Printed Bags for Independent Artists & Designers
Printed tote bags, aprons, tea towels, cushion covers, and make up bags all make fantastic products to display your artwork. They will be seen as practical yet stylish items by your customers and can be sold as gift sets, homeware sets, and bundles.
It is an easy way to translate your designs as an independent artist onto items that are useful to consumers, tea towels, mugs, aprons, t-shirts, bags, are all products that look great printed with full colour designs. Making any of these products limited edition will add an extra incentive for fans to purchase and letting them know there is only a certain number that have been printed will create a buzz and is a great promotional opportunity.
Offering a complimentary item when your customers spend over a certain amount is a great way to increase brand loyalty.
If you attend art fairs and other shows to sell your products, bags make a perfect addition to sell or to giveaway as a goodie bag as an added incentive if they spend over a certain amount. The printed bags will also offer an extra marketing opportunity whilst at the show with attendees walking around with your bags for other attendees to see.
Printed bags also offer a great way to market your brand over and over again. When they get worn, 100s of other people will see your artwork, in different towns and cities. It’s brand exposure on the ultimate scale.
There are people out there who may not buy your prints but may be interested in buying bags, tea towels or notebooks with your art on. Getting your designs printed on other products is a way to increase your customer base and therefore increase your reach, to people who would not have seen your artwork otherwise.
Which cotton bag you choose very much depends on your customer base, your budget and the price point you want to sell your bags for.
Are the bags for an event, for a Christmas fair, to sell in your online store, or maybe for a charity collaboration? If they are to giveaway at an event or for a promotion, then the premium quality bags which are more costly would not be the best choice. However, if you are selling as part of your Christmas collection, premium quality products would fit well.
Depending on your budget, some bags will be more suitable than others, so it is important to set your budget out at the start of your project and to bear this in mind when selecting which products you want.
Your artwork can also have an impact on what bag you choose. The lightweight cotton bags have a tighter weave and smoother surface so if your artwork is very detailed and includes a lot of fine lines and small text, the 5oz range of cotton bags will work best.
You can also fit your artwork around a certain bag style, for example, how about putting a food themed design or slogan on the small shopper bag which can be sold as a lunch bag, or a beauty design on to the toiletry bag, its big enough to fit makeup and brushes comfortably.
Taking your customer base and brand into consideration is also important when selecting the right cotton bag. It’s important to know your consumer, their likes, dislikes and amount they usually spend. If you can command a higher price and your customers won’t be turned off, then a focus on more premium products will work well, however if your customers are price conscious then products which command a lower RRP will be more successful.
Don’t forget finishing your products. Getting them ready for retail by adding swing tickets, badges and gift wrap can give a nice finishing touch to your products. Who doesn’t love pretty packaging!
There are different factors that need to be taken into consideration when you are choosing a bag. It may seem like a minefield but by looking at all your options, doing the right research, and understanding the different bag styles, then adding cotton tote bags, zip purses or drawstring bags to your printed range will prove a welcome addition.
Generally, other independent artists and designers start with an entry level bag and then graduate onto other products once they have carved out a market share and understand what they’re customers want. But that’s not to say limit yourself, if you know your artwork is more suited to maybe the drawstring bags, or that your customers have already asked for your designs to be printed on to a zip purse then you’ve got a great starting point and already know it’ll be a hit!
If you’re an independent artist or designer and are looking for ways to expand your current offering or extend your marketing, have a look at our cotton tote bags, make-up bags, and other products.
The 5th of November marks ‘Bonfire Night’ also known as ‘Guy Fawkes night'. On this night, people across the nation celebrate the foiled Gunpowder plot in 1605 where Guy Fawkes and his group of provincial English Catholics attempted to assassinate King James I, by blowing up the Houses of Parliament using 36 barrels of gunpowder.
This event is celebrated by lighting bonfires, letting off fireworks, and burning the effigies of Guy Fawkes. It’s one of the most exciting times of the year when family and friends get together to enjoy the crackling bonfires and firework exhibitions whilst enjoying some traditional bonfire sweets such as caramel apples.
Unfortunately, Bonfire night has been criticised on countless occasions due to its detrimental impact on the environment. Even the big UK supermarket, Sainsbury’s has stopped selling fireworks due to the negative effect on the environment.
One thing to keep in mind this bonfire night is how can you make it more environmentally friendly. In this blog, we’ve put together some tips for a more sustainable Bonfire Night.
Traditional fireworks are not eco-friendly as they are made up of charcoal and sulphur fuel, a perchlorate oxidiser to help with burning, with additions of binders, colourants and propellants. Fireworks, especially on bonfire night can cause extensive air pollution in a short amount of time, leaving metal particles, dangerous toxins, harmful chemicals and smoke in the air for hours and days. Some of the toxins never fully biodegrade or disintegrate.
Eco-friendly fireworks are readily available on the market and are perfect for a more sustainable bonfire night. Using nitrogen based fuel they produce less pollution in the atmosphere, whilst ensuring your display goes off with a traditional bang! Although, please keep in mind that eco-friendly fireworks can be hard to find and can be expensive due to the lack of technology.
More sustainable alternatives include:
You could even opt for sparklers instead, so long as you handle and dispose of them safely. Dunk the finished sparklers in a bucket of cold water or sand, then pop them in general waste when completely cool.
When lighting a Bonfire in your garden, it is easy to be unaware of what material you burn.
Many use Bonfire night as an opportunity for disposing of household waste, unaware of the toxic fumes it emits which can pollute our environment and can be hazardous to our health. For this reason, it is illegal in the UK to burn most types of waste, especially things like plastic, rubber, accelerants and aerosols. You could potentially face a fine of up to £50,000 for illegally managing waste.
If you do plan on burning a bonfire this year, be sure to select clean items, non-commercial waste, and only small amounts of untreated wood, paper, leaves, and cardboard. To reduce the amount of smoke the bonfire creates, try burning only clean, dry and natural materials. Likewise, you can use dry waste and garden waste you can also try to make small changes by using leaves instead of fire starters.
Furthermore, avoid buying any man-made wood as they generally contain plastics, oils or chemicals to keep them looking nice. Hence, burning these plastics and chemicals is not great for the environment. Don’t forget at the end of the night, to douse the fire with water or soil instead of leaving it to switch off on its own, as this allows smoke and chemicals to hang in the air.
It is generally believed that paper lanterns are a great green alternative to fireworks. In reality, paper lanterns use heat like a hot air balloon to stay in the sky consisting of a paper covered wire or bamboo frame. Even though these do not produce a lot of toxic chemicals in our atmosphere, they do cause an abundance of litter. To be more specific, lanterns are rarely picked up when they hit the ground, they are usually just left to be admired in the staring skies. Therefore, the wires found in the lanterns can trap and harm animals.
The RSPCA states even ‘biodegradable’ paper lanterns are not safe to use because materials like bamboo are used instead of wire but can take decades to degrade, and there’s still a fire risk.
Bonfire Night may provide fun for millions across the nation, but the animal community tends to be less than thrilled. Each year, countless numbers of small mammals like hedgehogs and even pets take shelter in pyres (mistaking them for nests), only to be trapped when the flames rise.
This can be avoided by thoroughly checking your bonfire location and fireworks before you light them up. Moreover, it is prudent to create a barrier around the site with harmless wire to make it harder for them to access the area.
Speaking previously of animal welfare, fireworks on bonfire night UK can be particularly stressful for pets and livestock, who become frightened and upset by the unfamiliar disturbances. Attending organised displays will consolidate the disturbances to fewer areas.
Furthermore, to minimise the community's negative impact on the environment on bonfire night it is suggested to attend communal bonfires or public firework displays. Ask Alexa “Where is the nearest bonfire to me? “.
So there you have it, Doodle Bag’s top tips for enjoying a more sustainable Bonfire Night. It may not be the most environmentally-friendly celebration on the calendar, but by paying a little closer attention and making some smarter choices, you can minimise your impact on the planet. Don’t forget to stay safe, have fun and a more sustainable Bonfire Night this year!
Need personalised goody bags for your Bonfire night celebrations? Then, look no further. Doodle Bag explore our large range of eco-friendly textile products including tote bags, drawstring bags, aprons and many more which can be personalised with your logo or design.
Looking for teacher gifts, you're in the right place.
Can you believe it? We are approaching the end of the academic year again. A whole year of classes is nearly complete for another year. It seems like just yesterday when we sent our children to school, with an uneasiness about what this year would entail. We’ve made it through thought somehow, and it is nearly over!
If you are looking for end of year teacher gifts that are fun, inspirational and ethical too then look no further. We have compiled a glorious list of the best teacher gifts and product ideas that your teacher will just love. Now is the time to show them how much you appreciate them with a personalised end of year gift.
We can safely say that a teacher’s best friend is their bag… something durable yet fashionable to carry all their teaching essentials. For this reason, it must be spacious enough to store books, stationery and emergency coffee supplies of course, all in one place.
If you buy a bag, go for an eco-friendly, ethically sourced bag. As this guarantees the bag will be used and used again. We implore you to think about the environmental impact of your purchase. Here at Doodle Bag, we offer a myriad of textile products, which can be personalised with the teacher’s name or your child’s personal message for the teacher. No matter how big or small when something is personalised it can make a huge impact. So why not make that leap with a customised gift.
Let’s take a deeper dive into how you can personalise our tote bags, cushions, and pencil cases.
Add a personal touch with an eco-friendly cotton tote bag. This is both a practical and thoughtful gift, not only will this be great for the classroom but for the teacher's travels too. You could add a joke, name, image, quote or anything you desire to show your appreciation for your teacher. When we personalise gifts we add an extra touch, of gratitude which shows that you care. You can even try personalising our large premium jute bag, which safely fits in a laptop as well.
Add your design or print on a cushion. Perfect as a display piece or back support for your teacher. Not only is this 100% sustainable cushion practical but it looks great too. It can be a decoration piece in the home or an added piece to the sofa. Doodle Bag offers Fairtrade & GOTS organic cushion covers, both rectangle and square shape which are perfect for all the eco-conscious teachers out there.
Create a teacher survival kit, with a personised design on one of our pencil cases. Add a few craft/stationery supplies which will complement the pencil case. If you are not feeling stationary add something sweet or savoury, it can be a surprise. Our canvas cotton pencil cases are the ideal size for carrying stationary, makeup, cards and money.
Design your own eco-friendly 100% natural pencil case today.
Conclusion
Whether it's the end of a term or the end of the school year it's always nice to show your appreciation for your teacher and our range of thank you gifts for teachers let you do exactly that.
Have you found this blog useful in deciding what end of year thank you teacher gift you would like to give? We hope you make sustainable decisions, where personalisation is not compromised.
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Now that the festive season is fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas shopping for friends and family. Why not make gift-giving more personal, thoughtful, and less stressful! Here you will find a carefully curated selection of the best-personalised gifts and packaging for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Â
A drawstring bag is the perfect eco-friendly gift packaging alternative. Our drawstring bags are available in three different sizes; small, medium and large either printed or unprinted. With our cotton drawstring bags, you can have a handful of custom-designed and printed drawstring bags to fill in with the most exquisite Christmas gifts for friends and family. For instance, you can use the smaller sized drawstring bag for jewellery and the larger bag for clothes, perfumes, homeware etc.  So say goodbye to wasteful wrapping this Christmas. Â
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Zip purses can be great gifts for storing anything really from pet toys to beauty and travel toiletries. Our zip purses can make beautiful Christmas gifts and can become extra personalised by embellishing them with the recipient's name.  Moreover, this zip purse functions as the perfect makeup bag, pencil case, favour bag, sewing kit, the list is endless. This versatile zip purse is made from heavyweight cotton canvas material that gives a premium feel and the nickel-free YKK zip is guaranteed to never fail. Just a quick reminder, at Doodle Bag there are no minimum order quantities and you can get your bags the next day if you’re in a rush. All our bags are made from 100% natural cotton.Â
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The most festive way to embellish and personalise this year’s gift is to buy a high-quality jute bag, which is our most popular bag for the Christmas period. There are two options available here. You can either give the personalised and eco-friendly jute bag as a gift itself or you can use it to put other gifts. Moreover, it is available in small, medium, or large, and in various colourways such as Christmas Green and Red. Likewise, our jute bags make the perfect Christmas hamper, where you can add large heavyweight products like wines. To be specific, our medium jute bag can carry 6 bottles of wine. All our jute bags can be personalised with a happy holiday wish, a cute message, a logo even, an image, to make the perfect Christmas gift. Â
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Christmas Stockings or Sacks Â
Christmas stockings or sacks make one of the best, heartwarming, and jolly Christmas traditions. This year, you can gift your loved ones an eco-friendly and reusable stocking or sack which has plenty of space to fit any gift. Additionally, our Christmas stockings and sacks can be fully personalised with your loved one's names, nicknames or photos. Get them a lovely festive gift that they can use forever.  Â
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At Doodle Bag you can create the perfect Christmas kitchen gift set by personalising a tea towel and an apron. Both of our tea towels and aprons are available in natural and white and are made with 100% ethically sourced cotton. Regarding our high-quality aprons, they come with an adjustable neck strap and tie waistband, making them very comfortable to wear. Make the most festive gift with shiny designs, text, maybe even a recipe or your dad’s nickname. A thoughtful personalised gift that any culinary enthusiast would be happy to see under the Christmas tree.Â
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Due to multiple lockdowns over the past few years, small businesses across the world have faced many struggles and challenges. Christmas is the biggest spending holiday of the year and what better way to spend your money than to use it to support small businesses! Our guide will help you find beautiful gifts for your loved ones and give you some tips on how to help out small businesses this holiday season.
Now that there are no lockdown restrictions, you can explore all the small businesses both new and old around your area. From buying fresh doughnuts from your local bakery to buying small gifts for Christmas stockings; check out if there are any local craft fairs in the area, they will be chock-full of independent business owners selling everything from jams and chutneys to jewellery and art. You’ll be surprised at the quality of the items on offer and how much money you can save too!
Nowadays most small businesses have an online store on Etsy, Facebook and Instagram or even their very own website, which you can browse and purchase products. This year, it seems more small businesses than ever are either launching or gaining popularity which is so wonderful to see. Another helpful tip is to search on Instagram for the hashtags; handmade, small business or shop small on social media to discover some hidden gems for Christmas gifts this year!
Gift cards are a great way to support a small business. Buying one to give as a gift means you will be getting more of your friends and family to shop from small businesses. This is a great idea for your local boutiques, go to restaurants, gift shops and pet shops etc. Likewise, many small businesses are now offering the option to purchase gift cards online, saving you the trip to the store. They’re also perfect for those last minute gifts too!Â
This one is completely free, takes only a couple of minutes and can be done from anywhere you are. Small businesses rely heavily on positive reviews as they are one of the best ways customers gain trust with businesses before they decide to buy their products. Share a kind note about your experience with a local business and get that feel good vibe. Various platforms are perfect for leaving reviews such as Yelp, Google, or Facebook etc. Don't forget to add a picture with your review, as you’ll be adding more value and trustworthiness!Â
Generally, small businesses don’t have marketing budgets to promote their shops, therefore by sharing their latest tweets, Facebook posts or Instagram photos, you’ll help them to get their business out there. Another way to help small businesses for free is by showing them some love on their latest social media posts, by liking and commenting as well. Correspondingly, virtual word of mouth on social media is very effective and can drive traffic to online stores and business owners will appreciate the extra help. So start advocating for your favourite small business by being their number one fan on social media. Â
We hope you consider implementing a few of these ideas to help support your community’s small businesses this holiday season. Choosing to support a small business really does make a difference — to the local community, the economy and of course to the business owner.Â
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Buying from Doodle Bag, you'll be supporting a local Sheffield business. Browse all products here.
There's certain questions that we see hear frequently at Doodle Bag regarding our bags and printing methods. So here's our answers to the top 5 questions that we get asked. If you have a questions regarding our product and what we do, just get in touch and we will be happy to help.
The Fairtrade certification is given to a product when the supply chain involved in the processes of making the cotton has been verified as paying a stable price for their products. This ensures that cotton farmers receive a fair price for their goods. By buying a Fairtrade certified product you have the assurance that the workers involved in the process are paid a fair wage and the farmers are paid a legitimate price.
At Doodle Bag we stock a Fairtrade Certified cotton tote bag that can be personalised with your own photos, logos, or create your own design using our ready to go images!
Organic Cotton is cotton that has been cultivated without the use of any chemicals including pesticides or fertilisers. It also is free from any genetic modification. This means it has a significantly lower carbon footprint, but demands a higher price because it is more difficult to successfully grow in large quantities, and is more scarce than non-organic cotton.
Here is Doodle Bag's range of GOTS Organic products.
Tote bag is a broad term for a bag that is generally used when referring to a bag that has two handles and doesn't have a fastening. The word tote, which means "To carry" dates back to the 17th century, and word was popularised in the 1960's when tote bags emerged as a practical fashion accessory due to their flexibility and lower value than traditional handbags. At Doodle Bag, we generally refer to a tote bag as a lightweight bag in a portrait shape, but technically speaking all of our products are tote bags.
Digital printing is a very broad term that refers to any kind of printing that involves applying a print using digital equipment directly onto an end product. Common implementations of this include inkjet and transfer printing. This kind of print allows for photographic prints and an almost unlimited colour range. Unlike traditional print methods such as screen printing, digital printing doesn't require the replacement of any physical print plates and therefore usually has a quicker turnaround time between individual print jobs. This is the print technique that we use here at Doodle Bag.
We offer bulk discounts over all orders with more than 1 unit of the same product, and the bulk discount will increase as the unit quantity increases. We also do offer at different times of year, so if you are interested in keeping up to date with these sign up to our newsletter to receive updates and also some exclusive offers.
As our bags are untreated 100% natural cotton we do not recommend washing them as it could cause shrinkage. If you need to clean your bag, it is best to hand wash in cool water or sponge down the affected area. We do have a blog explaining different ways to clean your tote bag here.
Our design tool allows you to upload images from your device, or insert from your Instagram or Facebook account. Just click Start Designing, choose your product, then click Add Image.
Absolutely, just hit "add text" and then type your message. You will then be able to change the font, re-size and re-colour. There's also options for pattern fills. Be sure to play around with the tool to get a sense of it's full potential.
If you don't see a font you like, get in touch and we can add new fonts from the Google Font Library.
Visit the My Orders page, where you will see a list of all your previous orders with us. Then select the order you would like to repeat, and click "View Customised Product". Your previous design will then load, where you can either edit it, or check out again if you would like to keep it the same.
We offer standard delivery to the UK for free.
For international or non-standard shipping i.e. tracked or next day, there is a charge that will be calculated at checkout after you enter your shipping address.
We cannot accept returns of personalised and custom-designed products unless the item itself is inherently faulty. Unprinted/plain products can be returned within 30 days. Please get in touch or read our terms and conditions for more information.
For our full list of commonly asked questions visit our FAQs page
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If you have a stain on your tote bag, the easiest way to clean it is just with a spot clean, if you have a stain removing spray, just follow the directions on the bottle. If you don’t have a stain remover, great alternatives are baking soda mixed with a little warm water to create a paste which you can apply, leave for a little while and scrub off. Alternatively soak the affected area in solution of wine vinegar and warm water for a few hours and then rinse with fresh water.
If your whole bag needs a bit of a wash then we advise handwashing your bag, use your regular washing powder and lukewarm water to wash your tote bag. Gentle scrub your bag and try to avoid the print if possible as this can affect the colour and print if you scrub too hard!
Machine washing is not recommended because the wash and spin cycle can cause shrinkage and alter the colour and quality of your print. If you want to machine wash, we suggest putting your bag on a cool low spin cycle. By doing this you should maintain the size and print but do expect a slight distortion.
If you’re cleaning a recent mark a simple wipe clean with hot water and soap will do the trick. For some of our bags like a Jute bag a wipe clean is the only suitable method of cleaning as with other methods they may lose their stiff structure and become floppy!
Steaming your cotton bag is a great alternative to washing. Steaming will remove any creases, will clean long term discolouration, and may help to remove stubborn stains from your tote bag. By adding some essential oil or scented antibacterial liquid to your steamer you can also remove any unwanted smells.
MOQ stands for Minimum order quantity, this is the smallest number of units you must order for a business to accept your order. Doodle Bag doesn’t have an MOQ meaning you can order as little as one bag from us!
The weight of a fabric is done by weighing a square metre (measured in grams, labelled GSM ) or square yard (measured in ounces labelled Oz) of that fabric. Doodle Bag measures its cotton in oz per yard². This means if a bag is made from 8oz cotton it means that 1-yard² of that cotton would weigh 8oz.
When cotton is described as lightweight it is typically 6oz or under. Midweight would be 7oz-9oz, and heavyweight would describe cotton 10oz and above.
If a product is Fairtrade it means that it has been made with Fairtrade certified cotton and that all farmers and factories throughout the process operate in accordance to Fairtrade regulations. This includes, paying a Fair wage to workers, eliminating exploitation of workers and children and giving premiums to farmers to better their communities. Visit the Fairtrade website for more information, click here.
Lead time refers to the time it takes to get your bags ready for delivery from when payment is made. Doodle Bag lead time is 1-3 working days from payment then you must account for delivery time on top of that. In exceptional circumstances where lead time may be longer such as the Christmas period. We will highlight the additional time on our website, or contact you via email.
If one of our bags says it is organic, it means it is certified GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard). This means that no pesticides or unnatural fertilisers were used while growing the cotton to make the bags. It also means that throughout the cotton processing, bag making process, and printing no harmful chemicals, or dyes were used. Also no toxic material is emitted in the water source. For more information about GOTS organic and what it means, visit their website global standard
Bulk pricing refers to the discount received after buying over a certain number of units of the same product. Here at Doodle Bag, bulk pricing is offered when buying 2 or more of the same product. So if you buy 2 shopper bags you would get a bulk discount, however if you were to buy one shopper bag and one apron you would not receive the bulk discount as they are different products. The more products you order the large the discount, so if you have a big order to fulfil don’t worry.
When we refer to the printing definition online design tool or online designer in our blog, articles, and on the website, we mean this:
It is how you add your design, images, and text, to your bag ready for us to print.
Another printing definition here for you, blank space. Blank space on a print is the space which is not printed on and the colour of the bag will show through. With Doodle Bag any design that has white on it will become blank space. So, if your design or picture has a white background, it will be omitted from the print and the bag will show through. If you really want the white on your design, opt for a white bag.
Cotton canvas versus cotton is related to the weight of the cotton, as mentioned above cotton is measured by weight. So, cotton is referred to as a canvas it means it is a midweight cotton or 8oz and above.
One of the most straightforward printing definition. The print area of a bag is the area of a bag that can be printed on. Outside of that area it is not possible to print a design. On Doodle Bag’s design tool we help you out by having a box where you can add your text or design which represents the print area so nothing will go outside that box and get cut off your finished bag.
It means just that! Cotton is a plant which means it is a natural product. However sometimes cotton can go through unnatural and harmful processes from being a crop to becoming the final product. The cotton in a natural bag or product is 100% natural, no unnatural processing such as bleaching or dyeing with harmful dyes.
More information on designing your own bag here
We hope this round up of printing definitions help you make the right decision on your printing needs. Do reach out to us with any questions!
Even before the wedding happens there are celebrations all around. Including the highly anticipated hen do! A great way to get your bridal party in the hen do spirit is with a bag full of goodies for the night or even few nights ahead. Mini bottles of wine, party poppers, fun hats, sashes, t-shirts, the lot.
A nice way to present your gift bags to your ‘hens’ is with a personalised gift bag, a cotton bag is ideal for this as it won’t rip so it’s a great place to store, phones, purses and whatever everyone brings with them. Personalise with the date, name of the bride and a funny picture of the bride.
A growing trend we have seen recently is wedding invites you can keep. One of the ways you can give someone a special keepsake invite is printing your invitation on a tea towel.
A tea towel save the date is a great invitation because the large print area means there is more than enough space for all the important information (and maybe some room left for a nice picture), and it is something that people will keep on using, meaning they definitely won’t forget the date!
Wedding favours are probably the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about cotton bags are weddings. A cotton drawstring bag is perfect for storing the little presents for guests.
Whether it be sweets, candles or a small token, we have drawstring bags of all sizes which are perfect for personalised wedding favours, with the names of the happy couple and the date and you’ve got yourself a gorgeous keepsake for your guests.
Bridesmaids really do gods work, dealing with pre-wedding emotions, fittings and organisation as well as on the day helping out the bride to no end and ensuring that the happy couple are blissfully unaware of anything issues that may be going on during their special day. So, you may want to say thank you with a little bridesmaid gift on or after the wedding day.
Using a cotton tote as a bridesmaid goodie bag is a great way to add a special touch to the gift, a photo of you and the bridesmaid, or their name and a little message, something that they can use in the future is a fab way to present your gift.
If you are inviting children to you wedding it could be a worry to you or their parents about keeping them occupied during proceedings. One way to resolve this issue is with a goodie bag for kids specifically for the little ones.
A small tote with crayons and colouring book or some bubbles, some fun activity to keep them busy so everyone can chill a little bit. Order some personalised small tote bags with their names on so they have something just for them to do during the wedding.
There are a few different methods to effectively prepare your bags for retail. Here’s a list of them to help you get your products ready to sell. Once you've designed your printed bag, these are the steps to follow.
Adding accessories and decoration to your products will instantly boost the appeal of your product on the shelves. It will distinguishing it from all the other products and make the price much more attractive to potential buyers. It will also show that you care about the product you’re selling. Standards of presentation have risen sharply in the past few years and attention to detail is becoming more and more important when positioning your product, whether it’s online or in a retail store. To finish your bag you can add stickers, pin badges or include a little gift inside the bag. You can also write personalised notes to your customers thanking them for their business, or include marketing materials advertising your products.
In the age of social media, photography is the single most important way you can promote your products. Mobile phones are now more capable than ever of taking beautiful photos, and photographing your products has never been easier. Be sure to check our Pinterest and Instagram for ideas of how to take pictures of your bags, or simply take your products outside and position them somewhere nice. You can create a studio like look by simply using background paper, and grabbing any white lights you have around the house. Natural light will also work.
It’s a chance for you to get creative and communicate that your brand knows how to present itself beautifully. There’s no harm in trying to photograph your bags- doing a trial and error approach is the best way if you don’t know what your doing. Try to have a good mix of studio shots as well as outside or in a natural setting. You can also create a hashtag which your customers can use to share their own photos of them using your products, this interaction is a fantastic way of building brand loyalty and creating a sense of community!
How you package your bags before they are sent to customers, or sold in your retail store is as important as any other interaction. Branded envelopes and boxes, tape, tissue paper, stickers. They are all things to take into consideration when you are deciding how to package your products. How your brand is acknowledged is based on many different factors, packaging being one of them.
Depending on what you’re selling, your customers will appreciate the little things, this may including stickers with the order or having the item wrapped in tissue paper. Look at your competitors and see how they approach packaging their products- and then try and outdo them! It can be as simple as writing a handwritten message. Consumers like to feel special, and this way they will also build a relationship with your brand.
Polybags are a convenient way of keeping your products in good condition between manufacture and point of sale, but as an eco friendly company, we do not like to endorse this approach. If you need to put tote bags inside plastic bags for retail, we recommend sourcing a recyclable, or even better, biodegradable clear bag. There are bags available that are made only with natural ingredients, but can often carry a price premium. We think the premium you pay for a biodegradable polybag is worth it as it can be used as a selling point, and most customers who are environmentally conscious will appreciate you being mindful of the footprint of your product. We cannot emphasise enough the importance of packaging your cotton bags responsibly. Perceptions are changing rapidly about using product packaging that’s not environmentally friendly.
Swing tickets, otherwise known as hand tags are found on most clothing items and give the product authenticity as well as being useful for barcoding purposes. It’s also another chance to promote your brand. Your choice to use swing tickets will depend on whether you already use them for other products and if it is in your budget. The most basic swing tickets available are simply white rectangle cards with a punched hole that can be attached to the tote bags with a plastic kimble. More elaborate tickets are available with an endless amount of options available for card types, colour, printing options and attachment options. Our favourite cards are made from brown recycled card and can be attached with twine, and give a natural look that’s eco-friendly.
Offering a gift wrap service is a great way to stay ahead of the competition. If your products can be given as gifts, many individuals would rather pay for gift wrap rather than faffing about and having to wrap the present themselves. You can keep the style simple or offer different styles and colours of paper and ribbon.
