Paper as a cooler shell sounds unlikely until you handle this one: a kraft paper outer at 80 gsm, a zipped main compartment, a front pocket and a carrying handle, measuring 19 by 13 cm with a 14 cm depth. Paper as the outer layer keeps the bag extremely light while the insulated lining handles the cooling, and it gives a natural matt surface unlike the plastic finish of standard cooler bags.

The zip closes the compartment fully, which holds temperature far better than a flap, and the front pocket takes cutlery, a napkin or a phone separately from the food. Metal fittings on the handle carry the load, and the compact footprint suits a single lunch and a drink.

The kraft appearance makes it a natural fit for organic and artisan food brands, bakeries, delicatessens, farm shops and meal-kit services, where packaging is part of the product story. It is also ordered for employee lunch initiatives, picnic and summer event kits, and as a giveaway at food and agriculture trade fairs.

Supplied in brown, with the front panel giving a large surface for a single-colour print. MerchRepublic prints your artwork, packs and ships in bulk across the EU. Send us your design and quantity for pricing.