Choosing the right string can elevate a paper bag from an ordinary bag to a brand symbol. JS Packaging will teach you how to choose string for a paper bag , taking into account the material and form, combined with brand positioning and usage scenarios .
Ⅰ. Material of paper bag rope
- Cotton rope
- Features : soft and skin-friendly, natural texture , medium load-bearing, environmentally friendly and biodegradable .
- Suitable brands : Brands that focus on nature, warmth , and light luxury , such as organic cotton clothing brands, handmade bakeries, and natural skincare brands .
- Three-strand rope
- Features : Three-strand rope is made of a mixture of polyester, nylon, polypropylene and other products, and has the characteristics of high strength, wear resistance and corrosion resistance. Its price is more expensive than similar multi-strand ropes .
- Suitable brands : Popular brands that focus on practicality and cost-effectiveness, such as daily shopping bags, promotional handbags , and clothing gift bags .
- Plain weave rope
- Features : Mostly made of polyester or cotton blended material, with high color saturation, not easy to pilling, medium load-bearing , smooth surface, little difference between the front and back, visually simpler and neater than three-strand rope .
- Suitable brands : Brands with a simple, modern, and Instagram-style style, such as minimalist brand gift bags , niche designer brand gift bags, internet celebrity product handbags, limited-time event paper bags, and beauty gift bags.
- Threaded rope
- Features : The surface has dense spiral patterns, a strong three-dimensional sense, and a stiff touch. The material is mostly polypropylene or polyester, with strong load-bearing capacity, waterproof and wear-resistant, and not easy to fade .
- Suitable brands : Brands that emphasize durability and an industrial style, such as workwear brands, outdoor gear stores, tool brands, and home hardware brands. High-load-bearing paper bags, industrial-style paper bags, and long-term reusable paper bags are also recommended .
- Paper Rope & Paper Rope
- Features : Made of twisted paper, available in single and multi-strands, environmentally friendly and biodegradable , feels brittle but has a natural texture, has a weak load-bearing capacity, and is suitable for use with thicker paper bags .
- Suitable brands : Brands that focus on environmental protection, minimalism , and niche products , lightweight packaging , environmentally friendly paper bags, and brand culture paper bags .
Ⅱ. The form of paper bag rope
- Stick- on
- The two ends of the rope are glued to the inside of the paper bag with glue. It is easy to install and low cost, but the load-bearing capacity is limited . Disposable lightweight paper bags are not suitable for repeated lifting or high-load bearing scenarios .
- Rivet type
- Use metal or plastic rivets to fix the rope on both sides of the paper bag. The structure is strong and the load-bearing capacity is strong. Rivets can be used to decorate paper bags with high load-bearing requirements. It is suitable for brands that focus on durability and detailed texture .
- Rope -threading
- Rope holes are reserved on both sides of the paper bag. The rope is passed through the hole and tied to secure it. The rope length can be adjusted and it is easy to disassemble. It has a medium load-bearing capacity and is flexible to operate . It is suitable for customized paper bags to meet individual needs .
- Open hole type
- A long hole is directly cut in the top of the paper bag, and a rope can be passed through the hole for easy carrying without additional fastening. This simple structure is low in cost, but the rope can easily wear out the edge of the hole, and the load-bearing capacity is medium. Suitable for brands pursuing cost-effectiveness and production efficiency.
Ⅲ.Recommended combinations of paper bags and ropes
1.Fashion brands : Choose a three-strand rope + drawstring style, suitable for daily shopping bags, to meet consumers’ needs for carrying multiple products , and take into account both cost-effectiveness and practicality .
2.Clothing brands : Choose a cotton rope + string style , which is adjustable and suitable for consumers of different heights. Paired with a matte paper bag, it highlights a light luxury texture and is suitable for gift packaging or exclusive member bags .
3.Environmentally friendly brand : choose paper rope + rivet type, paired with kraft paper bags, to convey the concept of environmental protection, suitable for lightweight items such as books, drinks, stationery, etc.
- Niche brands : Choose the perforated style and pair it with special paper bags to highlight the handmade texture. It is suitable for handmade jewelry packaging and brings consumers closer emotionally.
