Kraft Paper Packaging in Chatham, ON
Premium kraft paper packaging for Chatham businesses. Free shipping, 100 MOQ, 2-3 week turnaround.
Why Choose Kraft Paper
Kraft Paper — Natural Brown Substrate That Communicates Sustainability and Artisan Authenticity
Kraft paper and kraft board are produced through the kraft (sulphate) pulping process using wood chips cooked in a chemical solution that preserves the long cellulose fibres responsible for the material's characteristic strength. The unbleached kraft process retains the natural lignin that gives kraft its distinctive brown colour — a colour that has become the visual signature of sustainable, natural, and artisan brand positioning across food, health, cosmetics, and lifestyle packaging categories.
Kraft's strength advantage over equivalent-weight bleached papers makes it particularly effective for bags, mailers, and packaging requiring tear resistance. Its natural aesthetic communicates environmental responsibility, artisan production, and honest material honesty in a way that manufactured synthetic materials cannot approximate. For brands whose positioning is built on natural ingredients, sustainable production, or artisan craftsmanship, kraft is the substrate that communicates these values before a word is read.
Printing on Kraft
Kraft's natural brown base colour affects all printing applied to it. CMYK colours are muted and shifted by the brown ground — reds become more orange, blues become more muted, and yellows disappear. Designs for kraft printing typically use white as the primary visual element with other colours used sparingly. White ink over kraft creates the signature kraft packaging aesthetic used across artisan food, craft beverage, and natural product categories.
Kraft as Brand Communication
Choosing kraft as a packaging substrate communicates specific brand values before a single design element is seen. The brown board says: natural, sustainable, honest, artisan, unprocessed. Brands in health food, organic cosmetics, craft brewing, and conscious lifestyle categories choose kraft because the material itself carries the brand message their consumers value.
Quick Specs
- Minimum Order
- 100 units
- Production Time
- 2-3 weeks
- Free Shipping
- Yes
- Eco-Friendly
- Yes
- Location
- Chatham, ON
Thickness Options
Affordable sample kits available
Kraft Paper is Best For
Available Box Styles
Kraft Paper works great with these box styles.
Tuck End Boxes
The most versatile retail box format in Canadian packaging. Tuck end boxes fold flat for storage, assemble in seconds, and print beautifully across every product category from supplements to cosmetics to food.
Magnetic Closure Boxes
Premium magnetic closure boxes for Canadian luxury brands, gift retailers, and corporate gifting programs. The satisfying click of a magnetic close communicates quality before the product is seen.
Sleeve Boxes
Two-component sleeve boxes for Canadian brands seeking premium presentation without full rigid box pricing. A printed sleeve over an inner tray creates visual impact and tactile quality at a competitive cost.
Pillow Boxes
Die-cut pillow boxes for Canadian gift brands, jewellers, and specialty retailers. The curved sides and open-end construction create visual distinction and gift appeal that standard rectangular boxes cannot achieve.
Gable Boxes
Gable boxes with integrated handles for Canadian food service, gift, and event brands. The triangular roofline and built-in handle create a distinctive carry box that communicates gift quality at every food service and retail interaction.
Two-Piece Boxes
Lid-and-base two-piece boxes for Canadian premium brands, jewellers, and gift retailers. The separate lid creates a deliberate reveal moment that communicates quality through the physical act of opening.
Available Finishes
Enhance your kraft paper packaging with premium finishes.
Kraft Paper in Nearby Cities
We deliver to cities across Ontario.
Other Materials in Chatham
Explore more packaging materials.
Cardboard
EcoGeneral-purpose paperboard the foundation of folding carton packaging — versatile, printable, cost-effective, and available in a wide range of weights and coatings.
Corrugated
EcoCorrugated paperboard with a fluted middle layer between flat liner sheets — the standard material for shipping boxes, mailer packaging, and structural display applications.
Rigid Board
Thick, non-bending greyboard or chipboard wrapped in printed or specialty paper — the material of premium rigid set-up boxes for luxury packaging.
White Cardstock
Bright white coated or uncoated cardstock providing the ideal substrate for high-fidelity colour reproduction and the full range of premium finishing techniques.
Specialty Paper
EcoPremium specialty paper stocks including textured, coloured, metallised, and unique surface papers that add material distinction beyond standard white or kraft.
14pt Cardstock
Eco14-point (approximately 350gsm) cardstock — the lightest structural board weight used for small folding cartons, pharmaceutical packaging, and lightweight consumer goods.
Kraft Paper FAQs
Can full-colour CMYK be printed on kraft?
Yes, but with colour shift — the brown ground mutes and warms all colours. For best results, designs for kraft printing use white as the primary colour with selective accent colours. Full-colour photographic reproduction on kraft requires white underprinting which adds cost and production complexity.
Is kraft packaging recyclable?
Yes. Uncoated and unlaminated kraft paper and board are recyclable and biodegradable. Kraft with plastic lamination is more difficult to recycle, similar to other laminated paperboards.
What is the difference between kraft paper and kraft board?
Kraft paper (60-120gsm) is used for bags, wraps, and tissue-weight applications. Kraft board (200-400gsm) is structural board used for folding cartons, mailer boxes, and packaging that must hold a box shape.
Is kraft food-safe?
Natural kraft is food-safe for indirect food contact. Direct food contact applications should use food-grade certified kraft grades. CFIA-compliant food-safe kraft is available.
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