Features and benefits of gift bags
Paper gift bags are great, but far from the only solution. For their manufacture, other materials are also used, namely:

Soft plastic. Bags from it have a smooth and pleasant to the touch surface and are able to withstand a lot of weight;
Kraft paper. For its manufacture, long-fiber cellulose is used, boiled over low heat. Its strength and density is higher than that of ordinary paper;
Polyethylene. Gift bags made of it look more modest than those made of soft plastic, but they are also cheaper. Their design can be anything and is distinguished by brightness;
Plain paper. One of the most popular materials for anyone who needs inexpensive gift bags. They will be the perfect gift wrapping, as they are able to create a special atmosphere with their appearance.

Gift bags can be of various shapes: vertical / horizontal or square, as well as narrow (intended for bottled products) or completely non-standard.

Benefits of paper gift bags:

Aesthetics, diversity and originality of design, the possibility of using embossing and handles from satin ribbon and decorative cord;
Possibility of use as an advertising medium when applying company symbols and logos;
Affordable cost, at which, having decided to buy gift bags in bulk, you can get an effective marketing tool;
Versatility, which allows them to be used in expensive boutiques and regular supermarkets, as well as beautiful gift packaging;
Environmentally friendly, because paper is an organic raw material that decomposes quickly and can be reused.

Application of paper bags
According to their purpose, they are conventionally divided into three groups:

For packaging and storage;
For use as an advertising medium;
To create an image of the company.
Their areas of application may be different, in particular - storage and packaging:

Food products (tea, coffee, confectionery, cereals, etc.);
Gifts and souvenirs;
Any street food;
Bakery products;
Building materials.