Paper gift bags are currently the most popular packaging. They are favored by many businesses due to their low cost and excellent printing quality. So what are the main materials used for paper gift bags? What are some inexpensive yet effective craftsmanship commonly used in gift bags?
1. Material: Common materials for paper gift bags include coated paper, single-powder cardstock, kraft paper, and specialty paper.
250g single-powder cardstock is the most widely used in gift bags due to its low cost, excellent printing quality, and ability to showcase various crafts. However, single-powder cardstock lacks toughness, so single-powder cardstock gift bags are typically coated with matte or glossy film.
Kraft paper is particularly tough, resistant to tearing, and requires no lamination, providing a pleasant feel. However, due to its high texture, it is not easy to accept ink, so its printing quality is not as good as single-powder cardstock.
Specialty paper generally refers to paper grades designed for specific properties and applications, with high added value. Compared to ordinary paper, specialty paper offers high performance, high added value, high technological content, and a shorter lifecycle. Coated specialty paper offers exceptional printing results, while uncoated specialty paper offers a pleasant feel. Major types include pearlescent paper, colored cardboard, gold and silver cardboard, and patterned paper.
2. Processing: Common processes for paper gift bags include lamination, hot stamping, UV treatment, and embossing. Each process has its own unique characteristics, and merchants can choose the one that best suits their needs.
Lamination can be matte or glossy. Laminated paper bags are more durable and moisture-resistant and deform-resistant.
Hot stamping, characterized by its metallic texture, is generally used to highlight key information or brand logos on packaging. Hot stamping paper comes in a variety of colors, including gold, silver, blue, and red, and can be selected based on your needs.
Spotted UV treatment is primarily used for images or logos on matte-laminated gift bags, creating a strong contrast with the matte film to highlight key points.
3. Accessories: A common accessory for gift bags is a carrying string. Common carrying strings for paper bags include three-strand rope, nylon rope, cotton rope, and woven webbing. Some gift bags used to package heavy items are often secured with eyelets to prevent the strings from tearing during handling.
A complete paper gift bag printing primarily consists of the above components. Of course, given the varying needs of each merchant, requirements for gift bag materials, printing, and craftsmanship also vary. Therefore, before ordering custom gift bags, merchants should carefully research the available materials and craftsmanship to more accurately formulate their needs.