The Paper Bag holds more than you imagine
Twelve kilos of load. Tests with humidity and sharp-edged products. Today’s paper is not what you have in mind: it is a technical material, chosen and measured for every type of purchase.
The test
It looks fragile, but it supports up to 12kg of load
At first glance, paper may seem fragile. However, the evolution of materials and manufacturing processes has allowed for the development of bags that are much more resistant than we imagine.
To verify its performance, the Packaging, Transport and Logistics Research Institute (ITENE) reproduced the real stresses of shopping: the weight of the contents, the tugs when lifting it, and the movement while walking.
The bags evaluated were able to support up to 12kg of load, depending on the format and test conditions. Specific tests were also carried out with humidity and sharp-edged products. The evaluated references responded appropriately to these demands, showing their capacity to transport diverse products.
Study SOURCE: ITENE, “Evaluation of the physical-mechanical performance of the paper bag for use in the transport of retail products”. Results corresponding to the references and conditions tested.
Sustainability is not only measured in the life cycle,
it is also measured in the resistance of the product
Packaging with good performance to fulfil its function will likely be used again, thus contributing to sustainability.
Verified
Protect your shopping and get home without any mishaps
The evolution of materials and manufacturing processes has allowed for the development of bags that are much more resistant than we imagine.
To prove it, the Packaging, Transport and Logistics Research Institute (ITENE) reproduced the real stresses of shopping: the weight of the contents, the tugs when lifting it, and the movement while walking.
The paper bag passed several combined sequences of tugging and fatigue, regardless of the type of handle. These figures guarantee its suitability for the weight of shopping, the average of which is between 4 and 6 kg.
SOURCE: ITENE, “Evaluation of the physical-mechanical performance of the paper bag for use in the transport of retail products”. Results corresponding to the references and conditions tested.
Versatility
The paper bag adapts to every purchase
A garment, some shoes, grocery shopping or a box of cakes. Every product has a size, a weight and transport needs. Therefore, not all bags have to be the same.
The variety of papers, formats, handles and structures allows for the choice of the most suitable bag for every occasion. This versatility explains its presence in practically all retail sectors.
Pastries
Cosmetics
dELIVERY
Consumer electronics
Fast food
Pharmacies
Greengrocers
Gourmet
Bookshops
mODA
Opticians
Bakeries
Cake shops
Supermarkets
Department stores
Online sales
Wine shops
Shoe shops
About Us
Who manufactures these bags?
Behind every paper bag there is much more than just a product. There are forest owners, engineers, technicians, designers, and companies that have been innovating for decades to meet the needs of the retail sector.
We are manufacturers of bags, paper, handles, inks, and machinery, united to promote sustainable consumption and innovate in service of retail and consumers.
Long before Europe promoted the new regulatory framework, the paper bag was already moving in that direction. The future doesn’t start today: it has been built over many years.