Are you looking for a custom printed bag? Learn more about which promotional bags will work best for your budget and event. 

Across the promotional merchandise range, branded products such as custom bags are the most sought after. There are many reasons why printed bags are so widely used; not only are they affordable, versatile, and practical, but they retain longevity, unparalleled by many other promotional products. Bags have a far-reaching appeal, ideal for any industry keen to market their brand. The benefits that printed tote bags offer for event merchandise is unrivalled. With logo bags being one of the most favoured of all promotional products due to their low cost and array of styles and colourways makes branded bags the perfect solution for any business merchandise, event, or branded retail. Whether you choose printed jute bags, branded laptop bags, promotional tote bags or printed drawstring bags for your company merchandise, one thing is for sure - your brand is visible for all to see. With printed bags - no matter the style, shape or colour, all offer a sizeable branding area. A crucial factor for any printed products or event merchandise is to ensure your brand is prominent, distinguished and one that projects its intended message. If you want to create a positive impact and be remembered by a diverse audience, then promotional bags are the branded products of choice for any business that wishes to grow and succeed in style. 

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Printed Cotton Shopper Bags:

The most iconic and in-trend of all other logo bags are the unmistakable promotional cotton bags. In a brief period, custom bags such as cotton totes have dominated, both the retail and promotional merchandise market. Items such as branded cotton shopping bags have become synonymous with business merchandise. Not only are they practical, but they will advertise and promote your business and services cost-effectively. The most popular branded products are items that will be used continuously, even after their initial intended use. An ideal product solution that delivers on value and tempting company merchandise - for giveaways and retail. Due to their versatility and wide-ranging appeal, cotton promotional bags are the most favoured printed bags for all industry types and purposes. The charity sector invests in cotton branded bags for several distinct reasons. Cotton custom bags are ideal for events and fundraiser giveaways, offering an opportunity for the charity to promote their work and raise awareness to a broad range of people and supporters. As well as printed event bags, the cotton bags can also be sold through charity web stores and in physical retail, raising crucial revenue through high-profit margins. Charities can further gain from a lower unit price when purchasing printed tote bags in larger volumes. It is a way to ensure the best margins are achieved, through its retail channels. Universities are regular investors in promotional cotton bags; used for many purposes. Fresher fairs use cotton branded bags for volume giveaways to new students, whilst marketing and admission departments invest in printed products such as cotton tote bags for advertising the courses on offer. Universities will often seek support and sponsorship from local businesses, especially for fresher events. Dual-branded bags is a clever way to share the costs of printed products and advertising in union with local businesses; to promote community services and other relevant local ventures. 

Custom Paper Bags:

Like cotton tote promotional bags, paper printed bags are sought-after branded products for many industries. They are used in the corporate world as event giveaways, the hospitality sector for restaurant takeaway bags - through to the retail sectors, as branded gift bags. Paper branded bags come in an extensive array of shapes, sizes, and weights, with a choice of handles, twisted paper, and flat tape being the most popular. Another reason for opting for paper custom bags as promotional merchandise is cost-effectiveness. Ideal in small and large volumes. They are also lightweight, easy to store and possess a generous branding area to both sides. Some options can be printed to the gusset also. Paper promotional bags are ideal to use at events and exhibitions, especially if you want to give away lightweight items and leaflets where cotton or another type of bag is not necessary. The hospitality sector invests heavily in takeaway bags but is also ideal for food on the move. A food business offering take-out options will benefit from the advertising that printed bags offer, as they are carried around the city and on public transport for many to see. Paper bags are used widely across the retail gift shop and souvenir sector. These affordable logo bags can carry lightweight branded-retail products purchased from museums, theme parks, high street stores and small independents. Another appealing attribute to using paper bags for logo merchandise is that paper is naturally recyclable. Not only does this make them sustainable, eco-friendly, and reusable, but also kind to our planet. 

Branded Eco Cotton Bags:

There is a greater need for more sustainability from promotional merchandise; there has been an exponential rise in interest, especially from eco friendly promo bags. There is now an almost limitless amount of printed cotton shopper bags available, ranging in style, sizes and colours, to suit all budgets and purposes. Eco printed tote bags have become the choice of bag for custom merchandise for many industries, from charities, education, retail and corporate. Eco promotional tote bags are widely available in natural cotton. However, there is also an extensive array of other promotional eco friendly tote bags made from materials such as RPET, recycled and organic cotton. More businesses now opt for eco-promotional products such as sustainable printed tote bags. Due to their appeal, durability, ecological benefits but also cost. The increase in popularity of more environmentally friendly cotton bags has driven the price down, enabling more affordability and consumer peace of mind. Eco-printed cotton shopper bags are ideal for universities - charity retail, corporate event giveaways, shops, and supermarkets - due to their high demand, especially for branded cotton shopping bags. They carry a higher perceived value, allowing an attractive resale profit margin. 

Promotional RPET Tote Bags:

RPET eco friendly promo bags, just like the eco-cotton printed bags, are also sought after sustainable promotional merchandise. RPET bags and promotional products use recycled plastic bottles. These printed bags come in assorted styles, sizes and colours depending on their requirement. Popular RPET types used for promotional merchandise are tote bags, printed drawstring bags, shopping bags manufactured to create a range of bags. RPET make ideal printed event bags. They are affordable due to their popularity and come in an expansive array of colours. Perfect for choosing a colour that matches or represents your branded identity. They are ideal event merchandise bags, strong rough to carry heavy business literature, and branded products around an event or exhibition but also to use at home for leisure, shopping, and storage. RPET printed bags are an impressive alternative to the standard eco-cotton branded bags, offering a different user experience whilst promoting the increasing choices available from sustainable and eco-friendly materials. Selecting eco-friendly printed products such as printed RPET bags provides a unique opportunity. Not only to promote and advertise your business and services but also to show that you are environmentally aware and care for the planet. It certainly places you in an advantageous position and will allow you to elevate and enhance your reputation and become a notable company worth engaging in business. 

Why are printed drawstring bags so popular?

The most sought after printed bags for sectors such as schools, universities, gyms and even government - are printed drawstring bags. Drawstring bags are an excellent choice, available in a range of styles, materials and that will fit all budgets. Drawstring bags made from polyester are the most in-demand due to their affordability, expansive stock colour range - which makes them appealing to businesses and children - but also because they are ideal for many other different activities. Drawstring promotional bags make fantastic budget school bags and are handy tote bags for events and exhibitions. They are excellent products for gyms and swimming pools; for carrying sportswear and swimming towels. Like other custom bags, there is an extensive range of eco friendly printed drawstring bags available; to cater for the exponential rise in demand for more sustainable branded products. There is a range of eco-friendly materials to choose from, from RPET, natural and organic cotton, appealing to all budgets and tastes, ideal for giveaways and business gifting. Standard cotton and eco friendly tote bags are popular throughout the retail sector and make perfect retail gifts. Cotton drawstrings offer a higher perceived value gift, allowing a good profit margin which can be crucial revenue for not-for-profit organisations and charities. Cotton drawstring bags can also be attractive packaging for retail gift items such as designer cosmetics. A branded mini cotton drawstring will offer an attractive and appealing alternative to standard packaging and gift wrap. 

Why invest in a printed jute bag?

Another fashionable style of bag is promotional jute bags. They are durable, sustainable, and multipurpose - ideal printed event bags and exceptional retail, printed products. Jute bags - like other custom bags; are available in a range of shapes and sizes. They make attractive wine bags but also bags for smaller retail gifts. One of the many tempting attributes of branded jute bags is their longevity. They are the epitome of what is considered a bag for life. They are popular sellers across many industries. From: event promotional jute bags to charity jute shopping bags: where their higher perceived value means when sold they deliver a generous profit margin. Aside from jute being a well-liked alternative to cotton and polyester printed promotional bags, they offer a naturally sustainable and eco friendly product solution, covering a broad spectrum of purposes. Jute bags are a sound investment for company merchandise. Not only can they be used at events to carry heavy corporate literature, but they can be used endless times afterwards, for shopping, beach, and storage bags. For retail - branded jute bags are a fashionable choice, from grocery store bags, high street gift bags and souvenir and gift shops - popular in museums, holiday shops and members clubs, where they are used to store retail and promotional products. 

How promotional cooler bags make a unique merchandise giveaway

Bags are versatile products - they have multiple uses and apply to almost any industry for corporate gifting and the retail market. One of the most practical styles for the summer season; are printed cooler bags. Like other bags, cooler bags are available in a broad range of sizes, styles and colours. Many cool bag styles are for typical use, but they can also hold specific items such as drinks cans. Can cooler bags, a popular choice for summer events like festivals, music events and outdoor marketing campaigns? They are regularly by brands that want to market their new product range, to a diverse audience, perfect during the summer months. Cooler bags also make superb, branded retail merchandise. These are ideal bags for holiday shops, gift stores, supermarkets, and the online sector. Jute bags can also be placed strategically in stores to attract attention. They can be displayed next to BBQs, sun loungers, buckets, spades, and beachwear. Picnic style cool bags are another sought after retail item, ideal for the family camping market, but also, they make unusual executive gifts. These bags also make perfect event merchandise for food shows and pop-up kitchens. They can make a good profit margin due to their high perceived value. Cool bags come in all shapes and sizes, their popularity has led to many standard styles of bags evolving to offer a cooling feature, and cooler drawstring bags are no exception. The cooler printed drawstring bag is an excellent choice for the education sector, especially for schools and universities. These are great bags for lunches, day trips and keeping drinks cool in the summer months. These are also great bags as they can be folded down and packed away with ease, just like a printed foldable bag. Drawstring cooler bags are also tempting merchandise for sports and outdoor activity centres. They make popular souvenir giveaway gifts or branded retail merchandise when purchased in volume, offering a good return on investment. 

How custom printed paper bags are a walking advertisement

The traditional kraft style paper bags with twisted or flat tape handles are the most widely used in hospitality, especially within the food sector. Paper bags have many purposes, from takeaway foods, sandwich bags and sweet bags. Promotional paper bags are also handy. They are ideal for restaurants to use for takeaway meals. Kraft paper bags are naturally recyclable, making them attractive if looking for an eco-friendly and more sustainable branded bag solution. There are bag options; manufactured from recycled paper, offering a complete eco-product that will continue its journey - of being recycled. Designer and luxury high street retailers often invest in laminated paper gift bags with rope handles. You can always expect a premium quality bag, from a reputable store or luxury brand. A retail bag that not only promotes its brand, but also its ethos. A premium gift bag will also create the feel-good factor for its new customer. Luxury paper bags are also sought-after bags for corporate and executive gifting. They are aesthetically attractive but robust and reusable, ideal bags to present staff, client, and executive gifts. Popular sizes are oversized A4 and A5, with gusset and a choice of stock rope handle colour. There is also a choice of lamination, gloss and matt and can be printed in single colours or as an all-over digital full-colour print.

Why speak to Merchandise about your custom branded bag options?

Whatever your requirement, from printed charity jute shopping bags to branded laptop bags, here at Merchandise have a solution to cover all budgets and purposes. Our knowledgeable, friendly, and experienced team are always on hand to guide you through the limitless range of incredible bag options. Whether your industry is government, education, finance, or hospitality, we have an array of exceptional bags designed with you in mind. Our expertise and comprehensive knowledge of branded bags; from cotton, jute, polyester, paper and more - means that we can advise, recommend, and guide you on the best possible and relevant products. Merchandise offers a complete service from inception to delivery, with our team of dedicated account managers available to discuss any element of your order. Our bag range is continually expanding with new and more innovative options available than ever before. We are also environmentally aware, focused and committed to delivering sustainable and eco-friendly bag options across all styles, encompassing all budgets, from entry-level to the more premium.