Custom Wax Paper

Custom wax paper is a food-grade sheet coated with a thin paraffin or soybean wax layer. That gives it a non-stick face and a real moisture barrier.

That wax coating is what sets it apart from plain kitchen paper. It repels water, keeps grease and condensation from soaking through, and lets sticky candy, cheese, or frosted baked goods release cleanly.

Bakeries, delis, candy shops, and food trucks reach for it to wrap product, line baskets and trays, and stack items without them fusing together. We print it with your logo on food-safe inks and cut it into sheets, pop-up stacks, or rolls. A small branding lift that turns a throwaway wrap into a marketing surface. If you are weighing your options, our greaseproof vs wax vs parchment guide lays out which paper fits which job.

What custom wax paper is

Wax paper starts as a light base sheet – often a bleached or natural kraft tissue. It is run through a coater and sealed with a food-grade wax. The result is a smooth, slightly see-through wrap that beads water instead of soaking it in.

Because the barrier is a real wax film rather than a fiber treatment, it handles moist and greasy foods equally well. Think glazed doughnuts, buttered sandwiches, soft caramels, and cut cheese that would otherwise sweat and stick.

Specs, coating weight, and grades

Base stocks usually run around 30–45 gsm. Light enough to fold and twist, yet strong enough to hold a wrapped item.

You can pick a single-side coating (barrier facing the food, printable outer face) or a double-side coating for the toughest moisture guard, such as freezer separator sheets. Both paraffin and soybean-based waxes are on offer. The soy option is the pick for buyers who want a renewable, non-petroleum coating. Every stock we run is food-grade and fit for direct contact.

Why the barrier matters to your kitchen

The whole point of wax paper is that nothing you wrap in it should stick, leak, or go soggy on the shelf. A deli sandwich stays whole through a lunch rush, a tray of fudge lifts out clean, and stacked burger patties or cookie layers peel apart with one hand.

That trust cuts waste and complaints. A small per-unit cost that guards a much more costly product. The trade-off is heat. Keep wax paper out of the oven. The coating will soften and transfer at baking temperatures.

Printing and branding

A plain white wrap says nothing. A printed one sells. We print custom wax paper in single-color, two-color, or full CMYK. We can match a brand color with Pantone (PMS) inks.

Repeat logo patterns, a bakery crest, deli stripes, or a candy-shop mark all print cleanly on the uncoated printable face. All inks are food-safe, with low-migration options on offer for direct-contact wrapping. Because we charge no plate or die fees, printing your design costs the same setup as running blank stock.

Formats: sheets, pop-up stacks, and rolls

• Pre-cut sheets – flat squares and rectangles for hand-wrapping sandwiches, burgers, and pastries; common sizes run from 6x6 in. up to 15x16 in., or cut to your spec.
• Interfolded pop-up sheets – dispenser-box stacks that feed one sheet at a time. A great fit for high-volume counters and food trucks.
• Rolls – long wax paper for basket and tray lining, wrapping odd shapes, and letting staff tear the exact length they need.

Not sure which format fits your line? Tell us the item and volume on your quote request and we will pick a size and coating.

Industries and everyday uses

Bakeries wrap loaves, cookies, and frosted treats and line their display baskets. Delis and sandwich counters wrap to-go orders and part cold cuts. Candy and confectionery makers twist-wrap caramels, taffy, and chocolates that must not stick.

Food trucks and burger joints stack patties and portion greasy handhelds. Cheese shops interleave slices and wedges. Anywhere a moist or greasy food needs a clean, branded barrier, wax paper does the job. It pairs well with printed bakery boxes for a matched look.

Wax paper vs. parchment vs. greaseproof

These three food papers look alike and get mixed up all the time. The clean side-by-side:

Match the paper to the temperature. Cold or room-temp = wax. Hot / oven = parchment. Warm oily foods = greaseproof. Raw protein = butcher.

Minimums, pricing, and turnaround

Custom printed wax paper starts at a 100-unit minimum with no setup, die, or plate fees. So short runs and first orders stay cheap. Pricing depends on sheet size, coating (single vs double side), ink coverage, and count. Volume brings the per-piece cost down fast.

Every order comes with free design help and a digital proof before we print. It ships free within the US and is made in the USA on an 8–10 business-day turnaround. For matched food packaging beyond the wrap, browse our food and beverage boxes.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put custom wax paper in the oven?

No. The wax coating melts at baking temperatures and can transfer to your food. So wax paper is for cold and room-temp wrapping only. For oven and heat use, pick our silicone-treated parchment paper instead.

What is the difference between wax paper and greaseproof paper?

Wax paper is coated with a wax film that makes a true non-stick moisture barrier. Greaseproof paper is uncoated and resists oil through tightly refined fibers. Wax paper seals out moisture better. Greaseproof breathes and handles warm foods more easily.

Is your wax paper food-safe?

Yes. Every base stock is food-grade for direct contact. We print with food-safe inks, plus low-migration options for wrapping that touches food directly.

Can it be coated on both sides?

Yes. Single-side coating puts the barrier against the food with a printable outer face. Double-side coating adds moisture guard on both faces for uses like freezer separator sheets.

What formats and sizes can I order?

We supply pre-cut flat sheets, interfolded pop-up dispenser sheets, and long rolls. Sheet sizes usually run from 6x6 in. up to 15x16 in., or we cut to your custom sizes.

What is the minimum order and turnaround?

The minimum is 100 units with no die, plate, or setup fees. Orders come with free design and a digital proof. They ship free within the US and are made in the USA on an 8–10 business-day turnaround.