E-Commerce
Paper Bags for E-Commerce
Direct-to-consumer brands and e-commerce businesses are moving away from plastic poly mailers in response to consumer demand and regulation. We supply paper mailer bags with self-seal closures, V-bottom flat handle bags for product packaging, and custom printed options for unboxing experience.
For a DTC brand, packaging is squeezed from three directions at once: couriers are rough on parcels, customers photograph unboxings, and sustainability commitments rule out the poly mailer that used to be the default. Paper mailers with self-seal closures answer all three — if they're specified for the courier network they'll actually travel through.
What E-Commerce Packaging Has to Get Right
Courier networks are brutal
A mailer is compressed, thrown, and abraded through every hub. We spec 100–140 GSM kraft with double-ply options for heavier goods — and recommend a loaded transit test through your actual courier before committing volume.
The unboxing is content
Customers photograph packages. Printed kraft mailers photograph beautifully and signal the sustainability story plastic can't — outside and inside printing available.
Fulfillment speed
Self-seal adhesive strips close in one motion — no tape station. At hundreds of orders a day, pack-time per order is a real cost line; mailers ship flat and store dense.
Which Bag for Which Job — Our Recommendations
Starting points from what e-commerce buyers most commonly order. Every specification is customizable.
| Use case | Recommended product | Typical specification |
|---|---|---|
| Apparel & soft goods | Paper mailer bags | 100–120 GSM, self-seal, printed |
| Heavier / mixed orders | Paper mailer bags — Large | 120–140 GSM double ply |
| In-parcel presentation | V-bottom pouches / tissue alternative | 60–80 GSM printed |
| Marketplace-neutral packaging | Plain kraft mailers | Unprinted, all sizes |
Recommended Products for E-Commerce
Square Bottom Flat Handle Paper Bags
The retail staple — stable, stackable, and easy to carry.
V-Bottom Flat Handle Paper Bags
Versatile everyday bags with a V-fold base and flat handle.
Paper Mailer Bags
Eco-friendly mailers built for e-commerce and direct-to-consumer shipping.
Custom Printed Paper Bags
Your brand, your colors — on every bag.
E-Commerce — Common Questions
Are paper mailers strong enough for shipping clothes internationally?
Yes — 100–120 GSM kraft mailers routinely travel international courier networks with apparel. For heavier or mixed orders, step to 120–140 GSM double ply. We always recommend a loaded end-to-end test shipment through your actual courier before bulk ordering.
What sizes do paper mailers come in?
Standard sizes run from 26 × 33 cm (accessories, single garments) to 41 × 55 cm (bulky soft goods), each with a self-seal flap — full chart on the paper mailer product page. Custom dimensions are available at the same MOQ.
Can I mix mailer sizes in one order?
Yes — most DTC brands order two or three sizes together in one production run and one shipment, which shares setup cost and freight. MOQ applies per size at 1,000 units.
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