Bag and Sack Kraft Paper - North America

Our high quality kraft paper for bags and sacks comes in a range of basis weights and is made with virgin fiber, recycled fiber, or a blend of both.

Smurfit Westrock offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance kraft bag paper. Whether made with virgin fiber, recycled content or a blend of both, these paper substrates are engineered for strength and convertibility - helping to meet operational needs and functional performance requirements.

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ReliaKraft® Bag

Recycled fiber content: Made from 100% recycled fiber to support circularity and environmental goals.
Flexible weight range: Available in basis weights ranging from 30 to 78 lb to accommodate diverse packaging needs.
Smooth surface: Designed for a clean, even finish across applications.
Uniform performance: Offers consistent MD/CD profiles for reliable converting results.
Excellent formation: Engineered for structural integrity and dependable runnability.
Print-friendly surface: Provides a clean printing base for clear graphics and branding.
Reliable consistency: Delivers consistent roll quality to boost efficiency and reduce downtime.
Brand alignment: Ideally suited for companies focused on sustainability and responsible sourcing.
Applications: Foodservice/restaurant carryout bags, grocery and retail bags, shopping bags, void fill, and bakery, pastry and window bags.

ReliaKraft® Multipurpose Kraft

Premium fiber content: Made with high-quality virgin softwood fiber for reliable performance.
Flexible weight range: Available in basis weights ranging from 30 to 72 lb to suit various bag applications.
Strong and durable: Engineered for superior strength to meet demanding converting needs.
Clean appearance: Provides an aesthetically clean surface for a polished final product.
Reliable consistency: Maintains consistent roll quality for efficient processing.
Print-friendly surface: Low dust and lint levels support optimal printing performance.
Applications: Foodservice/restaurant carryout bags, grocery and retail bags, shopping bags, void fill, and bakery, pastry and window bags.

FibreGreen®

Available in basis weights ranging from 25 lb to 60 lb, FiberGreen is a machine-finished sheet ideal for bag and sack applications and is produced with a variable ratio of recycled to virgin fiber.

Variable fiber content: Made with a mix of recycled and virgin fiber to meet a range of sustainability goals.
Machine-finished surface: FiberGreen is designed for consistent converting performance.
Wide basis weight range: Available in multiple basis weights to suit various bag and sack applications.
Application versatility: Suitable for grocery, retail, food service bags, shopping bags, bakery, pastry and window bags, void fill.

FibreGreen® 40

For converters seeking to meet regulatory requirements or brand and sustainability objectives, FiberGreen 40 is produced with a guaranteed minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content. Available in basis weights ranging from 30 lb.to 68 lb., FibreGreen® 40 is ideal for multiple converting needs including quick service restaurants (QSR) carry-out, foodservice, liquor, grocery and retail bags. FiberGreen 40 helps end users meet regulatory and sustainability objectives.

Post-consumer content: FibreGreen 40 includes a guaranteed minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled fiber.
Machine-finished surface: FiberGreen is designed for consistent converting performance.
Wide basis weight range: Available in multiple basis weights to suit various bag and sack applications.
Application versatility: Suitable for grocery, retail, and foodservice bags.

ReliaKraft® Bag Wet Strength

ReliaKraft wet strength kraft papers deliver durable, paper-based solutions for consumers, farmers, and manufacturers. With the addition of wet strength resins, these papers retain strength in humid or wet conditions, resulting in converted products that maintain their integrity in some of the most demanding applications.

Moisture resistance: Delivers excellent performance in wet and moist environments.
Optional marking: Available with a green stripe option to signal the addition of wet strength.
Print-friendly surface: The low lint smooth surface is excellent for printing.
Reliable performance: Our ReliaKraft wet strength kraft delivers consistent and reliable converting and performance.
Sustainable: Made from renewable and responsibly sourced paper fiber.
Range of paper grades: Our ReliaKraft wet strength kraft comes in basis weights ranging from 25 lb. to 60 lb. (grade type dependent).
Applications: Baler and potato bags, raisin trays, crop twine, plant sleeves, and lawn & leaf bags.