kraft
n. uncountablen. a strong, brown paper used for making bags and boxes. It is very tough and does not tear easily.
n. a strong, durable paper or cardboard produced from wood pulp by a specific chemical process. Typically used for heavy-duty packaging and industrial wrapping.
The store packs your groceries in a brown kraft bag.
The artist chose heavy kraft paper for the sketches because of its textured surface and durability.
Industrial manufacturers prefer kraft packaging for international shipping due to its high tensile strength and resistance to tearing under significant mechanical stress.
From German, Jewish, Swedish and Danish surname, from the noun Kraft (“strength, power”). Compare Croft and Craft.
Often used as a modifier before another noun (e.g., 'kraft paper', 'kraft envelope').