Sustainable Packaging Case Study: Lush
The cosmetics market continues to grow from strength to strength, both financially and sustainably, as businesses discover and move into new pockets of the market. Over the last decade, consumers have slowly grown more aware of their impact on the environment. Unfortunately, the beauty and personal care industry does produce a lot of carbon emissions. […]
WHAT IS HOT FOIL PRINTING?
Hot foil printing is a traditional printing method, used to enhance designs with a raised, embossed look. This achieves a uniquely elegant and eye-catching design, which can be used to raise the profile of so many promotional materials, from business cards, wedding invitations, notebook covers and printed paper bags or printed packaging. Hot foil printing is suitable for […]
The Business Of Subscription Boxes
We all knew that the advent of online retailing and e-commerce was going to change the way we shop but it’s also shaping new business models and the pockets of the online retail market that are worth moving into. Studies show that the subscription box business model has taken off over the last couple of […]
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FULL COLOUR PRINTING AND 100% INK?
Understanding different printing types can be confusing, particularly as CMYK is one of the most commonly used in everyday printing tasks. With a wide range of inks as well as different printing types depending on the material, it can be unclear. To help, here are the main differences between full colour printing as well as […]
WE NOW HAVE OVER 50 COLOURED COTTON BAGS TO CHOOSE FROM!
We have some exciting news – we have now extended our printed cotton bag range to include 50 different colours! Yep, you heard right; if you’re after coloured cotton bags, you can now choose from 50 different shades of high quality Westford Mill cotton so as to get to as close to your branding as possible. We […]
What Is Spot Uv Printing?
Spot UV printing is a deluxe technique that can enhance the appearance of printed plastic bags, printed laminated bags, business cards, greeting cards, brochures and so much more! Spot UV printing is simpler than it might sound, it’s just another way to add depth and colour to materials, during the production process. Spot UV is […]
What Is Transfer Printing?
Transfer printing, also called heat transfer printing, is a common and popular method for implementing designs and artwork onto a whole range of materials and fabrics. This process is also sometimes called thermal printing or heat-press printing, but the process is quite simple and extremely effective for detailed and photographic images and designs. Heat transferring […]
WHAT THE MONOCHROME TREND CAN DO FOR YOUR SME
Monochrome is a fantastic way to create stand out designs and merchandise. As a current favourite trend, so many businesses are contemplating updating their branding with this high impact, super cool design trend. In a recent post about colour connotations and the important of picking a suitable colour scheme for your brand, we discussed that monochrome is […]
How To Re-Use & Recycle Branded Tissue Paper
Did you know that the majority of tissue paper is already made from shortened fibres? In many cases this means it cannot be recycled again. For eco conscious brands, recycled tissue paper is a fantastic printed packaging material because these ideas mean your consumers can reuse the paper they receive with their purchase. Keep reading […]
Fred Aldous: New Paper Carrier Bags, Showcase Artist Collaborations
Arts and crafts supplier Fred Aldous Ltd is a staple of the Northern Quarter in Manchester city centre. Launched all the way back in 1886, originally selling cotton before moving into handicrafts, this unique hub of creativity has grown a lot over the years but still has one clear focus – supplying materials to […]
We Want Smore! Food Brands Making Merchandise
Musicians and their branding agencies have known the value of merch for years, but it seems that the food and restaurant industries are just catching onto the hype. Sporting the merchandise of their favourite bands, restaurants or a recent event they’ve attended is a great way for customers to express personality, and hold on […]
Font Trends For Your Brand
Fonts go in and out of style as quickly as colours – in fact, they are very similar to fashion in that they often come back around in cycles. For example, extreme italics or calligraphy style lettering had a renaissance in early 2000s but aren’t considered a stylish choice right now. At The Printed […]
Our Favourite Marketing Campaigns Of 2019 So Far
Adverts are so powerful, but when we started to think about our favourite marketing campaigns of 2019, we couldn’t think of a new, memorable and thought-provoking TV advert, but we could think of several we had seen in print. Of course, some of these were multi-platform campaigns, targeting social media, TV, print and good […]
Case Study: Acne Studio Packaging, Make Your Brand Look Luxurious
Getting your packaging and branding right is vital for the success of your marketing campaign, as well as ensuring that your theme is consistent throughout your branding. Acne Studio’s products are luxurious and high end, and that’s reflected in their brand and packaging, as well as their pricing and quality of the products. The […]
9 ways to make your printed carrier bags stand out
If your business offers printed carrier bags to customers, then you could be sitting on a marketing goldmine. You are literally marketing your products or services wherever the customer takes your printed carrier bags – and all for the small cost of that bag! The question is – are you making the most of […]
Things to Think About When Designing Your Bag Artwork
You are ready to take a momentous marketing step and invest in printed bags for your business – great! We love welcoming new clients to the world of custom printed bags. Before you get ahead of yourself, there are lots of things to think about when designing artwork for your printed bags to ensure […]
Which size bag is right for you?
If you’ve taken a look around our website you’ll know that we produce lots of printed bags in lots of styles and lots of sizes. Choice is great, but do you know which size bag is right for you? I spoke to the team here at The Printed Bag Shop and between us we’ve put […]
Our Top Sports Goodie Bag Ideas
As it’s the day of the London Marathon, and with lots more sporting events coming up throughout the summer, we thought it the perfect time to tell you about our top sports goodie bag ideas. The London Marathon is a big, much publicised event, but all over the country there are fundraising sports events […]
Case Studies: Printed Bags for Coffee Shops
Did you know that today is the start of UK Coffee Week? It’s a nationwide celebration of coffee, uniting the industry with its customers in a fundraiser to help the communities that grow the coffee we love. The London Coffee Festival (12-15 April) kicks off UK Coffee Week (16-22 April) with 250 artisan coffee […]
Is paper better than plastic for the environment?
With all the talk of plastic waste and the damage it is causing to our planet and the creatures on it, more and more businesses are looking to go plastic free, and are turning to paper alternatives instead. Whilst there are lot of long term benefits to choosing paper products, there are (perhaps surprisingly) […]
Make the change from plastic to printed paper bags
Already this year we are seeing many of our long-term plastic bag customers looking to make the change from plastic to printed paper bags. As public awareness grows about the negative impact that plastic has on our oceans and environment thanks to stuff like BBC’s Blue Planet, more and more companies (and individuals) are […]
What Are Printing Plates?
We get questions from customers all the time about printing plates – what are they, why do we have to charge for them and when do you need to pay them? Printing plates are used to transfer images and text onto the surface you want to print on. Whether it’s printed bags, magazines, catalogues […]
Why Do Printed Laminated Bags Cost So Much?
Would you love to have laminated bags to hand over to your customers, but don’t get why they can cost so much more than other paper carrier bags? We are often asked ‘Why do laminated bags cost so much?’. The simple answer is – the laminated bags that we offer at The Printed Bag […]
Where Do Printed Jute Bags Come From?
Printed jute bags are one of the most versatile bags for life out there. They are strong and durable, whatever their purpose. So where do printed jute bags come from? Jute is a natural material; some know it as burlap or hessian, which is grown in the Bengal region of India. It is one of […]
Why Buying Printed Bags Isn’t All About The Price
If you’re going to the trouble of buying printed bags for your business, you will want them to be a bag your customer will be happy to receive, and something that reflects the quality of your product. This is why buying printed bags isn’t all about the price. At The Printed Bag Shop we want […]
Custom Printed Tape and More: How to Step Up Your Printed Packaging
You have a super effective, well branded website. You’re a dab-hand at promoting your brand on social media. You have a fantastic brand aesthetic which comes across effortlessly with your products. Why stop there? Complementing your brand and your products with printed packaging will further strengthen your presence in the market. You’ve listened to us […]
Why You Should Choose Us as Your Carrier Bag Company!
You know from what you see on the high street, and the marketing statistics you read, that having printed carrier bags for your business makes perfect sense. But do you know why you should choose us as your carrier bag company? Do you know what makes us stand out from the competition? If you’re looking […]
Why paper is a great material choice for your branded bags
When you’re looking at options for branded bags to use in your deli, retail store, or for promotional events, bags made from paper is the ideal solution. They are suitable for so many businesses and because our paper bags are made from biodegradable materials they help the environment too. Here are 5 reasons why […]
We Now Offer Plain Unprinted Mailing Bags!
Here at The Printed Bag Shop we’ve done our market research and listened to the enquiries that come in to us asking about plain mailing bags. Like all good businesses, we hate to turn away custom, and this is why we’re pleased to announce that we are now offering plain unbranded mailing bags at competitive […]
5 Businesses That Can Benefit From Printed Sandwich Bags
Don’t be fooled into thinking the printed sandwich bag is only used for its humble namesake. These little paper bags can be used for so much more, from bakeries to pharmacies, sweet shops to gift shops, craft stalls to online retailers and more. The diversity of a big imagination and a little paper bag is […]
