Paper Bag

A paper bag needs to do more than simply hold an item. Its proportions affect how products sit inside the bag, how the package looks when handed to a customer and how practical it is for the intended use. RAFFLESTAG Kraft Paper Bags are offered in ten different dimensions, giving buyers a useful range of compact, medium and larger configurations.

The available selection includes portrait, landscape and square formats. This makes it easier to choose a bag according to the dimensions and presentation of the contents rather than trying to make one standard bag shape work for every application.

Businesses comparing paper bags with other promotional carrying options can also browse the broader RAFFLESTAG custom bag range. Explore RAFFLESTAG custom bags

Six Portrait Sizes for Taller Packaging Needs

Portrait bags provide more height than width and are available in six dimensions:

• 12 × 10 × 22 cm

• 15 × 8 × 21 cm

• 21 × 11 × 27 cm

• 21 × 14 × 27 cm

• 24 × 17 × 28 cm

• 26 × 12 × 31 cm

The smaller portrait formats can work well when the contents do not require a wide opening, while the larger options provide additional height and width for larger packaged items.

When choosing between them, consider the dimensions of the product itself as well as any boxes, tissue, inserts or other materials that will occupy space inside the bag. Selecting dimensions with suitable clearance generally creates a cleaner presentation than choosing only by the nominal width.

Landscape Options for Wider Items

Three landscape sizes are shown:

• 21 × 14 × 19 cm

• 42 × 13 × 31 cm

• 44 × 14 × 40 cm

A landscape bag has a wider profile relative to its height. This proportion can be useful when the item being carried is wider rather than tall, or when the desired presentation calls for a horizontal bag shape.

The 42 × 13 × 31 cm and 44 × 14 × 40 cm options are the largest dimensions visible within the range. Before choosing one, compare the bag measurements with the actual packaged dimensions of the items you plan to place inside.

For applications where a reusable fabric bag is preferable to paper, RAFFLESTAG also offers a separate canvas bag range. Compare RAFFLESTAG Canvas Bags

A Square Format for Balanced Presentation

The range also includes a 28 × 15 × 28 cm square-format bag. Its equal 28 cm width and height create a different visual proportion from the portrait and landscape choices.

A square format may be useful when the item or presentation box has similarly balanced dimensions. It can also help create a more symmetrical packaging appearance when a particularly tall or wide bag is unnecessary.

Choosing the format first—portrait, landscape or square—can make the size-selection process easier. Buyers can then compare the available dimensions within the appropriate orientation.

Choose Between 120 GSM and 250 GSM

RAFFLESTAG shows two kraft paper weight choices:

120 GSM — Free
250 GSM — Free

GSM refers to grams per square meter and is a standard way of describing paper weight. A higher GSM represents a heavier paper stock. It should not, however, be treated as a specific load-capacity rating because overall bag performance also depends on its dimensions and construction.

The two options allow buyers to choose a paper weight according to the intended presentation and packaging format without an additional charge being shown for either choice.

When planning an order, consider the type and dimensions of the contents as well as the visual presentation you want. Larger items do not automatically require a particular GSM option, so paper weight and bag dimensions should be evaluated separately.

Two Style Choices at No Added Charge

The configuration also lists two bag style choices:

Rope style — Free
Edge style — Free

Both are displayed as free selections. This gives buyers another way to configure the bag without an added style charge shown for either option.

The product gallery includes examples in natural kraft, black and white, providing a visual reference for how different paper bag presentations can look. The selected size and style remain important because those characteristics determine the overall proportions of the finished packaging.

Selecting the Right Size for Retail and Event Use

For retail packaging, start with the dimensions of the merchandise after it has been prepared for the customer. A boxed item, for example, should be measured in its finished packaging rather than by the dimensions of the product alone.

For corporate gifts or event materials, consider everything that will be placed together in the bag. Multiple items may require additional width or depth even when each individual piece is relatively small.

Businesses planning different packaging formats across campaigns may also want to compare paper bags with other carrying styles. RAFFLESTAG's Non Woven Tote Bag range provides another bag format for promotional and event applications. View RAFFLESTAG Non Woven Tote Bags

A Practical Way to Narrow Down the Options

With ten dimensions available, choosing a kraft paper bag can be simplified into three decisions.

First, determine whether a portrait, landscape or square proportion best fits the contents. Second, compare the actual bag dimensions with the packaged dimensions of the items going inside. Finally, choose between the available 120 GSM and 250 GSM paper weights and select the preferred rope or edge style.

This approach helps buyers focus on practical dimensions instead of choosing a bag based only on appearance. It is especially useful for businesses ordering packaging for retail purchases, company gifts, events, product launches or customer presentations where consistent sizing matters.

For applications that need a drawstring closure rather than a paper shopping-bag format, RAFFLESTAG also has dedicated Custom Drawstring Bags. Explore RAFFLESTAG Custom Drawstring Bags