Extra volume
Side or bottom gusset opens so bulky items fit.
Custom Gusset Bags
Custom gusset bags are printed paper bags with expandable side or bottom gussets so the bag opens wider than a flat bag. Gusset is the construction. Food type is separate — we still need to know what goes in it.
Online purchase for standard sizes will be available soon. Use Custom size to request a quote.
Best for
Items that need width: boxed food, bulky bread, multiple wrapped items.
Not ideal for
A flat cookie pack; a zip mylar pouch; when you actually need SOS by name.
How it is used
Gusset opens; mouth folded or handled.
Protection
Paper with gussets. Capacity comes from the gusset, not from thicker board.
Gusset bags or SOS bags?
Choose this
Choose gusset bags when expandable sides are the spec.
Choose the other
Choose SOS bags when you want the self-opening square that stands on the counter. See SOS bags
Gusset bags or kraft bags?
Choose this
Choose gusset bags when you need the extra volume from the gusset.
Choose the other
Choose kraft bags for a standard brown takeout bag. See kraft bags
Consider instead
At a glance
Size
Gusset width Side or bottom gusset on the quote.Material
Gusseted paper bag Volume from the fold, not extra board.MOQ
Quoted by quantity Low minimum. Tiers on your quote.Turnaround
5–7 days After you approve the proof.Shipping
Free in the USA Nothing prints until proof approval.Formats and uses
Boxed meals
A clamshell in a bag needs gusset width.
Artwork folds
The gusset eats a stripe of the art. Proof on the dieline.
Vs SOS
Need it to stand square → SOS. Need width → gusset. Sometimes both.
Printing
Keep the logo off the deepest fold.
Food-contact
Depends on contents. Tell us.
Custom gusset bags that open wider
Custom gusset bags are printed paper bags with expandable side or bottom gussets so the bag opens wider than a flat bag. Gusset is the construction. Food type is separate — we still need to know what goes in it.
When the extra fold is the spec
A flat bag fights boxed meals and bulky bread. A gusset gives volume without a taller bag. SOS is a square that stands; gusset is the expandable fold. Some SOS bags have gussets — tell us if the bag must stand, or just hold more.
Artwork has to allow for the fold. We proof on the dieline of that gusset, not on a flat rectangle.
Bag styles
Side or bottom gussets, mouth folded or handled. Not a zip mylar pouch. Handled grocery-scale gussets are usually grocery bags.
Sizes
Send the bulky item: boxed meal, several wraps, large bread. Capacity comes from the gusset, not from guessing a taller bag.
Colours
Kraft or white.
Printing
Dieline-aware artwork. Print that ignores the gusset lands in a fold. Proof on that dieline.
Matching packaging
SOS bags for a standing square. Kraft bags for standard brown takeout. Takeout bags when the job is the restaurant ticket.
Food-contact
Depends on what goes in. Wrap greasy food unless we quote a food-contact inner.
Common questions
What is a gusset bag?
A paper bag with extra folds in the sides or bottom so it opens wider. You get more volume without a taller bag.
Gusset or SOS?
SOS is a square self-opening style. Gusset is the expandable fold. Some SOS bags have gussets. Tell us if the bag must stand, or just hold more.
What foods?
Anything bulky: boxed meals, several wraps, large bread. Send the item. Gusset is construction, not a food name.
Can I print on a gusseted bag?
Yes. Artwork must allow for the fold. We proof on the dieline of that gusset.
Handles?
Optional. Handled gusset grocery is usually the grocery bag SKU. Quote what you hold.
How to order Custom Gusset Bags
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Quote
Send size, quantity, print colors and artwork on this form. We reply with pricing.
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Free digital proof
You see the logo on the sheet within 24 hours. Nothing prints until you approve.
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Production
After written approval we print the run. Typical turnaround is 5–7 business days.
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Delivery
Ships free across the USA. Tracking once the order leaves.
Pay after you approve the proof. No plate fees on the quote.
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