White Paper Bags: When White Beats Brown Kraft
If you want white paper bags, the white bags covered here are SOS (self-opening square) bags: the No.4 Bag – White SOS (Carton of 2000), No.6, No.12 and No.16 White. White suits display counters, bakery cabinets and gift-style presentation; for handle bags, flat 2WB bags and larger sizes, brown kraft is the practical default.
Key takeaways
- White bags in this range come in four SOS sizes: No.4, No.6, No.12 and No.16 White, all made from virgin paper.
- The handle bags and the flat 2WB bag covered here are brown kraft, so pick white for the counter and brown for carry-out.
- Each white SOS size has a brown twin in the same dimensions, so you can switch colour without changing how the bag fits your food.
- Choose colour by look and use: white for a clean, bright display; brown for a natural look and everyday takeaway.
- Every product is sold by the carton, and each product page shows the carton price and price per item.
Which white paper bags does Packery stock?
The white paper bags covered here are four SOS bags: No.4, No.6, No.12 and No.16 White. They are made from virgin paper, open into a square base that stands up on the counter, and all four can be custom printed.
| Product | Colour | Size | Material | Carton qty | Carton price | Price per item |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No.4 Bag – White SOS | White | 127x77x235mm | Virgin Paper | 2000 | $111.14 | $0.06 |
| No.6 Bag – White SOS | White | 150x90x270mm | Virgin Paper | 2000 | $145.33 | $0.07 |
| No.12 Bag – White SOS | White | 178x112x330mm | Virgin Paper | 1000 | $108.28 | $0.11 |
| No.16 Bag – White SOS | White | 240x120x390mm | Virgin Paper | 250 | $45.59 | $0.18 |
| No.4 Bag – Brown SOS | Brown | 127x77x235mm | Virgin Paper | 2000 | $105.44 | $0.05 |
| No.16 Bag – Brown SOS | Brown | 240x120x390mm | Virgin Paper | 250 | $44.17 | $0.18 |
| Kraft Bag – 2WB Flat | Brown | 200x200mm | Paper | 500 | $8.50 | $0.02 |
| Kraft Bag – Brown Twisted Handle Takeaway Medium | Brown | 305x305x175mm | Recycled Paper | 250 | $82.95 | $0.33 |
The handle and flat bags in this comparison are brown kraft. If you need a white bag with a handle or a white flat bag, check the bags page or contact us before ordering.
When does a white paper bag make sense?
White makes sense when the bag is part of what the customer sees before they buy. A stack of white SOS bags behind a bakery cabinet or on a display counter looks clean and bright, and a white bag lets a printed logo or a sticker stand out.
Good fits for white:
- Bakery and patisserie counters, where pastries and loaves go straight from the cabinet into the bag in front of the customer.
- Gift-style presentation, such as boxed biscuits, chocolates or a small bundle of baked goods handed over as a present.
- Delis and specialty food shops where the shop fit-out is light and a brown bag would look out of place.
- Branded bags, since all four white SOS sizes can be custom printed with your logo through custom print.
When is brown kraft the practical default?
Brown kraft is the practical default for everyday takeaway, carry-out and anything that needs a handle. The handle bags and the flat 2WB bag in this guide are brown kraft, and the brown SOS range runs to larger sizes than the white range, up to No.25.
Brown also suits venues that want a natural, rustic look, such as cafés with timber fit-outs, burger shops and food trucks. Because the brown SOS bags share their sizes with the white ones at No.4, No.6, No.12 and No.16, you can run brown as your everyday bag and keep one white size for display or gifting.
Is there a price difference between white and brown?
Yes, but it is small at the same size. The No.4 Bag – White SOS (Carton of 2000) is $111.14 per carton, or $0.06 each, while the No.4 Bag – Brown SOS (Carton of 2000) is $105.44 per carton, or $0.05 each.
At the larger end the per-item price is the same. The No.16 Bag – White SOS (Carton of 250) is $45.59 per carton and the No.16 Bag – Brown SOS (Carton of 250) is $44.17 per carton, both $0.18 each. So the colour choice can come down to look and use rather than budget.
Which size of white SOS bag fits what?
Match the bag to the item: smaller SOS sizes for single items, larger sizes for several items or bulkier goods. All sizes below are as listed on each product page.
- No.4 White (127x77x235mm) for a single pastry, a cookie or a small snack.
- [No.6 Bag – White SOS (Carton of 2000)](/product/bag-sos-no6-whi) (150x90x270mm) for a croissant, muffin or a couple of small items.
- [No.12 Bag – White SOS (Carton of 1000)](/product/bag-sos-no12-whi) (178x112x330mm) for a few pastries, a small loaf or a boxed gift item.
- No.16 White (240x120x390mm) for a larger loaf, a mixed bakery order or a gift bundle.
If you are not sure which size you need, order the size closest to your main item and compare it against your products before stocking several sizes.
Which one should I buy?
Choose by venue and what the bag has to do:
- Bakery counter or patisserie cabinet: the No.6 Bag – White SOS (Carton of 2000) for single items, plus the No.12 Bag – White SOS (Carton of 1000) for bigger orders.
- Gift-style or boxed items: the No.16 Bag – White SOS (Carton of 250), which comes in a smaller carton of 250.
- Small snacks at a display counter: the No.4 Bag – White SOS (Carton of 2000).
- Café or takeaway with a rustic look: the No.16 Bag – Brown SOS (Carton of 250) as an everyday bag.
- Takeaway orders that need a handle: the Kraft Bag – Brown Twisted Handle Takeaway Medium (Carton of 250), which is made from recycled paper.
- Wrapping a single sandwich, slice or cookie: the Kraft Bag – 2WB Flat (Carton of 500) at $0.02 each.
For more on sizing a full bag range by venue, see paper bags wholesale for bakery, takeaway and retail, and for logo options read our guide to printed paper bags. You can browse every style, white and brown, on the bags page.
How do I order?
There is no minimum order. Delivery is metro $35 flat, free on orders over $750, and regional $75 flat, free over $1,000. Delivery takes 3–5 business days to capital cities and 4–6 business days regional. All orders are prepaid online and prices include GST. Unopened full cartons can be returned within 14 days of delivery (customer pays return freight), and damaged or faulty items are replaced or refunded free. If you already know the bags you want, the quick order page is the fastest way to add several cartons at once.
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