Self-Opening Square (SOS) paper bags are essential workhorses in bakeries, grocery delis, and fast-casual food counters. Selecting the correct pound capacity ensures quick packing efficiency and professional presentation.
Understanding SOS Bag Sizing Standards
Pound designations (e.g., 2lb, 4lb, 6lb) refer to historical trade capacity ratings. Here is how they correspond to modern food packaging uses:
- 1lb - 2lb SOS Bags: Ideal for single pastries, muffins, cookies, or small spice containers.
- 4lb - 6lb SOS Bags: Perfect for multiple croissants, deli sandwiches, small bread loaves, and gourmet coffee bean bags.
- 8lb - 12lb+ SOS Bags: Suited for heavy grocery items, artisan sourdough loaves, and multi-item lunch combos.
Contact All Food Pack Canada for physical sample bags to test sizing with your exact menu items before placing bulk carton orders.