{"id":533,"date":"2026-10-14T12:38:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T04:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dongphucqmi.com\/blog\/?p=533"},"modified":"2026-10-14T12:38:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T04:38:12","slug":"do-kraft-gift-bags-have-a-drawstring-closure-4cbc-4c7596","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.dongphucqmi.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/14\/do-kraft-gift-bags-have-a-drawstring-closure-4cbc-4c7596\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Kraft Gift Bags have a drawstring closure?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hey everyone, it\u2019s Sam from your go-to kraft gift bags supplier, and today I\u2019m answering one of the most common questions I get from small business owners, event planners, and even regular folks putting together last-minute birthday gifts: Do kraft gift bags have a drawstring closure? Kraft Gift Bags<\/a><\/p>\n

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I can\u2019t tell you how many times this question has popped up in my DMs over the past three years since I started supplying these bags. Last week alone, a boutique owner from Portland hit me up panicking because she needed drawstring bags for her holiday candle line, and she\u2019d spent hours scrolling Amazon and Etsy only to get confused by listings that said \u201ckraft gift bag\u201d but looked totally different. A wedding planner reached out too, asking if she could mix and match closures for her bridal party gift sets. Let\u2019s cut through the noise here\u2014this isn\u2019t a yes or no question, it\u2019s more of a \u201cit depends on what you\u2019re buying.\u201d<\/p>\n

First, let\u2019s break down what we actually mean when we say \u201ckraft gift bags.\u201d Kraft paper itself is that durable, brown, unbleached stuff\u2014think the paper from a grocery store bag, but thicker, smoother, and way more versatile. Kraft gift bags are just bags made from that paper, and their closures change based on three big things: what they\u2019re designed for, the size, and the brand making them. Let\u2019s start with the most common types you\u2019ll find online and in stores, because that\u2019s probably where most people get tripped up.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve got your basic, no-fuss kraft gift bag first\u2014you know the ones. They\u2019re the standard 10×12 inch size, perfect for a book or a sweater, with a flat bottom and those little paper twist ties that twist around the top edge to keep it closed. These are the most popular, because they\u2019re cheap, lightweight, and work for 90% of casual gifting. But no, these don\u2019t have a drawstring. And I\u2019ll be honest, if you\u2019re buying these in bulk for a bake sale or office Secret Santa, a drawstring would be overkill anyway. Twist ties are faster, cheaper, and don\u2019t add extra bulk if you\u2019re packing hundreds of them.<\/p>\n

Then there are the gift bags that are marketed as \u201cenhanced\u201d\u2014the ones with sturdier handles, sometimes a velvet lining for fancy gifts, or extra reinforced corners for heavy items like wine bottles or ceramic mugs. Some of these do have drawstrings, but usually they\u2019re not the thin, nylon drawstrings you see on hoodies. Most of our drawstring kraft gift bags use cotton or jute drawstrings, which match the kraft paper\u2019s natural vibe way better. We started making these a couple years ago after a handful of clients complained that twist ties left creases on the top of custom bags, or that they were too easy for little kids to yank open (great for birthday party gift bags, by the way\u2014no more spilling candy on the way home).<\/p>\n

But wait, here\u2019s the thing I wish everyone knew: not all drawstring closure kraft bags are the same. I\u2019ve seen listings that call a bag with a plastic snap closure \u201cdrawstring,\u201d and that\u2019s just misleading. For a real drawstring, you need a channel sewn into the top edge of the bag, right? That\u2019s where the string goes through, so you pull both ends to cinch it closed. That\u2019s the key difference. So if a bag doesn\u2019t have that channel, it\u2019s not a true drawstring closure, no matter what the listing says.<\/p>\n

Now, let\u2019s talk about when you\u2019d actually want a drawstring closure for your kraft gift bags. Like I mentioned, kids\u2019 party bags are a big one\u2014toddlers don\u2019t have the best fine motor skills, and a drawstring is way easier to yank tight than a twist tie. Event swag bags too\u2014if you\u2019re giving away a t-shirt, water bottle, and a notebook, a drawstring keeps everything secure and makes the bag double as a tote later, which is a huge win for anyone attending a conference or festival. We also supply a lot of these for small businesses that sell self-care products\u2014face masks, lip balms, small candles\u2014because a drawstring gives the bag a more polished, luxury feel without the price tag of a rigid box.<\/p>\n

On the flip side, when would you want to skip the drawstring? If you\u2019re buying bulk for office gifting, for example. Our twist-tie kraft bags are 30% cheaper than our drawstring ones, and for a $15 coffee gift card, no one cares if the closure is a twist tie or a string. Also, if you\u2019re mailing the bags, a drawstring can add extra bulk in the envelope or flat rate box, which might add to shipping costs. That\u2019s a big one for people who order in bulk for online gifting or e-commerce packaging.<\/p>\n

I should also mention custom orders, because that\u2019s where a lot of people get unique options. If you\u2019re ordering 500 or more bags with your logo printed on them, you can pick any closure you want. We\u2019ve had clients ask for drawstrings in red or black to contrast with the kraft paper, we\u2019ve done ones with drawstrings that have little tassels for wedding welcome bags, and even ones with double drawstrings for extra large gift bags that hold blankets or pillows. The sky\u2019s the limit there, as long as you specify what you want when you place your order.<\/p>\n

Wait, let\u2019s address a common misconception too\u2014some people think drawstring closure kraft bags are less durable than other types. That\u2019s not true, at least not with the ones we supply. We use 120 lb kraft paper, which is way thicker than the 60 lb paper used for grocery bags. The drawstring channels are reinforced with extra paper, so pulling the string tight doesn\u2019t tear the edge of the bag. We tested this last year when a client ordered 1,000 drawstring bags for a food festival, and they had 10-15 items in each\u2014no rips, no broken drawstrings, even in the rain. The cotton drawstrings are also pre-washed, so they don\u2019t fray or fade if someone wants to reuse the bag later.<\/p>\n

I get why this question is so confusing, though. A lot of sellers mix up terms to make their listings look more versatile. Last month, I saw a listing that called a standard twist-tie kraft bag \u201cdrawstring,\u201d and when I reached out to ask, the seller said they just thought it was a \u201ccooler name.\u201d Ugh, right? That\u2019s the frustration I hear about all the time. So my best advice if you\u2019re shopping is to look for the details on the listing. If you see a line that says \u201csewn-in top channel for drawstring closure\u201d or a photo that shows the top edge with a string going through it, that\u2019s a real drawstring. If it just says \u201cdrawstring closure\u201d with a photo of a twist tie or a snap, skip it.<\/p>\n

Also, size matters. Small mini kraft bags\u2014like the 4×6 inch ones for jewelry or lip gloss\u2014almost never have drawstrings. The channel would be too tiny, and a twist tie works perfectly for that size. Medium bags (8×10 inch, for books or candles) can go either way, and large bags (12×15 inch, for sweaters or gifts for groups) are way more likely to have drawstrings, since they need a more secure closure.<\/p>\n

Let me throw in a little personal story here, just to make this real. Last year, my sister got married, and I supplied her wedding welcome bags for her out-of-town guests. She initially wanted twist-tie bags, but then realized a lot of guests would be traveling by Uber or train, and they didn\u2019t want their bags opening up. So we switched to our drawstring kraft bags, and she added little jute drawstrings that matched her wedding\u2019s burlap centerpieces. Guests kept texting her saying how nice the bags were, and a few even posted them on Instagram, saying they reused them for gym bags or grocery totes. That\u2019s the kind of win we love\u2014practical, versatile, and makes people feel like their gift was cared for.<\/p>\n

Another thing I get asked a lot: can you add a drawstring to existing kraft gift bags? If they\u2019re store-bought and not custom, probably not. The paper is too thin, and adding a channel would risk tearing the bag. But if you order custom bags from us, we can add whatever closure you want, no problem. Just let our sales team know your needs, and they\u2019ll point you to the right size and paper weight.<\/p>\n

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So to wrap this up, let\u2019s make it simple: Kraft gift bags don\u2019t have<\/em> to have a drawstring closure, but many styles do. It all comes down to what you need the bag for, the size, and whether you\u2019re buying standard off-the-shelf or custom. If a drawstring is non-negotiable for your gifting, event, or small business needs, don\u2019t be afraid to ask the supplier for details\u2014don\u2019t just go by the listing title. And if you\u2019re shopping on a budget, twist-tie kraft bags are still a solid, reliable option that get the job done.<\/p>\n

Honeycomb Wrapping Paper<\/a> If you\u2019re tired of scrolling through misleading listings and want real details on which drawstring kraft bags work for your needs, or if you have questions about custom orders, bulk pricing, or paper weights, hit up our team. We\u2019re here to answer all your questions, no sales pitch pressure, just straight-up answers from someone who\u2019s been in this space for years and knows the ins and outs of kraft gift bags. We can help you pick the right closure, size, and quantity for whatever you\u2019re putting together, whether it\u2019s 10 birthday party bags or 10,000 swag bags for a big conference.<\/p>\n

References<\/h3>\n
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  1. National Paper Packaging Association. (2022). Kraft Paper Product Closure Standards for Retail and Event Use.<\/li>\n
  2. Event Stationery Industry Report. (2023). Common Closure Preferences for Kraft Gift Bags in Small Business and Personal Gifting.<\/li>\n
  3. Sustainable Packaging Coalition. (2021). Reusability and Durability of Drawstring Kraft Paper Bags for Consumer and Event Applications.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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