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Custom paper counter & block bottom bags

Handle-free bags with a flat block bottom that stand open on the counter while you fill them. The bakery, deli and takeout workhorse.

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Block bottom counter bags printed for a food business
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Product specifications

What is fixed, what is your choice, and what we still have to confirm with production.

MaterialKraft or greaseproof-lined stock
HandlesNone: open top or tin tie
PrintingLitho, one to full color
SizesStock sizes are listed below; any other size is made to your dimensions
Minimum orderOn quote
Lead timeOn quote, counted from proof approval
ArtworkVector .cdr, .eps or print-ready PDF in CMYK. A logo or sketch is enough to start
ProofPDF proof on every order, before anything is printed
Sizes

Counter and block bottom bag sizes

Flat counter bags have no gusset. Block bottom bags stand open on the counter. Sizes are width × gusset × height. If the one you need is not here, send your measurement and we will quote it.

Flat counter bags

Width × gusset × heightmm
6 × 7 in152 × 178 mm
7 × 9 in178 × 229 mm
8½ × 8½ in215 × 215 mm
8½ × 11 in215 × 280 mm
10 × 12 in254 × 305 mm
11 × 14 in280 × 355 mm
12½ × 16 in318 × 460 mm
14 × 18 in355 × 457 mm
5 × 7 × 16 in (bottle bag)127 × 51 × 406 mm

Block bottom bags, with gusset

Width × gusset × heightmm
5 × 3½ × 9¾ in127 × 89 × 248 mm
6 × 4 × 12 in152 × 101 × 305 mm
7 × 5 × 13 in178 × 127 × 330 mm
Stock
  • 36gsm bleached white kraft
  • 45gsm bleached white kraft
  • 34gsm white sulphite
  • 39gsm grease resistant
  • 37gsm brown kraft (100% recycled)
Printing
  • Pantone colors, one or two sides
  • Maximum three color print
Handles
  • No handles
  • Strung or unstrung

Three ways to order

The same three routes the business has always offered. Pick the one that fits the job.

Bespoke

Your size, your stock, your artwork, printed from scratch. The most control and the option most customers choose for a main line.

Express overprinted

Your logo printed onto a stock bag shape we already hold dies for. Fewer choices, quicker turnaround.

Plain / wholesale

Unprinted bags in bulk, for stores that want the stock without the branding or need a filler alongside a printed run.

Customization options

Litho printingSharp, consistent color across the run
Special print finishesFoil, emboss and spot finishes on request
Standard & bespoke sizesYour W × G × H, in inches
Standard & express deliveryNationwide USA delivery
Full print areaFront, back, gussets and base
Matte or gloss laminationWhere the bag needs to resist wear
Choice of handlesTwisted, folded, rope, ribbon or none
AccessoriesEyelets, tin ties, windows and liners

Product details

A block bottom bag has a square base, so it stands up on its own while someone fills it with one hand. That single detail is why counter staff prefer it over a flat paper bag when service is quick.

Because the bag is filled at the counter and carried a short distance, it is usually ordered without handles, in kraft, with a simple printed logo. Larger sizes take a twisted handle if the order leaves the building.

For anything greasy or warm the liner matters more than the print. Tell us what goes in the bag and we will match the stock to it.

Best for

Bakeries and patisseries
Delis and sandwich shops
Coffee shops and retail food
Market stalls

Frequently asked questions

+ Do you supply greaseproof or food-safe bags?
Food contact stock and liners are available. Tell us what goes in the bag and we will specify a suitable stock and liner
+ Can these bags be windowed?
A film window can be specified so the product shows through. Ask for a window when you send your specification
+ What is the minimum order?
Minimum order depends on the bag style and size. Tell us the bag and the quantity you have in mind and we will confirm it with your price.
+ How long does an order take?
Lead time depends on the run and the finish, counted from the day you approve the proof.
+ Can I see a sample first?
Yes, free samples are available. Ask with your inquiry and say which bags you want to see.

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Price inquiry form

Tell us the bag, the size and the quantity. We price your exact job. There are no fixed packages.

Speak with our packaging team

Faster than a form if you already know the bag, the size and the quantity.

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The form takes about a minute. If you would rather talk it through, call or email. Either reaches the same team.

Not sure which bag is right for you?

Answer three quick questions about what you pack, how heavy it is and whether the bag has to stand open, and we will recommend the stock and the handle.

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