Friday 10 December 2010

Carrier Bags Explained

Choosing the right carrier bag for your business or event is important, if you get it wrong you may end up with a pile of bags which are not fit for purpose and an ineffective marketing tool. To help you make the right choice we have put together a breakdown of the various bag types and finishes available today.


Paper Bags
Luxury rope – laminated, these litho printed paper bags are made from a high quality coated board and hand finished to a high standard. With card reinforced handle and base, they are a strong and durable bag.

Luxury rope – un laminated, with the same specification as the laminated version these are an eco friendly alternative, 100% recyclable, so ideal for those people wanting a luxury bag, with the environment in mind.

Twisted or Tape Handle, very popular machine made paper bag’s. These bags are 100% recyclable and the paper used comes from fully sustainable sources.

Counter Bags, are a very economical paper bag mainly used for greetings cards, small gifts and as sandwich bags. The paper is from a sustainable source.

Polythene Bags
Patch or flexi loop handle, a very popular carrier bag, ideal for use at exhibitions and for retail purposes.

Duffle Handle, also a very popular and modern carrier bag, ideal for use at exhibitions and for sports retail shops.

Vest Handle, a very popular choice with supermarkets and other retail outlets, machine produced which makes them one of the most economical options available.

Mailing Bags, in today’s internet world, where more and more is being bought over the web, branded mailing bags are becoming extremely popular.

The Green Option
Cotton Bags, natural, reusable and biodegradable, available with long or short handles, with or without gussets. The standard bags are natural beige and have not been bleached.

Jute Bags, promote waste minimization activities and to boost environment awareness. They are a positive choice for retailers and consumers alike. Ideal for exhibitions and retailers. Available with Jute or Cotton Handles.

Non Woven PP Bags, the advantage of strength whilst being light weight, which makes them the ideal packaging solution for many different products. Available with short, long or plastic handles.

Woven PP Bags, ideal for long term use, being very strong and easy to wipe clean. They can be printed with any design and manufactured to virtually any size or shape.

Whichever bag you decide to use it is always best to consult your supplier as they will have many years of experience and will be able to suggest the perfect solution which will save you time and money.

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