There’s been a growing awareness among customers of what they’re holding, and plastic bags are definitely not the preferred option in a rapidly evolving market that’s becoming more sustainable. With so many businesses looking for an alternative to plastic, the weak paper bags just aren’t cutting it for early adopters, but wholesale paper bags are now filling the void, offering a plastic alternative that’s actually strong enough to be used in real-world settings.

Why is there a move to ban plastic?

Regulatory pressure is real  more states and cities are limiting or taxing plastic bag use each year. Small details, such as packaging, are better solved by customer expectations, as those expectations have changed as well, with buyers increasingly holding a business accountable for its sustainability.

What went wrong with Early Paper Bag Alternatives?

Years ago, many businesses attempted to make the change to paper but abandoned the switch due to different issues, such as paper handles ripping or paper bottoms breaking under actual load. The problem with that was not paper as a material, but paper bags that were not reinforced at the right stress points and built without proper testing under load. Bulk paper bags built correctly address that problem directly with handle and base construction tested under actual load, and not just the look.

Why are Today’s Paper Bags Different?

Handle strength and base reinforcement are now designed specifically for the weight the bag needs to carry, such as the weight of a heavy grocery order or the weight of a full takeaway packaging delivery. Kraft stock provides a natural, recyclable material, which is an indicator of sustainability even before customers see a logo. Even grease resistance is enhanced, addressing the food-service Achilles’ heel that has led many restaurants to return to plastic in the first place.

Business Applications

Retail stores are swapping out plastic for paper bags at the cashier counter, as the change is a sign of a sustainability commitment that customers are increasingly seeking. Printed paper bags for takeaway have been adopted by restaurants and cafés not only to tackle the environmental issue, but also to address the branding that plastic never provided. Bakeries employ permeable paper material which, in any case, works better with baked goods than plastic does.

Benefits for Businesses

By replacing plastic with paper, you’re instantly in a more sustainable position, and this is a customer expectation that is only increasing. Wholesale paper bags manufactured with genuine handle and base strength also help to safeguard your reputation, as failures that saw early adopters revert to plastic simply don’t occur when paper bags are well engineered.

Buying Guide

Handle and base strength tested under load (not only upon visual inspection of an empty bag); paper alternatives tried in the past but proved ineffective under load. If you are in the food service industry, match grease resistance to your product line  this was another large failure point in early plastics replacement.

One mistake that people make is that they think that all paper bags are equal, no matter how they are constructed. Always ask for a sample first, and try it under your working load conditions before making a switch.

Why opt for The Deli Paper?

Our price is a true production cost as we are a direct Paper Bag Manufacturer, not a reseller like other Paper Bag Packaging Suppliers. Each bag is constructed with the reinforcement that early paper alternatives lacked, ensuring it doesn’t fail and forcing businesses to default back to the plastic bag. Quality control is maintained for each order.

FAQs

Q: Do modern paper bags really support as well as plastic? 

A: Yes, handle and base reinforcement, properly engineered, solves problems of strength that proved early paper alternatives to be failures.

Q: Are there any minimum order quantities? 

A: No, order volume increases or decreases as you use or need it.

Do paper bags carry heavy or greasy food? Yes, when spec’d right, kraft stock will not fail under load, and it has a high tolerance for grease.

For a Free Quote, please get in touch with us.

The best time to make the transition from plastic is when the paper bag is designed to stand up. To get your free quote and begin your bulk paper bag order today, call 832-900-9245 or email sales@thedelipaper.com.