We encounter various types of tote bags in our daily shopping lives. Besides uniquely shaped pockets, almost all tote bags use handles. Today, we’ll share some tips on how to match different colored handles for several common paper tote bags.

Kraft paper bags can generally be divided into yellow kraft paper bags and white kraft paper bags. Yellow kraft paper, because it’s unbleached, has a yellowish-brown color and doesn’t require lamination. Kraft paper bags inherently possess a rustic and vintage feel, and are typically paired with hemp rope, yellowish-brown paper rope, or dark-colored handles.

White kraft paper bags are bright and translucent, often using bright red handles to highlight their elegant quality. White cardboard bags are pure white and sturdy, and are most commonly paired with white handles to further emphasize their ethereal beauty. Some manufacturers also use black handles on white paper bags for a strong contrast, as black and white are the most classic color combination in the design world. A strong color clash makes them unforgettable.

The handles of other black cardstock bags, coated paper bags, and art paper bags are often the same color as the bag body to highlight its overall unity; this is the most common method. When unsure which color handle to choose, a matching color is generally a safe bet.

There is a lot of professional knowledge about the handles on paper bags, and today we’ve only touched on the tip of the iceberg. If you have any needs for printing paper bags, please feel free to contact us!