Eco Flat Paper Counter Bags

Flat Paper Counter Bags – Custom Branded & Eco-Friendly Packaging

Versatile, Affordable & Sustainable Retail Packaging

Our Flat Paper Counter Bags remain a packaging essential for retailers across the UK – combining eco-credentials with low cost and custom branding potential. Whether you need white or brown kraft, greaseproof, 2-ply, or gusseted bags, we offer a wide variety of options to suit your business.

Printed using flexographic printing with water-based Pantone inks, these bags are ideal for brands looking to add a professional touch to their packaging while remaining sustainable and budget-friendly. We also offer CMYK printing for larger quantities, giving you the flexibility to create striking designs.

✅ Key Features:

• Custom Flat Paper Counter Bags in white or brown kraft, greaseproof, or 2-ply options

• Flexographic printing with Pantone water-based inks (CMYK available for high volumes)

• FSC-sourced paper used by all factories (though not all are FSC certified)

• Side gusset options available (ideal for baguettes and bulky items)

• Optional features: PLA plant-based film window, 2-ply greaseproof, corner stringing

• Typically produced in the UK – reducing carbon footprint

• 100% recyclable and plastic-free

• Made to order with MOQ from 10,000 bags

• Lead times from 4–8 weeks, with some extended options up to 28 weeks (at highly competitive pricing)

📏 Common Sizes Available:

• 7″ x 7″

• 7″ x 9.5″ (most popular)

• 8.5″ x 8.5″

• 10″ x 10″

• 10″ x 12″

• 12.5″ x 12″

• 13″ x 14″

• 14″ x 18″

• 19″ x 21″

Custom sizes can also be discussed on request.

🛠️ Printing & Setup Info:

• Flexographic printing uses rubber plates, with one plate per colour and side printed.

• Plates are reusable – setup charges apply only on the first run.

• Screen ruling is 55 LPI, so fine tints or tones are best avoided.

💷 Pricing Example:

To give an idea of costs:

• 15,000 x 7″ x 9.5″ 38gsm White Kraft Flat Paper Counter Bags

• Printed 1 colour black, 1 side, unstrung

• Delivered to 1 UK mainland address

• £26 per 1,000 + VAT = £390 + VAT total

• Includes printing plate and artwork setup

• Allow approx. 6 weeks delivery

• Note: 10% quantity tolerance applies (you are billed for the exact quantity delivered)

🌱 Why Choose Our Flat Paper Counter Bags?

• Affordable and fully recyclable

• Supports low-carbon UK manufacturing

• Great for retail, food service, markets, takeaways, and more

• Ideal for branding without plastic waste

• Trusted by hundreds of eco-conscious and independent businesses

Need a quote?
Get in touch with your size, print colour, and quantity – we’ll get back to you with a custom price and lead time.

Looking for fully bespoke packaging? Pair your Flat Paper Counter Bags with our custom printed tissue paper, labels, and paper carrier bags for a cohesive, branded presentation.