Recycled Brown Kraft Menus FAQs

• What is a kraft paper menu?

  A kraft paper menu is printed on natural brown kraft stock. Ours is a thick 18 pt. kraft with visible natural fibers…

• Is the kraft paper recycled?

  Yes. Our brown kraft is 100% recycled with a minimum of 30% post-consumer waste content, and it can be recycled again…

• How thick is the kraft stock?

  18 pt., which is extra thick. It feels substantial in the hand and holds up well to everyday handling.

• Will every menu look exactly the same?

  Kraft is a natural, recycled, colored stock, so expect slight color variation, and the natural flecks vary from sheet…

• Can I write on kraft menus?

  Yes, with any ink. Ballpoint, gel, marker, pencil and rubber stamps all work on the uncoated surface, so you can add…

• Kraft menus or natural menus: what's the difference?

  Both are eco-friendly. Kraft menus are a thick 18 pt., 100% recycled brown stock with visible natural fibers, a rustic…

• Are kraft menus waterproof?

  No. Kraft is thick but uncoated, so it's best for counters, tables and take-away use. For wet or high-traffic areas…

• What is white mask printing on kraft?

  A white mask is a layer of white ink printed under your colors. Because kraft is brown, regular inks print darker and…

• Do I need a white mask?

  Not always. Dark colors like black, navy, forest green and deep brown look great directly on kraft. Use a white mask…

• How do I set up a white mask file?

  Supply the white mask as a separate vector file at the exact size of your design, so the white lines up perfectly…

• What sizes are available?

  7 sizes: 4" x 10", 5.5" x 17", 6" x 18", 8" x 10", 8.5" x 11", 9" x 12" and 11" x 17". All kraft menus are printed flat.

• How many kraft menus can I order, and how fast?

  Order 100, 250, 500 or 1,000, with up to 15 versions per order. Choose 2–4 or 5–7 business day turnaround.

• Do you have templates?

  Yes. Free layout guideline templates are available for every kraft menu size. Lay out your design on the template for…

• Will I see a proof?

  Always. Every order includes a free proof. We check fit, white mask alignment, grammar and typos before anything prints.

• Can I see the kraft paper before ordering?

  Yes. Order our sample kit to feel the kraft stock and our other papers.

• Who uses kraft paper menus?

  Kraft menus are popular with: Coffee shops, cafés and bakeries BBQ joints, smokehouses and burger bars Breweries…