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Four types of paper commonly used in food paper bags

Author : Eric Hartell
Update time : 2021-09-03 17:19:11
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  Food paper bags are a popular option for every families and enterprises. In addition to being resilient and durable, they are also very cheap and make a great eco-friendly alternative to plastic bags. The paper bags are both biodegradable and recyclable and can be reused on several occasions, provided they are taken care of. Plus, this type of bag is practical for a diverse range of food items, such as spices, candy, cookies, nuts, tea and coffee. This material is also easy to customize to a preferred shape or size, while also being easy to brand with a logo or other mark.
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  The development of food paper bags
  Now because of the growing voice of health and environmental protection, green paper packaging is once again widely used in People's Daily life. Especially food grade paper packaging. Food packaging bags are widely used, from greaseproof paper bags and snack bags at food stalls to food packaging, paper mats and takeaway bags at McDonald's and KFC. And also from the previous single color of the traditional style to now a variety of styles, beautiful printing. These days, paper bags have become sort of a fashion symbol since big brand names in the apparels sector have their shopping bags made out of paper. The designers of these companies come up with various designs for the bags that would make the brand look classy and at the same time making the bag look attractive. The reason why these companies spend so much time and effort in making shopping bags is because if they look attractive, people would carry them around and since the brand name would be on the bags, it will help in publicizing and giving the brand a good image.
  
  Food paper packaging production materials
  When food packaging bags are customized, there are many kinds of paper to choose from. There are four kinds of paper that are often used: kraft paper, coated paper, white card paper, offset paper. Different types of paper toughness, smoothness and beauty are not the same, in custom-made paper bags, food packaging bag manufacturers will choose according to the purpose of paper bags and characteristics of different paper, in order to meet customer needs. Next, Hyde Company will give you a brief introduction to the characteristics of these four kinds of paper commonly used to make bags.
  1. Kraft paper: it is made of conifer wood kraft pulp. It is strong and usually yellowish brown, in addition to light brown, cream or white. The thickness is 80g ~ 120g. Kraft paper has very high tension, single light, double light, stripes, no lines and so on. Mainly used for the production of supermarket environmental protection hand bag, food takeaway paper bag, chestnuts and other nuts packaging paper bag, envelope bag, file bag, medical case bag, etc.
  2, white card paper: by bleaching chemical pulp manufacturing and full sizing of single or multi-layer combination. White card paper smooth surface, texture firm, the market to import white card paper accounted for a larger market share. White card paper is mainly used for making high-grade and exquisite handbags, packaging bags, gift boxes, business cards and so on.
  3, coated paper: the main raw material is copperplate base paper and coating. The pigment, binder and auxiliary materials are made into coating, coated on the surface of cardboard by special equipment, dried and pressed, the surface is smooth, good printing performance, thickness in 70~250 grams, mostly used for cigarette boxes, labels, cartons and so on.
  4, offset paper: paper white and smooth, but whiteness, compactness, smoothness is lower than copperplate paper, suitable for monochrome or multicolor book covers, text, inserts, pictorial, maps, posters, colorful trademarks and various packaging products, in recent years, also used to make chestnuts and other nuts packaging bags.
  
  The above are the four types of paper commonly used in food paper bags in the market at present. Hyde Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. focuses on paper products processing and quality control from the source. As an enterprise integrating paper products manufacturing and sales, it is committed to leading the development of high-end food paper packaging industry. If you have more questions about food grade paper packaging, please contact us.

 
Eric Hartell
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