Sulfite paper is a type of white paper made from pulp produced using the sulfite process. It is incredibly versatile: in the food industry, it is used for bread bags, food-grade wrapping papers, and bakery box linings. It is also used as flower wrapping paper, tissue paper, gift wrapping paper, and in paper bags.
For food packaging, sulfite paper is particularly suited for non-greasy dry food items, but it can also provide short-term protection for greasy products. Since the paper lacks a protective coating, it is soft, flexible, easy to handle, and works well as wrapping paper for delicate materials.
Sulfite paper is an excellent choice for printed packaging material because its smooth surface ensures high-quality print results. It is also a more environmentally friendly alternative compared to many other packaging materials, as it is made from wood fiber-based sulfite pulp and does not contain plastic or harmful chemicals. Moreover, it is easy to recycle and reuse.
The paper weighs between 25–90 grams per square meter. Unprinted stock items are delivered in standard rolls or sheets, package by package.
Frequently asked questions about sulfite paper:
Sulfite paper is white paper made from pulp using the sulfite process. This process involves treating wood chips with sulfite and bisulfite ion solutions to produce wood pulp that consists almost entirely of pure cellulose fibers. Sulfite paper is highly versatile in its applications.
Sulfite paper is used as packaging material for food, such as in bread bags, food papers, and bakery box linings. It is also ideal for flower wrapping paper, tissue paper, wrapping paper, paper bags, and as decorative paper for gift packaging.
Sulfite paper is well-suited for packaging non-greasy, dry food items. For short-term use, it can also be used for greasy food products. Its soft and flexible structure makes it suitable for protecting delicate materials.
Sulfite paper is typically smooth and dense, making it especially suitable for various printing techniques and custom-branded materials. It is also soft and flexible, making it ideal for protecting fragile items. However, sulfite paper is not particularly moisture-resistant, and its protective ability for greasy food is limited.
Carccu® provides custom-printed sulfite paper with company branding. Branded sulfite paper is an excellent way to enhance both product and company visibility.
How much do you need?
If you need a large quantity or want products with logo printing, please contact our sales team.
If you need small quantities and don’t need your logo printed, the quickest way is to buy from our online shop.
The Carccu® story is one of Finnish entrepreneurship and a passion for finding the most efficient packaging solution to support our customers’ brands. The company’s current name is derived from the small village community of Karkku located near the Finnish town of Sastamala in the Rautavesi national landscape. Olli Borg, who is still involved in the company’s operations, assembled the first printing press at EPP-Pack Oy’s premises at the Karkku site in the 1980s.
What came next is an eminent part of Finnish flexographic printing history, and, today, we develop our business feet firmly on the ground and our eyes focused on the future. From the beginning, Carccu has also focused on the international market, which has resulted in a long tradition of export trade. Over the years, pioneering vision and innovation have made our company Finland’s leading printing house specializing in customized packaging solutions.
Even though the world has changed, some things remain the same at Carccu – a love of entrepreneurship and a desire to understand the pressing business needs of our customers.
“We are grateful for our roots as a family business, which has been operating for half a century, and for the work of previous generations of entrepreneurs. We also cherish the heritage of handicraft in our work, and our highly dedicated workers have years of solid experience and exceptional technical expertise,” says Lasse Borg, CEO and fourth-generation entrepreneur.
Why Carccu?
Carccu works with you to find the best packaging solution for your brand – one that is cost-effective and truly distinctive. Our materials knowledge is unrivalled. We know precisely which qualities make paper a top-class product and only use the best raw materials in our products, and our extensive product range ensures we always match the right material for each type of product packaging. On top of that, we always provide professional advice and a premium customer service experience.
Our sustainable foundations allow us to operate responsibly and ethically. As a global player, we constantly monitor international developments, best practices, and legislative changes in our industry. We use modern flexographic printing equipment and our steadfast expertise. We are also actively creating better packaging options to replace the less environmentally friendly alternatives and want to be a pioneer of genuinely environmentally-friendly practices. Our extensive product range includes environmentally friendly and recyclable materials. We favour fossil-free energy, reuse as much surplus material as possible, and promote the circular economy. We take the environment into account in all our activities – from start to finish.
We'll find the packaging solution that best supports your brand, is economical and truly distinctive.
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Decades of experience and state-of-the-art expertise
We are a global, innovative player, with dedicated employees and modern equipment. We constantly monitor developments, good practices and legislation in the field.
Large and versatile raw-material stocks
We deliver even large quantities quickly. Our world-class knowledge of materials allows us to identify what properties within a paper make it a premium product.