What Is a Tin Tie Bag and How Does the Closure Work?
A tin tie bag is a paper bag with side gussets, a square bottom, and a thin wire strip glued along the top edge. The strip is wire wrapped in paper or plastic, and it sticks out about an inch on each side. To close the bag, you fold the top over and bend the two ends around the fold. You do not need clips, tape or a heat sealer. Your customers can open and close the same bag many times at home. With a fully opening top for easy hand filling, this reclosable style is a popular choice within our custom paper bags collection.
Custom Kraft Tin Tie Bags: Paper, Lining and Color Choices
Paper choice decides how the bag looks and how well it handles grease. Brown kraft is unbleached and gives a natural look that suits bakeries and small-batch roasters. White paper makes printed colors look brighter. Black paper works well for gift lines and darker brand palettes. For oily or buttery products, we add a laminated inner layer so grease does not soak through and mark the outside. Dry goods like loose tea or granola can go in unlined paper. Tell us what you are packing and we will suggest the right build. If you sell bread or pastries, also see our custom bakery bags for styles without a tin tie.
Tin Tie Bag Sizes:
Tin tie bags are usually sized by how much roasted coffee they hold, so you will see them listed as half pound, 1 lb, 2 lb and 5 lb. The table shows common US starting sizes, written as width x gusset x height. Baked goods are lighter and bulkier than coffee, so a dozen cookies often needs a 1 lb or 2 lb bag. We cut every order to size, so you can change any of the three measurements. Send us your product and fill weight and we will recommend a fit.
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Bag size
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Typical size in inches (W x G x H)
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Good fit for
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Mini
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Made to your measurements
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Samples, party favors, single cookies
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1/2 lb
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3.375 x 2.5 x 7.75
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8 oz coffee, loose leaf tea, candy
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1 lb
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4.25 x 2.5 x 10.5
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12 to 16 oz coffee, cookies, granola
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2 lb
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5 x 3 x 12.5
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Muffins, mini loaves, bulk nuts
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5 lb
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6.5 x 4 x 18
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Wholesale coffee, pet treats, bulk dry goods
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Tin Tie Bags With Window: Show the Product Inside
A clear window lets shoppers see the cookies, beans or tea before they buy. That matters most on a bakery counter or a farmers market table, where people decide in a few seconds. We die-cut the window in the front panel and back it with clear film so the product stays covered. You choose the shape and position: a tall strip, an oval, a circle, or an outline that follows your logo. Keep the window below the fold line so it does not crease when the bag is closed. A window also takes up print space, so plan your logo and label area around it.
Printed Tin Tie Bags: Logo, Colors and Finishes
We print tin tie bags in full CMYK color, or with PMS spot inks when your brand color has to match exactly. A one-color logo on brown kraft keeps the cost down and still looks clean. You can also order plain bags and apply your own labels. Inks are food-safe. Beyond print, you can add:
- Matte or gloss lamination
- Spot UV on a logo or pattern
- Gold or silver foil stamping
- Embossing or raised ink
Before anything goes to press, we send a digital PDF proof and a 3D mock-up. Use them to check the artwork, the window position and the fold area at the top.
Where Tin Tie Bakery and Coffee Bags Work Best
Tin tie bags suit products that are sold fresh and used soon. Bakeries pack cookies, muffins, scones and sliced bread in them. Coffee shops and roasters fill them with whole beans for customers who will brew within a few weeks. They are also common for loose leaf tea, candy, popcorn, granola, nuts and dog treats. One thing to know before you order: a folded tin tie is reclosable, not airtight. It slows staling but does not block oxygen the way a heat seal does. Roasters comparing styles can look at our custom coffee bags. For products that need months of shelf life, custom Mylar bags are the better choice.
Order Wholesale Tin Tie Bags From Urgent Boxes
Ordering takes four steps, and you work with one team from quote to delivery.
- Send us the size, paper color, quantity and artwork. No file ready? Our design support is free.
- We reply with a quote, a digital proof and a 3D mock-up.
- You approve the proof and production starts.
- Bags ship flat, with a standard turnaround of 8 to 10 business days.
The minimum order is 100 bags, and the price per bag drops as the quantity goes up. Shipping is free across the USA, and first orders get 20% off. Call +1-646-224-2228 or request a custom quote.
