While it may sound like a simple enough task, ordering paper bags wholesale without the proper checks can lead to increased reprints, complaints, or even paper bags that stain through, which will cost more than the actual bags. This checklist contains all the details you need to verify prior to doing a big order.

What are Bulk Paper Bags?

Retail and food-service use bulk paper bags, many of which are customized with a business's logo. While bulk purchases save you money per unit versus small retail packages, only if the bulk specification really is what you are carrying.

Several important features and specifications to consider:

Assess the strength of the handle first. The handles are also the most important part of the bag. They're going to come under a lot of stress when the bag is loaded with a full order, containers, drinks, retail products, etc, so they should be appropriate for the needs of your grease exposure.

Next, look for base reinforcement, because if the handles do not hold, then a weak bottom seam will not hold either. Ensure the size of the package is compatible with your product size, whether you are buying retail size or takeout boxes. Printing turnaround & Pantone matching accuracy are also important, particularly if you are using the same design again and again.

Bulk Bags are used in a variety of applications.

Retail stores use bulk paper bags at their checkout and maintain a consistent quality per case to ensure the shopping experience that is remembered. They are used by restaurants and cafés for takeout and delivery orders, and are likely the only physical branding element a customer will see after they leave the counter. Bakeries require "breathable" stock materials, which will not retain moisture around bread or pastries.

Boutiques employ bulk bags as an added touch to mark a high quality shopping experience. Branded bags are used at catering businesses for drop-off orders; the bag becomes the marketing tool at the office or event.

It is a Buyer's Checklist Before You Order.

Check whether the supplier is making the products or is a reseller, as the answer to this question will have an impact on pricing, quality assurance and the speed of problem resolution. Ask for a specimen and try the handle and base strength with actual load, not by just looking at the empty bag.

Make sure the grease resistance is adequate for the actual load. If consistency of your brand is important for every reorder, lock in Pantone matching accuracy. Do check your MOQ scales with your actual order size and not force any volume. Ask for a turnaround time in writing before placing a bulk order with a launch date.

Buyers' Mistakes

One mistake that is commonly made is picking the one that has the lowest price per unit, but without checking the consistency of all the batches. One is to completely omit a trial order and go straight for a big production run only to find out there's a strength problem once thousands of bags end up being produced. A sample and turnaround time in writing will protect against both.

The Deli Paper offers a number of reasons why?

Direct Paper Bag Manufacturer,  NOT one of too many Paper Bag Packaging Suppliers  which means our pricing is a true reflection of our production cost. When it comes to custom printing, even smaller businesses are able to enjoy the same printing options as larger chains, even when the order is just one. Quality control is maintained with each and every order, with your bags being identical with your first case and each reorder following.

FAQs

Q: What is the best way to test bag strength prior to placing a bulk order? 

A: Ask to test a physical sample for handle and base strength in the actual load.

Q: Do custom printed bags cost much more than plain kraft bags? 

A: Not at wholesale quantities. The price difference is minimal and can be easily integrated into your current supply budget.

Q: What is the minimum order? 

A: Not exactly, because order volume will grow as you use it, and not lock you into a big order.

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A bulk order should save you money, not cause a problem with having materials to work with later. To get your Free Quote and place your bulk paper bag order today, please call 832-900-9245 or email [email protected].