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Custom Kraft Paper — Eco Wrapping & Packaging Sheets and Rolls, Printed With Your Logo
Custom kraft paper gives food, bakery, retail, and ecommerce brands a strong, eco-friendly wrapping and packaging paper that carries your logo on every order. Custom Printed Papers manufactures it in brown and white, from lightweight wrapping stock to heavy liner weights, and ships it free across the United States in 6 to 8 business days. Browse the full Custom Food Paper range to place kraft alongside your other wrapping papers.
Custom kraft paper is a strong, food-grade wrapping and packaging paper made from sulfate-pulped virgin wood fibre, supplied in brown (unbleached) or white (bleached) from 40–120 gsm and printed with your branding for food wrapping, tray liners, takeaway, and retail packaging.
Kraft fibre delivers high tensile and tear strength, meets FDA 21 CFR 176.170 for food contact, ships 100% PFAS-free, and carries FSC certification — a packaging paper that is biodegradable and recyclable by design.
Order kraft paper as pre-cut sheets or custom-width rolls, uncoated or coated for added grease and moisture resistance, printed by flexographic, offset, or digital press. Select your color, weight, and format below, upload your artwork, and receive a free digital proof within one business day.
What Is Kraft Paper and Why Is It Called “Kraft”?
“Kraft” comes from the German word for strength, and the name describes how the paper is made. The kraft (sulfate) pulping process removes lignin while preserving long wood fibres, and those intact fibres give the finished sheet its high tensile strength and tear resistance. That strength is exactly why manufacturers build most food wrapping papers on a kraft base, then modify it by weight and coating for specific jobs.
Is Kraft Paper the Same as Butcher, Greaseproof, or Parchment?
Kraft paper shares its fibre base with those papers, but each one performs a different job. Butcher, greaseproof, and parchment all start from kraft and then change through added weight or a specific coating. Custom kraft paper is the versatile generalist: use it for wrapping, lining, and packaging, and choose a specialized paper when you need a heavier weight or a particular barrier. The table below maps the differences so you order the right paper for each use.
| Paper Type | Base | Coating / Barrier | GSM | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Kraft Paper | Sulfate wood pulp | Uncoated or water-based | 40–120 | General wrapping, liners, takeaway, retail |
| Butcher Paper | Heavyweight kraft | Uncoated or PE | 40–90 | Meat and fish wrapping |
| Butter Paper | Light refined kraft | Light wax / plant-oil | 30–45 | Dairy and pastry wrapping |
| Greaseproof Paper | Supercalendered kraft | Mechanical / coated | 35–60 | Hot, high-grease foods |
| Parchment Paper | Kraft + silicone | Silicone-coated | 40–60 | Oven baking and roasting |
Brown vs White Kraft Paper
Color changes both the look and the way ink prints. Brown (unbleached) kraft keeps the natural fibre tone and reads as rustic and eco; white (bleached) kraft gives a clean, smooth surface that reproduces full-color artwork more vividly. Choose brown for craft and sustainability positioning, and white when color accuracy and a premium finish matter.
| Type | Look | Print Behavior | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown (Natural) Kraft | Warm brown, matte | Bold and dark inks contrast strongly | Rustic, eco, takeaway, gift wrap |
| White (Bleached) Kraft | Clean white, smooth | Vibrant, accurate full-color | Premium retail, bakery bags |
| Black Kraft | Deep dyed black | Metallic, foil, and white inks pop | Luxury and premium retail |
| Colored / Printed Kraft | Custom dyed or printed | Full pattern and design coverage | Seasonal and brand-themed packaging |
Black & Colored Kraft Paper
Beyond brown and white, we dye kraft in black and custom colors for brands that want a distinctive shelf and unboxing presence. Black kraft frames metallic and foil branding, while colored and pre-printed kraft carries seasonal themes and full-coverage patterns.
What GSM Kraft Paper Do You Need?
Match the weight to the load the paper carries. Lighter stock wraps and interleaves, mid-weight stock handles food wrapping and liners, and heavier stock protects retail and shipped goods. The tiers below cover the common food-grade and packaging weights.
| GSM | Weight Tier | Strength Feel | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40–60 gsm | Light | Flexible, lightweight | Wrapping, interleaving, void-fill |
| 60–90 gsm | Standard | Balanced strength and drape | Food wrapping, tray and basket liners |
| 90–120 gsm | Heavy | Sturdy, tear-resistant | Heavy liners, retail and shipping wrap |
Coated vs Uncoated Kraft Paper
Uncoated kraft keeps its natural, breathable surface and recycles cleanly — the right choice for dry goods, retail wrap, and gift packaging. Coated kraft adds a barrier for food that carries grease or moisture: a water-based coating raises grease resistance while keeping the sheet recyclable, and a PE coating adds a stronger moisture barrier for damp or chilled items. Tell us what you wrap, and we specify the coating that fits.
What Makes Custom Kraft Paper Food-Safe and Eco-Friendly?
Every food-grade kraft order meets FDA 21 CFR 176.170 for direct food contact and prints with soy and vegetable food-safe inks rather than solvent inks. We source the base fibre under FSC chain-of-custody, supply it 100% PFAS-free, and keep uncoated and water-based-coated stock biodegradable and recyclable. Kraft paper lets your brand replace plastic wrap while keeping a clear sustainability story your customers can verify.
Custom Kraft Paper Uses and Applications
Kraft paper earns its place as the all-rounder because one stock serves wrapping, lining, and presentation across very different operations.
Restaurants & Takeaway
Wrap burgers, wraps, and grab-and-go orders, and line baskets and trays, in a branded sheet that travels well and keeps food presentable through delivery.
Bakeries & Cafés
Wrap bread and pastries, line counter displays, and pack grab-and-go items in kraft that suits an artisan, sustainable brand look.
Retail & Ecommerce Brands
Wrap products, cushion shipments, and fill voids with kraft, then turn the unboxing moment into branded recall with a printed logo or pattern.
Gift, Florist & Hampers
Wrap gifts, bouquets, and hampers in strong, decorative kraft that protects the contents and presents the brand with a premium, tactile finish.
Kraft Paper Sheets vs Rolls
Choose the format that fits how your team works. Pre-cut sheets deliver speed and consistency at a fixed size, so staff pull and wrap the same way every time. Rolls let staff cut each wrap to length, which suits high volume, mixed item sizes, and dispenser stations while cutting paper waste. Many operations run sheets at the service line and a roll at the prep bench.
Available Sizes for Custom Kraft Paper
Stock sheet sizes cover the common wrapping and lining formats, and we cut any dimension to order. Rolls ship in custom widths for bench dispensing and continuous wrapping.
| Format | Sizes (inches) | Sizes (mm) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet | 12 × 12 | 305 × 305 | Food wrapping, basket liner |
| Sheet | 15 × 15 | 381 × 381 | Larger wraps and lining |
| Sheet | 18 × 24 | 457 × 610 | Retail wrap, packing, void-fill |
| Roll | Custom width | Custom width | Continuous wrap, dispensing |
| Custom Cut | Your dimensions | Your dimensions | Any product-specific format |
Custom Printing on Brown vs White Kraft
We print kraft paper in CMYK and exact PMS Pantone with food-safe inks, by flexographic, offset, or digital press to match your run length and color count. Brown kraft absorbs ink and reads best with bold, dark, single- and two-color logos; for light or pastel tones on brown, we add an opaque underbase. White kraft holds full-color artwork with sharper accuracy. We flag the right approach for your design on the free proof before any run.
How to Order Custom Kraft Paper
Order in five steps:
1. Select your color, weight, coating, and format. 2. Upload artwork in PDF, AI, EPS, or PNG at 300 DPI minimum. 3. Approve a free digital proof within one business day. 4. Confirm color and placement. 5. Receive your run with free US shipping in 6 to 8 business days.
Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Kraft Paper
What is kraft paper made of?
Manufacturers make kraft paper from virgin wood pulp processed by the kraft (sulfate) method, which removes lignin and preserves long fibres for high strength. We source ours under FSC certification.
Why is it called kraft paper?
“Kraft” is German for strength, and the name reflects the pulping process that keeps wood fibres intact and produces the paper’s high tear resistance.
Is kraft paper food-safe?
Yes. Our food-grade kraft paper meets FDA 21 CFR 176.170 for direct food contact, ships PFAS-free, and prints with food-safe inks.
What is the difference between brown and white kraft paper?
Brown kraft is unbleached and reads rustic and natural, while white kraft is bleached for a clean surface that reproduces full-color printing more vividly. Brown favors bold logos; white favors detailed color artwork.
What GSM is kraft paper?
Food-grade and packaging kraft runs from about 40 to 120 gsm. Light 40–60 gsm suits wrapping and interleaving, 60–90 gsm handles food wrapping and liners, and 90–120 gsm protects heavier retail and shipped goods.
Is kraft paper biodegradable and recyclable?
Yes. Uncoated and water-based-coated kraft paper is biodegradable and recyclable, which makes it a strong plastic-free packaging choice.
Do you supply kraft paper in rolls and sheets?
Yes. We supply custom-width rolls and pre-cut sheets, and we cut any custom size from the master roll.
What is the minimum order quantity and turnaround?
We produce on a low minimum order quantity with a free digital proof inside one business day, then ship free across the United States in 6 to 8 business days.
Order Your Custom Printed Kraft Paper Today
Turn everyday wrapping into branded, sustainable packaging. Choose your color, weight, and format, upload your artwork in PDF, AI, EPS, or PNG at 300 DPI minimum, and our team returns a print-ready proof within one business day. Order now to lock in PFAS-free, FSC-sourced kraft paper on a low minimum order quantity with free US shipping — explore the full food paper range or request your quote to get started.
