On Display: Bags and Enhancements - Style, In the Bag
Shrink Bags
PVC shrink bags are offered in square, rectangular, domed, and arched stock shapes. Shapes can also be tailored to a manufacturer's specifications. Dome-shaped shrink bags are especially popular for wrapping gift baskets. The firm also offers bags, overwraps, custom-printed gift boxes, nested gift boxes, basket fillers, bows, and organza pouches. Sunrise Packaging Group Inc., West Babylon, NY.
Stock, Custom Designs
A supplier offers more than 3400 paper and plastic bags in stock. Plastic bags are available in polypropylene and vinyl. Stock bags can be customized with a brand's logo, and custom bag styles are also possible. For closures, marketers can choose from drawstrings, zippers, and snaps. The company also offers gift boxes, ribbons, accessories, tissue paper, labels, and many other components to help packaging make a lasting first impression. Bags On The Net, Bohemia, NY.
Cosmetics Case
A case is ideal for holding cosmetics as well as jewelry. Different-sized storage compartments accommodate such items as eye shadow, lipstick, necklaces, and rings. Decorated in lustrous black fabric, the case looks stylish on a dresser or as a travel case. To ensure that items are kept in their place, the compartments are fashioned with closures. Anisa International Inc., Atlanta, GA.
Paper-Plastic Hybrid
A shopping bag made from paper and plastic was created for a Lancôme Paris promotion. The off-white handles were made from natural cotton and fitted through high-gloss baked-enamel eyelets. The bag's high-impact photographic image was four-color-process offset printed. The brand's logo was flexographically printed on the plastic. As part of the promotion, some bags were printed with store names. Interconti Systems Inc., La Jolla, CA.
Promoting Products
Promotional accessories are designed according to the latest trends in fabrics, materials, colors, and shapes. Bags, totes, small leather cases, and vanity cases are among the products offered. The firm offers other items to further promote a package, such as diaries, scarves, and watches. Alcan Packaging Techpack, New York, NY.
Tote Style
A tote-style bag features durable plastic and satin ribbon handles. The Bloom Bag's tapered shape allows products to fit comfortably inside. It is available in colors including green, orange, pink, and purple. For added elegance, the bag can be paired with opalescent Shimmer Cellane, which the supplier offers in stock. Shimmer Cellane is available in copper, gold, green, pink, purple, silver, white, yellow, and custom colors. Temkin International Inc., Springville, UT.
Collapsible Purse
A collapsible mesh purse features a sheer finish that shows products off beautifully. The mesh can be customized in different colors and printed with designs. Nested and round boxes are also available in PVC and metallic finishes to match the look of the purse. In addition, the firm supplies bags in sheer and velvet designs. The sheer bags can feature drawstrings decorated with roses. Other bag embellishments include beaded fringe, embroidered trims, beaded and organza flowers, and patterned lace with sequins. Papillon Ribbon & Bow Co., New York, NY.