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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Could Apple Soon Be Branching Out Into Printed Paper Bags?

It’s recently been shared online that tech giant and mobile phone gods Apple have filed a patent for a paper bag design. They’ve already revolutionised the way we listen to music, interact with each other and use our smartphones, but could a change in the way we use paper bags be around the corner? It […]
Feast on our fab printed food bag case studies

You’ve seen our fashion boutique case studies, but today we’re coming at you with the best of the bunch from a whole different industry (and one of our favourite to work with) – yes, you guessed it, FOOD. We have the absolute pleasure of working with lots of food companies to help their brand make […]
The best of our boutique fashion case studies
We know that printed bags work for just about every kind of business there is, but there’s some industries that just can’t get enough of our printed little numbers more than others – and fashion is one of them. There’s just something seriously satisfying about making a purchase at your favourite fashion or beauty boutique, […]
What makes printed kraft bags so popular?

It’s no secret that we love printed kraft bags – in fact, they’re our special offer for May 2016! The introduction of the plastic bag charge has seen printed paper bags have a huge rise in popularity, and kraft bags are no exception – their strength and versatility makes them an absolute hit, and […]
From bags to bin & back again: the life cycle of paper

Paper is one of the materials that helps our world go round. Despite the increase in digital technology and more and more offices going ‘paperless’, we’re not quite there yet and we still use an incredible amount of paper in everyday life. But have you ever thought about where the paper that makes up […]
A recipe for success: the perfect printed products for food retailers

Food, glorious food! We may specialise in the events and retail sector, but great news for all you foodie entrepreneurs out there – we also have a great range of products that are perfect for everything from coffee shops, to street food vans, to restaurants and takeaways. Fancy bags and posh packaging aren’t just reserved […]
Paper Vs. Plastic: Which Printed Bag Is Best For You?

Today, there’s a battle of the heavyweights on the TPBS blog – we’re putting plastic and paper bags to the test, in order to find out which material is best for you! We know it can be hard to choose which kind of bag you’re after (I mean, a bag is a bag, isn’t it?) […]
The Must-Have Toolkit for Event Planners

It’s understandable to feel a little nervous about planning your first business event. There’s a lot to consider and a team of people to organise and motivate. With a little planning, hard work, and our essential events toolkit you’ll have everything you need to make your event go without a hitch. Start with a Brilliant […]
How Printed Bags can Enhance Your Customers’ Experience

Highly cost effective and versatile, printed bags present your brand to the world. They are an essential piece of kit for any business owner, marketing executive or events professional. Part of what makes printed bags so great is that they can improve your customers’ experience in many clever ways. They create positive feelings towards your […]
Why Printed Laminated Bags are the Perfect Choice for You

Printed laminated bags can really help you to market your business to a wide audience. They can be found in all the best places – high-end retail stores, prestigious exhibitions and conferences – reinforcing the desirable product or service you want to promote. As well as looking great, printed laminated bags an incredibly cost-effective and […]
The best printed bags for restaurants

We believe that whatever your industry, whatever your business, there is the perfect printed bag out there for you! That’s why we’ve been putting together a series of blog posts recommending the ideal printed bags for a range of sectors, including events, retailers and even those wishing to be eco-friendly. Our final instalment […]
Think outside the bag: innovative printed bag design ideas

Are you looking for a bag that will have your business booming? Are you imagining a print that will make you stand out from the crowd? Here at The Printed Bag Shop, we’ve got all you need to really set yourself apart from the rest. We’ve whittled down our top three innovative design ideas […]
The guide to printed retail bags

Printed bags are often the unsung hero of retail; thousands of them are provided for customers in high street stores across the UK every day, and they are an invaluable tool for helping your brand get seen by an exponential number of people. There’s a whole host of different types of bags that would […]
An Guide To Eco Friendly Printed Bags

The word “eco-friendly” has become a popular topic in recent years; it’s a change that everyone is trying to become a part of. It’s important that individuals change the way they approach an eco-friendly lifestyle, but it’s also vital that a business is aware of the changes in environmental awareness that are happening across […]
Product Profile: Flat Handle Paper Takeaway Bags

Our quality printed flat handle paper bags are often primarily associated with carrying home your Chinese takeaway on a Friday night, but there are many more uses for these eye-catching bags than you think! These versatile printed paper bags are also commonly used by food companies like bakers and sandwich bars, but are also […]
Product Profile: Printed Laminated Paper Bags

As summer approaches and events & conference season gets in full swing, we at The Printed Bag Shop wanted to tell you all about the perfect product for adding a touch of luxury to your offline marketing strategy, our Printed Laminated Paper Bag. One of our all-time bestselling products, the Laminated Paper Bag is the […]