Brown Kraft Paper

Kraft Paper is a sustainable and eco-friendly material that boasts a charming, natural brown hue. It is crafted by expertly blending virgin and recycled paper pulp, without any chemical additives whatsoever. As a result, it is a highly versatile material, frequently employed across numerous industries to showcase a commitment to sustainability or to create a wholesome, natural aesthetic for products.

Why use it

High tear resistance and high elasticity
100% recyclable and eco-friendly
A natural-looking brown

Why not use it

Weighing more than alternatives in certain applications, such as tissue paper used for void fill and LDPE for mailers, can increase shipping costs.

Best Used With

Corrugated Mailer Boxes

Folding Carton

Packaging Sleeves

Display Boxes

Folding Inserts

Shipping Boxes

Rigid Gift Box

Details

Examples

Overview

When it comes to eco-friendly paper options, natural brown kraft paper is a great choice. Made from a mixture of virgin and recycled paper pulp, this material is 100% recyclable and doesn't involve any chemicals or bleach in the production process. While its natural brown color is distinctive, printing bright colors on it may result in muted tones. To prevent this, it's recommended to print a white layer first before adding additional pigment. Kraft paper can be made from a combination of wood species, such as pine, bamboo, and non-wood fibers, with pinewood and bamboo being particularly durable options. For businesses seeking sustainable solutions, kraft paperboard is an excellent choice that's readily available and produced in a self-sustainable manner.

Paperboard Thickness

Paperboard Thickness and Grammage Conversion Table

Paperboard Thickness Chart

Thickness (Microns)	Norminal Basis Weight (GSM)	Basestock Properties (Units)	Caliper (Inches)	Commonly Used For
305µ	250gsm	12pt	0.012''	Bags, Liner paper
356µ	275gsm	14pt	0.014''	Takeout Boxes, Cups
406µ	300gsm	16pt	0.016''	Heavy duty Bags, Takeout Box
456µ	350gsm	18pt	0.018''	Product Packaging
610µ	400gsm	24pt	0.024''	Heavy duty packaging
710µ	527gsm	28pt	0.028''	Very heavy duty packaging boxes

Color appearance on brown kraft paper

Appearance of printing with CMYK printing

Direct printing of CMYK mode

When printing of CMYK mode on black kraft paperboard directly, colors appear muted and faded.

Printing with white color background

Applying white color before printing can keep colors vibrant while maintaining the texture of brown kraft paper.

White color appearance

White ink on kraft paper creates a high impact through bold contrast of color and texture.