Custom Glassine Bags

Unlike its name, glassine is not glass – but it does have some glasslike features. Glassine is a pulp-based material that has been mistaken for other substrates, such as wax paper, parchment, even plastic. Because of its unique look and feel, it may not seem like regular paper.

Glassine is a glossy, translucent paper made from wood pulp. It is curbside recyclable and naturally biodegradable, pH neutral, acid-free, and resistant to moisture, air, and grease, making it the best alternative to plastic packaging. Glassine is not the same as wax paper or parchment paper because it is free of coatings (wax, paraffin, or silicone) and plastic laminates.

Glassine is a glossy, translucent paper made from wood pulp. It is curbside recyclable and naturally biodegradable, pH neutral, acid-free, and resistant to moisture, air, and grease, making it the best alternative to plastic packaging.

As they're not waxed or chemically-finished during manufacturing, glassine bags are fully recyclable, compostable and biodegradable. Best used for… baked goods,clothing,candies,nuts and other confections,handmade and high-end items.

Glassine bags and envelopes are water-resistant but not 100 percent waterproof.

Glassine is a glossy, translucent paper made from wood pulp.

Tuobo Packaging can custom-make glassine bags and envelopes from as small as 1.2” x 1.5” to as large as 13” x 16” and everything in between.

Resistant to moisture and grease: Standard paper absorbs water. Technically, paper absorbs water vapor from the air through a process called hygroscopicity, which causes the substrate to expand or contract based on the relative humidity of its surroundings.

The supercalendering process that changes the cellulose of glassine makes it less susceptible to hygroscopicity.

Durable and stronger than standard paper of the same weight: Because glassine is denser than a standard paper counterpart (almost twice as dense!), it has a higher bursting and tensile strength. Like all papers, glassine is available in various weights, so you’ll find glassine options at various quality, density, and strength levels.

Toothless: A paper’s “tooth” describes the surface feel of paper. The higher the “tooth,” the rougher the paper. Because glassine has no tooth, it is not abrasive. This feature is helpful for all products but is especially important when the material is being used to protect delicate or valuable art.

Does not shed: Standard paper can shed tiny fiber bits (rub a cloth against a shipping box, and you’ll see what I mean). Paper fibers have been pressed with glassine, leaving a smooth, glossy surface that does not shed onto the substrates it touches.

Translucent: Glassine that hasn’t been further treated or tied is translucent, allowing someone to visualize what is on the other side. While it is not clear (like plastic is), glassine is translucent enough to work well in various functions - from baked goods to art archival to packaging.

Static-free: Thin clear poly bags are notorious for producing static. The bags cling to each other, cling to products, and can quickly get all over a workspace. Not so with glassine.

No, glassine is a durable material made 100% from paper, whereas, parchment paper is a cellulose-based paper that has been chemically treated and infused with silicone to create a non-stick surface. It is difficult to print on or adhere labeling to and is not recyclable or compostable.

No, glassine is a durable material made 100% from paper, whereas, wax paper is coated with a thin layer of paraffin or soybean-based wax. It is also difficult to print on or adhere labeling to and is not recyclable or compostable.

Yes, glassine envelopes and glassine bags are 100% biodegradable.