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PFAS free basket liners printed with your logo in food-safe inks. Dry wax, greaseproof or kraft sheets for food baskets and trays, with logo or checkered designs.
- Digital proof before production
- Free design support
- CMYK or Pantone colors
- Ships to all 50 states
Every basket of fries, wings or a burger reaches the table on a sheet of paper. That sheet holds the grease, keeps the basket clean and sits in the middle of every photo of the meal. A printed liner makes it your brand instead of a plain sheet.
Custom basket liners are square food-contact sheets printed with your logo or a checkered design and laid into food baskets and serving trays. They catch grease and crumbs, keep baskets clean between orders and brand every plate. They come in dry wax, greaseproof or kraft paper, most often 12 x 12 in.
We print custom basket liners in white or natural kraft, as logo patterns, checkered designs or full custom artwork, in sizes from 10 x 10 in to 15 x 15 in plus tray liners. They are PFAS free, with a 50-unit minimum and a 6 to 8 day turnaround.
What Is a Custom Basket Liner?
A custom basket liner is a precut paper sheet printed with a restaurant’s logo, pattern or message and placed in a plastic or wire food basket before the food goes in. Burger joints, BBQ restaurants, food trucks, fish and chip shops and stadium concessions use liners for fries, wings, sandwiches and fried seafood. The same sheets double as sandwich wraps and tray liners.
Which Basket Liner Paper Does Your Food Need?
Use greaseproof liners for fries, wings and fried seafood, dry wax liners for burgers, sandwiches and everyday baskets, and kraft liners for BBQ and a natural look with drier foods.
| Liner paper | Holds back | Feel | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greaseproof | Hot oil and grease | Smooth, slightly translucent | Fries, wings, fried chicken, fish and chips |
| Dry wax | Moisture and sauces | Smooth, not waxy | Burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, everyday baskets |
| Natural kraft | Light moisture | Textured, natural | BBQ, tacos, pretzels, rustic brands |
Checkered Basket Liners vs Logo Liners
The classic red and white checkered liner reads as diner, BBQ or picnic at a glance. A checkered pattern in your brand colors, with your logo in some of the squares, keeps that feel while making the liner yours. An all-over logo pattern suits modern and fast-casual brands.
What Size Basket Liner Do You Need?
Choose a liner a little larger than the basket opening so the corners rise up the sides. 12 x 12 in fits most standard food baskets, 10 x 10 in fits small and kids baskets, and 15 x 15 in fits large and oval baskets and platters.
Custom Basket Liner Specifications
| Liner paper | Dry wax, greaseproof or natural kraft |
|---|---|
| Stock | White or natural kraft |
| Design | Logo pattern, checkered with logo, full custom artwork |
| Sizes | 10 x 10, 12 x 12, 14 x 14, 15 x 15 and 12 x 16 in; custom |
| Format | Flat sheets, packed in stacks |
| Printing | Flexo for longer runs, digital for short runs |
| Colors | Full color CMYK or Pantone spot colors |
| Inks | Food-safe inks |
| PFAS | PFAS free |
| Minimum order | 50 units |
| Turnaround | 6 to 8 days |
Are Custom Basket Liners Food Safe and PFAS Free?
Yes. Our custom basket liners are PFAS free and printed with food-safe inks on food-grade paper made for direct contact with hot and greasy food.
The 2024 FDA PFAS Phase-Out
On February 28, 2024, the FDA announced that PFAS grease-proofing substances are no longer sold for food contact use in the US. Our liners get their grease resistance without them.
State PFAS Laws
California, New York, Washington, Minnesota and other states restrict intentionally added PFAS in food packaging. One PFAS free liner covers every location.
Cleaner baskets
A fresh liner per order keeps grease and crumbs off the basket, which speeds up washing.
Hot food ready
Greaseproof and dry wax liners hold up under fresh fries and fried chicken straight from the fryer.
Custom Printing for Basket Liners
Printed liners carry your logo, a checkered pattern in your colors, a menu message, a social handle or a QR code that customers scan while they eat.
Flexo printing
Printing plates transfer ink at high speed. Best for repeat orders, 1 to 2 colors and checkered patterns at the lowest unit cost.
Digital printing
No plates; prints straight from the file. Best for short runs, full color and promotional designs.
Artwork Tips for Basket Liners
- Put the logo and any QR code near the corners, where food does not cover them.
- Use a repeat or checkered pattern so the brand shows around every basket.
- On kraft liners, dark inks read best.
- Supply vector artwork (AI, EPS or PDF) and check the digital proof at actual size.
Basket Liner Uses by Business
Burger restaurants
Line baskets for burgers, fries and onion rings.
BBQ restaurants
Serve ribs and brisket by the pound on checkered or kraft liners.
Chicken and wing shops
Greaseproof liners under wings, tenders and fries.
Fish and chip shops
Greaseproof liners for fried seafood and chips.
Food trucks and stadiums
Line paper and plastic baskets for fast service.
Cafes and delis
Tray liners and sandwich baskets with a branded sheet.
Basket Liners vs Deli Paper and Tray Liners
Basket liners are square precut sheets sized to the basket. Deli paper comes as interfolded counter sheets for picking up and wrapping. Tray liners are larger rectangular sheets for cafeteria and fast-food trays. The same papers, greaseproof, dry wax and kraft, are used across all three.
Pair Basket Liners With Your Packaging
Order liners with your boxes and wraps so the brand matches across the table and the takeout bag. See all custom printed papers, including custom butcher paper for BBQ.
Custom Basket Liner FAQs
What size are standard basket liners?
12 x 12 in is the most common size for standard food baskets. 10 x 10 in suits small baskets and 15 x 15 in suits large and oval baskets.
What paper are basket liners made of?
Most basket liners are dry wax or greaseproof paper. Natural kraft liners are used for BBQ and drier foods.
Which basket liner is best for fries and fried chicken?
Greaseproof liners hold back hot oil best, so they suit fries, wings, fried chicken and fried seafood.
Can I get checkered basket liners in my brand colors?
Yes. Checkered liners can be printed in any brand color with your logo in the pattern.
Are custom basket liners food safe?
Yes. They are printed with food-safe inks on food-grade paper made for direct contact with food, and they are PFAS free.
Can basket liners be used as sandwich wraps?
Yes. Dry wax and greaseproof liners also wrap burgers, sandwiches and hot dogs.
Are basket liners recyclable?
Kraft liners are paper and recyclable when clean. Greasy liners are not accepted by most recycling programs and are better composted where allowed.
What is the minimum order for custom basket liners?
The minimum order is 50 units, and the turnaround is 6 to 8 days.
Get Your Custom Basket Liners Quoted
Send your size, quantity and logo. Our design team returns a digital proof before production.