What Makes Brown Kraft Paper Different?
Brown kraft is the unbleached form of custom kraft paper. Because no bleaching weakens the fibres, it holds the highest strength of the kraft range and tears far less readily than coated alternatives. The natural tone needs no added color to look premium, which makes it the default for brands building a sustainable, handmade identity.
Brown Kraft Paper Specifications
- Color: natural unbleached brown, matte
- Weight: 40–120 gsm
- Strength: high tensile and tear resistance (full-strength kraft fibre)
- Coating: uncoated, or water-based / PE for grease and moisture resistance
- Compliance: FDA 21 CFR 176.170, PFAS-free, FSC-sourced
- Eco: biodegradable and recyclable (uncoated and water-based)
- Printing: CMYK and PMS Pantone, food-safe inks
- Formats: custom sheets and rolls
Best Uses for Brown Kraft Paper
One stock covers wrapping, lining, and presentation across food and retail:
- Takeaway and restaurants — wraps, basket and tray liners, grab-and-go
- Bakeries and cafés — bread, pastry, and counter wrapping
- Retail and ecommerce — product wrap, cushioning, and void-fill
- Gift and florist — decorative wrapping for gifts, bouquets, and hampers
For weight- or barrier-specific jobs, the kraft paper collection covers coated and heavier options.
Printing on Brown Kraft
Brown kraft absorbs ink, so it prints bold, single- and two-color logos and line art with strong contrast and a clean rustic finish. For light or pastel tones, we add an opaque underbase so the design stays crisp. When your artwork needs vivid, accurate full color instead, choose white kraft paper. We confirm the right approach on your free proof before any run.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is brown kraft paper stronger than white kraft?
Yes. Brown kraft skips the bleaching stage that slightly weakens fibres, so it holds higher tear and tensile strength than bleached white kraft.
Is brown kraft paper food-safe?
Yes. Food-grade brown kraft meets FDA 21 CFR 176.170 for direct food contact, ships PFAS-free, and prints with food-safe inks.
Is brown kraft paper recyclable?
Yes. Uncoated and water-based-coated brown kraft is biodegradable and recyclable, which makes it a strong plastic-free packaging choice.
Can I order brown kraft paper in rolls and sheets?
Yes. We supply custom-width rolls and pre-cut sheets, and we cut any custom size to order.
Order Custom Brown Kraft Paper
Wrap your products in the strongest, most sustainable kraft and put your brand on every order. Upload your artwork in PDF, AI, EPS, or PNG at 300 DPI minimum, approve a free proof within one business day, and ship free across the US in 6 to 8 business days on a low minimum order quantity. Order your custom brown kraft paper today.
