Custom tin tie bags are paper or kraft bags with a bendable metal strip along the top edge: you roll the top down and fold the tie ends over to close. TBPB prints them with no minimum order, and a written quote for the same specs gets beaten under our price-beat guarantee.
How a tin tie closes, and what it will not do
You fold the top over two or three times, then bend the tie around the fold. It reseals by hand, costs less than a zipper and looks right on a bakery or coffee counter. It is not airtight. A tin tie slows air in but cannot stop it, so it suits goods that sell within days or weeks, such as cookies, pastries, granola, bagged coffee beans for a local shop or loose tea. If your product needs a long shelf life or strong odour barrier, a zipper pouch is the better choice. See stand-up pouches for that.
Paper, lining and window
Most tin tie bags are made from kraft paper, white paper or a printed paper laminate. The lining matters more than the exterior. Plain paper lets grease through, so anything oily, like cookies or roasted nuts, wants a lined bag. A film or foil liner also helps coffee hold aroma. A clear window shows the product, which works very well for baked goods and less well for coffee, where light dulls freshness. Choose a window only when the product looks good in daylight.
Picking the right size
Size depends on volume, not just weight. Coffee beans are denser than granola, and a bag of cookies needs width more than height. Fill a plain bag or a similar container with a real batch, note the height of the fill line and leave extra length at the top for folding. That top section is usually two to three inches, and it is the part people forget. Send us the product, the amount per bag and the fold allowance, and we will turn that into a bag size.
Print and branding
Kraft paper takes dark inks beautifully and makes light colours look muted, so a one- or two-colour design works well on it. Full colour print needs a white or coated paper. A big logo placed low on the front stays visible after the top is folded down, while artwork on the folded part is lost. Put the weight and ingredients on the back where they will not disappear into the fold.
Food contact and labelling rules are your responsibility. TBPB prints supplied artwork on the stock agreed at quote, so check the paper, lining and inks with your own regulatory adviser for your product.
Related bag styles include kraft mylar bags and custom poly bags; see the full custom bags range.
If the bags will be stacked in a display basket, ask for a flat bottom so they stand up on their own. Pillow-style bags slump when half full, which makes a counter look untidy and hides your logo.
- Closure: bendable metal tin tie with a roll-down top
- Material: kraft or white paper, with optional film or foil lining
- Options: clear window, flat bottom, side gusset
- Print: one-colour on kraft, full colour on white or coated paper
- Quantity: no minimum order
Next step: send what goes in the bag, the amount per bag and your logo, with the quantity you need, even one, and TBPB will confirm a size and quote it.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a minimum order for custom tin tie bags?
No. TBPB has no minimum order. You can order a single bag to check size and print or thousands for a full run. Quantity affects the quote and production method, but it does not block the order.
Are tin tie bags airtight?
No. A tin tie slows air but does not seal it, so it suits products that sell within days or weeks. For long shelf life or strong odour control, choose a zipper or sealed pouch instead.
Do tin tie bags need a lining?
For oily or greasy products like cookies, nuts or granola, yes, because plain paper lets grease through. A film or foil liner also helps coffee keep its aroma. We confirm the lining based on your product.
What size tin tie bag do I need?
Size depends on volume. Fill a similar container with a real batch, mark the fill line and add two to three inches of top for folding. Send the product and amount per bag and we will recommend a size.
Can I put a window on a tin tie bag?
Yes. A clear window suits baked goods and snacks that look good in daylight. For coffee, a window lets light in and can dull freshness, so a solid bag is usually the better pick.
Can you beat a quote I already have?
Yes. Send a written quote for the same size, material and print specs and TBPB will beat it. That is our price-beat guarantee, and it applies to custom tin tie bags.
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