycled materials too. Our white bags are 120 gsm thick, while our brown kraft bags are 110 gsm thick.

We recommend you use a logo, image or design that’s 300 DPI in resolution to get the best quality print.

The heights listed in the options section are the measurements of the bag compartment, without handles. The handle height is 9 cm (for all bag sizes).

To make your design pop, we recommend you keep the following bits of advice in mind:

  • Keep your design simple – too many elements can be overwhelming.
  • Make your logo big and bold for instant recognition.
  • Avoid printing light colours on brown kraft, as it won't stand out as much.
  • Darker colours look sharper on both paper options.
  • Single-colour designs that cover the entire print area may result in slight blemishes.

This depends on your order and the delivery speed that you choose.

For a full breakdown of our shipping options and costs, you can visit our delivery page. We'll always show you any delivery charges in your cart at checkout.