What is greaseproof paper?
Greaseproof paper is a paper sized at the mill so that fat beads on the surface instead of soaking in.
Custom printed greaseproof paper, made to your spec
Grease-resistant sheets, wax and paraffin paper, glassine, freezer paper, loaf liners and soap wraps, printed with your logo in one to four colors. Food-safe inks, a written quote and a free proof before anything prints.
| Price | From $0.30 a sheet, exact figure on a written quote |
|---|---|
| Basis weight | 25–45 lb, matched to the job |
| Grease hold-out | Light, standard or high |
| Heat | Oven-safe grades to 400°F (typical) |
| Inks | Food-safe soy and water-based, 1–4 colors |
| Formats | Cut sheets, rolls, pre-formed liners, bags |
| Minimum | 1,000 sheets or 1 roll |
Papers by job
Pick the paper by what it has to do: hold a hot burger, line a loaf pan, keep a bar of soap dry, or wrap a side of beef for the freezer. Every one is printable.
Burger Wrap PaperFrom $0.30 a sheet10 × 10 in · 12 × 12 in · 14 × 14 inBurger wraps, chicken sandwiches and basket sheets for quick-service kitchens. Holds fat and sauce without wicking through to the bag.Burger wrap sheets
Custom Wax PaperFrom $0.30 a sheet6 × 10.75 in · 10 × 10.75 in · 12 × 12 inThe classic deli sheet. Light wax finish, folds crisp, holds a pickle and a half-sour without going soft.Dry-wax sheets
Paraffin Paper RollsFrom $0.30 a sheet12 in × 700 ft · 15 in × 700 ft · 18 in × 1,000 ftFully coated for a real moisture barrier: butter, cheese, cold cuts and anything that sweats at the counter.Paraffin rolls
Glassine Paper BagsFrom $0.30 a bag3.5 × 5.5 in · 4.75 × 6.75 in · 5.5 × 7.5 inSmooth and translucent. Cookie bags, pastry sleeves and candy wraps where you want the product to show through.Glassine bags
Freezer Paper RollsFrom $0.30 a sheet15 in × 75 ft · 18 in × 150 ft · 18 in × 1,000 ftButcher-grade freezer paper with a coated side that locks out air. Prints on the paper face so the brand shows in the case.Freezer rolls
Loaf Pan LinersFrom $0.30 a liner5.75 × 3 in (mini) · 7.5 × 3.5 in (small) · 8.5 × 4.5 in (standard)Drop-in liners for loaf pans, hotel pans and sheet trays. No greasing, no scraping, and a printed edge that sells the loaf.Liners by pan sizeAlso printed: soap wrapping paper and printed bands for cold-process makers, and textured kraft sheets for a natural look with the same grease barrier.
Choose your coating
Five finishes cover most food and soap jobs. The table shows what each one does, so you can match the paper to the product before asking for a quote.
| Coating | How it is made | Grease hold-out | Moisture barrier | Heat (typical) | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry wax | Wax driven into the sheet; the surface stays paper-like | Good for short contact | Fair | Up to about 180°F | Sandwich and deli sheets, basket liners, bakery tissue | 1–2 colors |
| Paraffin (wet wax) | A continuous wax film on one or both sides | Very good | Very good | Up to about 140°F | Butter, cheese, cold cuts, fudge, frozen dough | 1–4 colors, printed before waxing |
| Grease-resistant | Sizing added at the mill, no wax | High | Fair | Up to 400°F | Hot burgers, fried chicken, pizza liners, oven work | 1–4 colors, best print surface |
| Glassine | Supercalendered, dense fibers, no coating | Good | Fair | Up to 400°F | Cookie bags, pastry interleaving, candy, coffee bag liners | 1–2 colors, spot |
| Freezer (coated) | A thin plastic film laminated to one side | High | High | Freezer to 0°F | Meat, fish, game, long storage | 1–4 colors on the paper face |
Not sure which one? Tell us what you wrap on the quote and we will recommend a coating, or read how greaseproof and wax paper differ first.
From artwork to delivery
Six steps, one contact. Most first orders go from first email to your door in under three weeks.
- Send the brief. Paper, size, quantity and a logo file. A photo of the product you are wrapping helps us pick the coating.
- Written quote within one business day. Unit price and any plate cost in one email, with the lead time spelled out.
- Free design proof. We lay your artwork on the sheet at scale, show the repeat and the cut lines, and send a PDF. Change it as often as you need.
- Ink match. Pantone solid-coated colors mixed in food-safe soy and water-based inks. We keep your artwork on file for reorders.
- Printed in 4–6 business days after proof approval. Sheeted, counted, cased and labeled with your item name and case count.
- Free tracked delivery in the US. Parcel or pallet, 2–3 business days, tracking by email the day it leaves.
Design Your Greaseproof Paper
Pick a real sheet, add your logo and see it in place before you ask for a quote. The picture goes with your request, so the proof starts from what you already saw.
Upload your logo to place it on the paper
Made for
Who orders from us, and what they usually take.
- Bakeries and patisseriesLoaf liners, pastry tissue, glassine cookie bags, box liners
- Burger bars and takeoutsPrinted burger wraps, basket liners, fry bag paper, pizza liners
- Cafés and coffee roastersSandwich sheets, pastry wraps, glassine liners for retail bags
- Butchers and meat processorsFreezer paper rolls, steak paper, paraffin interleaving
- Delis and cheese shopsDry-wax deli sheets, paraffin cheese paper, counter rolls
- Food trucks and caterersBranded wraps that stay sharp in a hot hold, tray liners
- Soap and candle makersSoap wrapping paper, bands, grease-resistant inner wraps
- Candy and confectioneryGlassine twists, wax caramel wraps, fudge sheets
- Restaurants and hotelsBread basket liners, charger sheets, kitchen rolls
Why greaseproof paper for hot food?
Hot food leaks three things: fat, water and steam. Plain kraft soaks up the first two in a minute and goes translucent, so the bag under it goes greasy and the customer's hand does too.
Greaseproof paper stops that at the fiber. The pulp is beaten until the fibers are short and tangled, then sized so the sheet has almost no open pores. Fat sits on the surface as beads instead of wicking along the fiber, and the sheet stays opaque and dry to the touch.
Because the barrier is in the paper, not on it, there is nothing to melt. Oven-safe grades take up to 400°F in typical use, so the same sheet lines a hot basket, wraps a burger for a lamp hold and goes under a slice for a reheat. Wax papers cannot do that; they are for the cold counter.
The trade-off is moisture over time. A greaseproof sheet will hold a hot sandwich for a lunch service but will not keep a cut cheese from drying over a week. For that job the wax and paraffin papers take over.
What does a first order look like for a new buyer?
You do not need to know the paper name. Send us what you are wrapping, a rough weekly count and a logo file, and a photo of the item if you have one. We reply with a written quote within one business day, naming the paper, the weight and the size we would use and why.
Nothing is charged at this stage. Once you approve the quote we build a free design proof: your artwork laid on the sheet at real size, with the repeat spacing and the cut lines drawn in. Change the color, move the logo, swap the size. Edits are unlimited and the proof is a PDF you can share with your team.
After you sign off the proof, printing takes 4 to 6 business days. Delivery is free and tracked to US addresses in 2 to 3 business days, and the cases arrive labeled with your item name and count. Payment is by invoice after you approve the quote and proof. The minimum is 1,000 sheets or one roll, and we keep your artwork on file so a reorder is one email. Start with the written quote request form.
Guides
Short reads on picking a weight, a coating and a sheet size, written by the people who print the paper.
Greaseproof Paper vs Wax Paper: Which One for Your Food?Heat, grease hold-out, moisture and print compared, so you pick the right sheet first time.
Choosing a Greaseproof Paper Weight: Light, Standard or HeavyWhat basis weight means, how it changes the feel of a wrap and which weight suits each job.
Printing on Greaseproof Paper: Inks, Colors and ArtworkHow logos print on white and kraft greaseproof stock and how to prepare a file that prints cleanly.
Greaseproof Sheet Sizes by Food: Burgers, Subs, Baskets and TraysA size-by-food guide to the sheet dimensions that wrap, line and cover each menu item properly.
Wrapping Soap in Greaseproof Paper: Bands, Wraps and BoxesWhy cold-process soap needs a grease barrier and how to fold, band and print a wrap that stays clean.Greaseproof paper questions
What buyers ask before a first order. Type a word to filter the cards, or open one to read the full answer.
What is the difference between greaseproof paper and parchment paper?
Parchment is greaseproof paper that has also been treated to release food cleanly, and it is usually sold for baking.
Is greaseproof paper the same as wax paper?
No. Greaseproof paper relies on dense fibers and has no coating, so it takes oven heat.
No. Greaseproof paper relies on dense fibers and has no coating, so it takes oven heat. Wax paper carries a wax finish that holds moisture better but softens above about 180°F.
Which coating should I choose for hot food?
None. Hot food wants a grease-resistant sheet with no wax, because waxed papers go clear and sticky under a heat lamp.
Can greaseproof paper go in the oven?
Oven-safe grades take up to about 400°F in typical use, which covers reheating, baking in a liner and lining a sheet pan.
Can I print my logo on greaseproof paper?
Yes. We print one to four colors in food-safe soy and water-based inks on white, kraft or textured stock, as a single logo or a repeat pattern.
Are the inks safe for direct contact with food?
We use food-safe soy and water-based inks on every paper. On waxed and paraffin papers the ink also sits under the coating, so it cannot transfer to butter or cheese.
How many ink colors can a food paper carry?
One to four. One color on kraft is the common choice and the cleanest print.
One to four. One color on kraft is the common choice and the cleanest print. White stock takes up to four colors, which suits photos, tints and detailed artwork.
Does printing on kraft change the ink color?
Yes, every color shifts warmer on brown stock. Dark inks look the same; pale yellows, pinks and light blues lose brightness.
What does basis weight mean and why does it matter?
Basis weight is the weight in pounds of a ream of the base sheet, typically 25 to 45 lb for food paper.
Can I get a sample of the paper before I commit to an order?
Yes, ask for a stock sample on the quote.
What file format do I need to send for a design proof?
A vector file such as PDF, AI, EPS or SVG, with text converted to outlines.
A vector file such as PDF, AI, EPS or SVG, with text converted to outlines. A high-resolution PNG works for a simple logo.
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Not sure which paper? Tell us what you wrap
Send the paper, a size and a quantity, plus a logo if you have one. We reply in writing within one business day with a price and a free design proof. Prefer to talk? Call (503) 461-4788 or message us on WhatsApp.