My design has a large, coloured background. Which paper bag printing area should I choose?

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. - All-Over Print: The best choice for bigger designs, or any design that uses solid, coloured backgrounds.

What are the exact dimensions of the paper bag sizes? How much weight can they carry?

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

How do I design my white paper bag?

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.

Let customers carry your brand everywhere with custom paper bags.

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

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. Add your logo, business name or other special details with our different printing options: Opt for small or large printing for a classic, clean look.

Design made easy

Ready to start creating your printed paper bags? First, choose your preferred size, colour and printing option. Next, browse our gallery of templates or upload your own design. Then, add your custom touches. We’ll take care of the rest, and your paper bags will arrive looking crisp, polished and ready to impress.

Vistaprint offers Paper Bags design templates in assorted styles.

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As described!

19 Nov 2025 | JointMotion |

Verified Buyer

Ordered branded paper bags for clients to carry information packs and stock items. Previous attempts and finding backs have had weak handles or awkward sizing. These were as described and printing came up sharp and true to colour. Happy

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18 Nov 2025 | Cynthia S. |

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Purchased these bags with our school logo on then, to give gifts to our outgoing cohourt. They look fabulous.

bags for shop

18 Nov 2025 | Muhammad J. |

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Design printed as accurate and bags were as shown. Shipping was fairly quick as well

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30 Oct 2025 | Stacy M. |

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yes ok.

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29 Oct 2025 | Melissa M. |

Verified Buyer

The bags were fantastic, good quality and the branding looked clear and professional. I would definitely order these again.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
All-Over Print: The best choice for bigger designs, or any design that uses solid, coloured backgrounds.

You can choose from a small or large printing area (which applies to a specific section of the bag) or all-over print which covers the entire outside of the bag.

Here are the dimensions for the small and large printing 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.