- Smooth, dense calendered paper that resists butter, oil, candle wax and soap moisture better than porous tissue.
- Supplied as flat pre-cut sheets for quick box lining and bar wrapping, or continuous rolls for counter dispensers.
- Printed in 1 Pantone, 2 Pantone or full-color CMYK; food-contact paper and ink options available on request.
- Minimums depend on the product and are confirmed with your quote; delivered in 10 to 14 business days with free US shipping.
Custom Butter Paper
Custom butter paper printed with your logo or repeating pattern in pre-cut sheets or continuous rolls for bakery boxes, sandwich wraps, soaps, candles and garments. Choose 1 Pantone, 2 Pantone or full-color CMYK printing, with food-safe options on request. Minimums depend on the product; we confirm yours with your quote. Ready in 10 to 14 business days with free US shipping.
What is custom butter paper?
Custom butter paper (often called printed glassine or grease-resistant wrapping paper) is a smooth, super-calendered, semi-translucent paper printed with your brand logo, emblem or step-and-repeat pattern to wrap baked goods, line pastry boxes, fold around bar soaps and protect garments inside shipping mailers. Unlike fluffy, porous tissue paper that wicks oil and butter straight through the fibers, butter paper is pressed through heated rollers until the cellulose fibers lie tight and smooth. That dense, wax-free surface naturally resists grease smudges, cocoa butter, essential oils and ambient moisture while folding into crisp, pharmacy-style corners around cookies, sandwiches, chocolates, candles and knitwear. When your wrap touches pastries or confections, food-contact paper stocks and inks are available on request. Order pre-cut flat sheets or continuous counter rolls in 1 Pantone, 2 Pantone or full-color CMYK. Minimums depend on the product; we confirm yours with your quote.
Butter paper facts
- Minimum
- Confirmed with quote
- Turnaround
- 10-14 business days
- Rush
- 4-5 business days, quoted
- Formats
- Pre-cut flat sheets or continuous rolls
- Popular sizes
- 8 × 10 in, 12 × 12 in, 12 × 16 in, 15 × 20 in or custom
- Printing
- 1 Pantone, 2 Pantone or Full color (CMYK)
- Food contact
- Food-safe stocks & inks on request
- Design support
- Free repeat pattern setup & digital proof
- Shipping
- Free to all 50 states
Which custom butter paper format and print setup fits my product?
| Format & print style | How it arrives & folds | Best products & uses | Color & barrier notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-cut flat sheets | Trimmed to exact width × height and packed flat in reams | Bakery box liners, burger baskets, soap pleats and shirts | 1 Pantone, 2 Pantone or Full color (CMYK) |
| Continuous dispenser rolls | Wound on a core for counter cutters and custom pulls | Deli counters, sandwich shops, cheese wraps and candles | Repeating logo grid or checkerboard pattern |
| 1- or 2-Pantone repeat | Spot-color logos repeated on translucent white or kraft | Croissant wraps, sourdough loaves, bar soaps and wax melts | Pantone match; food-safe inks on request |
| Full-color CMYK wrap | Four-color process print for multi-color crests | Burger wraps, chocolate pads, apparel and PR mailers | Supports gingham checks and multi-tone crests |
| Die-cut box tray pads | Trimmed to the exact interior length × width of your box | Cookie tins, macaron trays, brownie boxes and confections | Separates stacked layers so butter does not stick |
Not sure which style fits?
Request a Quote →What size custom butter paper sheet should I order?
For a pleated wrap around a soap bar or sandwich, set sheet width to 2 × item width + 2 × thickness + 1.5 in overlap. For lining a box, set width to 2 × box width + 2 × depth + 2 in: Whether you are comparing branded butter paper sheets with logo, custom greaseproof bakery wrapping paper, custom glassine wrapping paper rolls, printed food wrap butter paper or butter paper with logo, we size the template to your exact container.
| Sheet / roll size (W × H) | Fits box, basket or item | Typical product use |
|---|---|---|
| 8 × 10 in sheet | Bars up to 3.5 × 2.5 × 1.25 in | Cold-process soap bars, brownies, fudge and wax tarts |
| 10 × 10 or 12 × 12 in | 6 × 6 × 3 in pastry boxes & baskets | Burgers, bagels, croissants, donuts and basket liners |
| 12 × 16 in sheet | 8 × 8 × 3 in or 9 × 6 × 3 in boxes | 12-inch subs, sourdough boules, cookies and candle wraps |
| 15 × 20 in sheet | 10 × 10 × 4 in pastry boxes & mailers | Dozen donut boxes, cinnamon rolls, skincare and tees |
| 18 × 24 in sheet | 14 × 10 × 4 in catering & apparel boxes | Pastry trays, knit sweaters, leather bags and prints |
| 12, 18 or 24 in roll | Cut to length at counter | Delis, bakeries, butcher counters and gift benches |
Have your inside dimensions ready? Request pricing across up to 3 quantities.
Request a Quote →How do I choose butter paper?
- Tell us if food touches the sheetFlag direct pastry, chocolate or sandwich contact on your quote so we specify food-contact paper and ink options.
- Print on the outer non-contact sideBecause butter paper is semi-translucent, printing on the outside keeps ink away from food or soap while showing clearly.
- Pick pre-cut sheets vs counter rollsOrder pre-cut flat sheets for fast 1-sheet-per-box kitchen or 3PL packing; order rolls for variable counter wrapping.
- Select 1 or 2 Pantone vs CMYK1 or 2 Pantone spot colors keep repeating bakery crests sharp and economical; CMYK handles multi-color deli patterns.
- Size for box lining or hospital cornersUse 8 × 10 in for bar soaps, 12 × 12 in for burgers and pastry baskets, or 15 × 20 in for dozen-cookie boxes.
- Pair with a seal stickerSmooth calendered butter paper folds crisply and seals shut with a 1.5 inch or 2 inch custom circle or oval label.
What are butter paper made of?
Which finishes can butter paper have?
Which layout styles and companions work with custom butter paper?
Butter paper specifications
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Formats | Pre-cut flat sheets or continuous counter rolls |
| Sheet dimensions | 8 × 10, 10 × 10, 12 × 12, 12 × 16, 15 × 20, 18 × 24 in or custom |
| Paper stocks | White semi-translucent or natural kraft butter paper |
| Food-contact options | Food-safe stocks, barriers and inks available on request |
| Printing colors | 1 Pantone, 2 Pantone, Full color (CMYK); Pantone match guaranteed |
| Minimum order | Minimums depend on the product; we confirm yours with your quote |
| Quantity presets | 500, 1,000, 2,500, 5,000+ sheets or rolls |
| Design & proofing | Free repeat pattern layout, digital proof and 3D mockup before payment |
| Turnaround & shipping | 10-14 business days (rush 4-5 days); free shipping to all 50 states |
Ready to quote your butter paper? Compare up to 3 quantities with a free 3D mockup.
Request a Quote →What do brands wrap and line with custom butter paper?
Whenever a product contains butter, icing, cocoa oil, essential oils or wax, standard porous tissue paper spots and tears. Custom butter paper gives you a dense, smooth, grease-resistant sheet that keeps outer boxes clean while framing your product in a crisp branded wrap.
Butter paper design ideas
Example designs with made-up brands. Your packaging is made to your design.
What mistakes should you avoid when ordering custom butter paper?
Most problems with custom butter paper happen when buyers confuse it with porous gift tissue or silicone oven parchment. Avoid these five mistakes. When specifying branded butter paper, wholesale butter paper, bulk custom butter paper, personalized butter paper and custom size butter paper, avoid these common production mistakes
- Using porous gift tissue paper instead of dense calendered butter paper under buttery croissants, cookies or oil-rich bar soaps, leaving grease rings on the outer box.
- Placing custom printed butter paper on metal baking trays inside a hot oven (butter paper is an after-bake wrap and box liner, not silicone baking parchment).
- Forgetting to mention direct food contact on the quote so our team can assign food-contact paper stocks, inks and outer-side printing.
- Ordering paraffin wax paper when you plan to seal wraps with a custom sticker (adhesive labels slide off paraffin wax but bond firmly to wax-free butter paper).
- Sizing a pastry box liner equal to the flat floor width instead of 2 × box width + 2 × box depth + 2 inches so the top flaps meet.
Chat with a designer now
Share your logo, a sketch or an AI image. We'll rebuild every element cleanly onto your box dieline and send a 3D mockup, free.
Made your design with AI?
Generated a concept in Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude or Midjourney? Send us your AI image: we rebuild every element onto your box dieline and show you a 3D mockup before you pay, free.Custom printed butter paper vs porous tissue and plain wax paper: how do they compare?
| Porous tissue or plain wax paper | Custom butter paper from CubitPack | |
|---|---|---|
| Grease & oil barrier | Porous tissue paper wicks butter and soap oils immediately | Dense calendered butter paper resists oil, butter and wax transfer |
| Brand visibility | Blank unprinted deli wrap or plain wax sheets | Crisp 1- or 2-Pantone or CMYK logos in every customer photo |
| Sticker adhesion | Paraffin wax paper repels adhesive labels so wraps pop open | Wax-free calendered surface holds custom logo stickers securely |
| Sheet dimensions | One-size dispenser sheets that overhang or leave gaps | Trimmed to your exact pastry box, basket or soap bar dimensions |
| Food-contact setup | Uncertain ink chemistry from generic office printers | Food-safe paper and ink options available on request |
Get custom butter paper sized to your product, with a free 3D mockup before you pay.
Request a Quote →Are butter paper safe and sustainable?
Food-safe materials on request
When your butter paper lines bakery boxes or wraps food, request food-contact paper stocks, barriers and inks on your quote.Outer-side ink placement
We position printed logos on the outer non-contact side of the semi-translucent sheet so the unprinted side faces your pastry, chocolate or soap bar.FSC paper and partner certifications
FSC-certified paper stocks and ISO 9001 partner production are available on request, and we share partner test documentation on request.How do I order custom butter paper?
Tell us what you need
Size, quantities or AI conceptCompare volume pricing
Dedicated account managerApprove your proof
Digital proof + 3D mockupMade and shipped
Free to all 50 statesWhat affects the price of custom butter paper?
The price depends on four things, and every custom quote is free.
Sheet size or roll width
An 8 × 10 in soap wrap or 12 × 12 in liner uses less paper than an 18 × 24 in sheetInk count
1 Pantone spot ink costs less per sheet than 2 Pantone or full-color CMYKStock & barrier spec
Basis weight and requested food-contact barriers influence material costOrder quantity
Unit cost drops across 500, 1,000, 2,500 and 5,000+ preset tiersChoose a 1-Pantone repeating logo on white or kraft butter paper and size the sheet to your main box or basket (like 12 × 12 in). Enter three quantities in the quote form to compare unit price breaks, with no plate fees, 10% off your first order, and free US shipping. Buyers ordering cafe sandwiches, burgers butter paper or pre-cut flat sheets butter paper can compare up to three quantities in one quote.
10% off your first order.
Request a Quote →What do I need to send for a quote?
- The product and how many you need
- The inside size, or what goes in it
- A style, or ask us to suggest one
- Your logo or artwork (an AI image is fine)
- Pantone codes, if you have them
- Delivery ZIP code and the date you need it
Can I see a sample first?
Sample kit
Board and finish swatches, sample boxes, labels and bags. Credited to your first order.Digital proof + 3D mockup
See it before you payPrinted sample
Of your own designHow does shipping work?
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- Worldwide with DDP prices: duties and taxes included
- Blind and split shipping
- Damaged in transit? We reprint the damaged units free
Why brands choose CubitPack
Dedicated specialist
One account manager from quote to deliveryPantone guaranteed
Clearly off? We reprintReprint or refund
If we get it wrong, you chooseBBB accredited
A US business you can checkButter paper questions
What is the difference between custom butter paper and custom tissue paper?
Custom tissue paper is soft, airy and porous, made for dry garments and gift bags. Custom butter paper (glassine-style wrapping paper) is super-calendered into a dense, smooth, semi-translucent sheet that resists butter, oil, candle wax and soap moisture without staining the outer box.
Can custom printed butter paper touch pastries, cookies and sandwiches directly?
Yes, when requested. Tell us on your quote that the sheet will touch food so we specify food-contact paper stocks and inks. We also print your logo on the outside face so the unprinted side faces the food.
Can I bake with custom printed butter paper inside a hot oven?
No. Custom printed butter paper is engineered for lining bakery boxes, wrapping warm sandwiches, separating confections and folding around soaps or garments after baking. Unlike silicone-coated unprinted baking parchment, printed wrapping paper should not be placed in hot ovens.
Do custom stickers stick well to butter paper?
Yes. Unlike paraffin-coated wax paper where adhesive labels slide off, calendered butter paper gets its smoothness from tightly pressed paper fibers rather than a wax coating. Custom circle labels and logo stickers bond cleanly to hold folded soap wraps and pastry bundles shut.
What size custom butter paper should I order for bakery boxes and soap bars?
Use 8 × 10 inches to pleat-wrap standard artisan soap bars and brownie squares, 12 × 12 inches for burger wraps and 6 × 6 inch pastry boxes, 12 × 16 inches for subs and 8 × 8 inch boxes, and 15 × 20 inches for dozen-cookie boxes.
What is the minimum order quantity for custom butter paper?
Minimums depend on the product; we confirm yours with your quote. In Step 1 of the quote form, click quick-add quantity presets of 500, 1,000, 2,500 and 5,000 sheets (or type your own quantities) to compare unit pricing.
Should I order custom butter paper in pre-cut flat sheets or continuous rolls?
Choose pre-cut flat sheets if your bakery, soap studio or fulfillment warehouse packs consistent box and bar sizes and wants one grab-and-fold sheet per unit. Choose continuous rolls if your deli counter or gift bench cuts variable wrap lengths on the fly.
Should I choose 1 Pantone, 2 Pantone or full-color CMYK printing?
Pick 1 Pantone or 2 Pantone spot colors for sharp monograms, bakery crests and two-tone checkerboard patterns with guaranteed Pantone accuracy. Pick Full color (CMYK) when your artwork includes three or more colors, food illustrations or multi-color patterns.
Do I need to lay out the repeating logo grid myself before ordering?
No. Upload a single vector file of your logo (AI, PDF, EPS or SVG) in the quote form and note whether you prefer a 45-degree diagonal repeat, a straight grid or a checkerboard layout. Our designers build the pattern and send a free digital proof.
How long does custom butter paper take to print and deliver?
Standard production takes 10 to 14 business days after you approve your digital proof and complete payment. Rush production in 4 to 5 business days is available for an extra cost quoted per order, and standard US shipping to all 50 states is free.
Still have a question? Ask a packaging specialist.
Request a Quote →Butter paper terms, explained
- Super-calendering
- Pressing paper through heated polished rollers to compress fibers into a dense, smooth, grease-resistant sheet
- Glassine / butter paper
- Smooth, semi-translucent, wax-free paper that resists oil, moisture and air while folding crisply
- Grease holdout
- The ability of tightly bonded paper fibers or barriers to stop butter and oils from seeping through
- Non-contact side printing
- Printing ink on the outer face of the sheet so only the unprinted inner face touches food or soap
- Hospital fold (pleat wrap)
- Crisp triangular end folds used to wrap rectangular soap bars, chocolates and sandwiches neatly
- Basis weight (GSM)
- Grams per square meter, indicating paper thickness and stiffness (typically heavier than airy gift tissue)
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Get your butter paper price
One dedicated account manager prepares pricing across up to 3 quantities.
- Free design & AI-to-print studio + 3D mockup
- No die or plate charges · 4–5 day rush available
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- 10% off your first order
- Reprint or refund if we get it wrong
Every CubitPack fact on this page comes from our confirmed offers (sheets and rolls, 1 or 2 Pantone and CMYK printing, food-safe materials on request, 10-14 business day turnaround and free 50-state shipping) and was checked by a packaging specialist. Spot something wrong? Tell us and we will fix it. Tell us if something looks wrong.
Sources
- All CubitPack offers, wrapping paper options (Sheets, Rolls; 1 Pantone, 2 Pantone, Full color CMYK; presets 500, 1,000, 2,500, 5,000), food-safe on request policy, turnaround (10-14 business days, rush 4-5), free design help and free US shipping
- Indirect and direct food-contact paper barrier and outer-side ink placement principles
- Super-calendered glassine and butter paper fiber density, grease holdout and basis weight standards
What changed
- October 22, 2026: First published.
- October 22, 2026: Updated specifications, terminology, and verified source links.