Overview & Specifications
What Are Paper Candy Bags?
Paper candy bags are the paper alternative to film candy bags: a printed bag for pick-and-mix, wrapped sweets or favors. They suit short-term retail and gifting; candy that needs a moisture or oxygen barrier goes in a sealed pouch.
Paper Candy Bags sit in the Paper Bags range and under Candy & Sweets Packaging.
What it has to do
What Candy Needs from a Paper Bag
Candy in a paper bag needs a decision on wrapped versus loose, a window if it sells on looks, a closure and a realistic shelf life. Each need below is matched to the option that meets it.
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Wrapped
Wrapped or Loose
Wrapped candy touches only its wrapper. Loose candy needs food-contact paper, available on request. Paper, coatings, inks and window film are each checked for the candy type, contact time and storage temperature.02
Window
A Window for Color
A clear PET or open window shows the candy's color.03
Closure
A Closure
Fold-over, sticker seal or tin tie.04
Realistic
A Realistic Shelf Life
Paper is not a moisture or oxygen barrier. Candy that needs one goes in Custom Candy Bags.
Paper Candy Bags vs Mylar Candy Bags
Choose paper for short-term retail, pick-and-mix and favors, and Mylar for sealed, longer shelf life. The table compares the two.
| Attribute | Paper Candy Bag | Mylar Candy Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Paper | Barrier film |
| Seal | Fold, sticker or tin tie | Heat seal, zipper |
| Barrier | Not a moisture or oxygen barrier | Barrier film |
| Best for | Pick-and-mix, favors, retail | Sealed retail packs |
Paper Candy Bags Specifications
Paper Candy Bags are specified around the contents, the paper and the bag format. Review the specifications below to plan the bag.
| Specification | Available Configuration |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Paper candy bag, flat or tote style |
| Category | Paper Bags |
| Structure | Flat Paper Bags or Paper Tote Bag, by product |
| Dimensions | Custom width × gusset × height, built around the candy |
| Paper | Standard kraft, grease-resistant paper or white art paper |
| Paper Weight | About 50–150 gsm for flat bags; About 100–250 gsm for tote bags, matched to the load and handle style |
| Handles | None, or twisted paper, flat or die-cut handles on tote style |
| Add-ons | Die-cut window (open or with clear PET film), fold-over flap, sticker seal, tin tie |
| Food Contact | Food-contact paper available on request; all food-contact surfaces (paper, coating, inks, film) confirmed for the food type, contact time and temperature |
| Barrier | Not a moisture or oxygen barrier |
| Print Coverage | One side, both sides or full wrap; printing on food-contact surfaces is confirmed for the food type, contact time and temperature |
| Print Methods | Offset, digital, screen or flexographic printing; CMYK and Pantone spot colors |
| Coatings and Finishes | Matte, gloss or soft-touch lamination, aqueous coating, foil stamping, emboss/deboss, Spot UV and raised 3D UV, according to the paper |
| Starting Price | From $1.25 / unit; final price depends on size, paper, handles, print, finishes and quantity |
| Minimum Order | 500 units |
| Standard Production | 7 days from approved proof |
| Rush Production | Available on request |
| Shipping | Ships flat, USA and worldwide |
What Size Paper Candy Bag Do I Need?
Fill a mock-up to the candy weight or count you sell and measure. Width, gusset and height are set on the approved dieline.
| Measurement | What to Record |
|---|---|
| Candy | Weight or count |
| Format | Flat or tote |
| Contact | Wrapped or loose |
| Window | Area to show |
Fill a Sample to the Weight
Fill a sample to the weight you sell and close it. Check the window, the closure and the base.
What to Check Before Bulk Production
Review a sample filled with the candy and printed with the final artwork. Record the approved size, paper and contact surfaces on the signed-off sample.
| If the sample shows | Review before approval |
|---|---|
| Loose candy touches bare paper | Confirm food-contact paper or use inner bags |
| Window shows paper, not candy | Move the window |
| Closure opens | Review construction and fit, then check another packed sample |
| Candy softens on shelf | Move to a barrier pouch |
Seven days covers standard production from approved proof once the specification is confirmed; delivery timing is confirmed separately.
