Laminated Whole Foods Bags: Yes, We Can!

July 15, 2016Bulletin Bag Products, Promotion IdeasPrinting IdeasBulletin Bag

“You know those laminated Whole Foods bags? Do you make those?” We have a lot of conversations that start out this way. (Psst…the answer is yes!). Bulletin Bag currently offers custom laminated bags in 13 stock sizes, and with several material options (some are even insulated). Additionally, we can make any of our custom bags in ANY shape, size, or material!

Remember that the lead-time is much longer for these bags than for our stock bags. What’s the difference? Stock bags have an imprint area that your art needs to print within, while custom laminated bags print from seam to seam on all surfaces of the bag. The minimum order quantity is 3000 bags for custom laminated bags, but the end result is worth it for a lot of clients. After all, it’s your messaging in full color, on all surfaces of the bag! Continue reading →

New Insulated Grocery Bag Features Unique Styling and Maximum Flexibility!

June 28, 2016UncategorizedBulletin Bag

Any custom insulated grocery bag fits the bill for a useful, practical giveaway or promotion. This holds especially true for our newest addition to this category. You’ve probably never seen an insulated bag quite like this before!

Joining together the utility of an insulated tote with the convenience of a cinchpack, our Insulated Drawstring Tote is unlike our other thermal bags. Its unique V-shaped gusset makes storing easy, as it lays fairly flat when not in use. The generous size ensures that most everything you need for a day on the boat, beach, (or grocery store!) can fit inside. Continue reading →

Custom Utility Tote (and More) Now at Bulletin Bag!

June 18, 2016Bulletin Bag ProductsNylon/PolyesterBulletin Bag

We mean it when we say we listen to our clients. If you want something that we don’t offer, we try to find it. If enough people ask, we make it a permanent fixture on our site! Our all new custom utility tote is one of those great additions!

Our Large Utility Tote is all business. It will take your load from the car to wherever you are heading—vacation, beach, sports practice, you name it. Don’t worry, the spacious compartment can handle all your gear, because its wire rim keeps the tote’s shape and adds sturdiness. The 14” handle drop ensure you have a good grip on your stuff. Continue reading →

Collapsible Shopping Bags: 8 Times They Save the Day!

June 9, 2016Reusable Bag TipsFolding BagsBulletin Bag

Collapsible shopping bags are everywhere. They’re so convenient, and perfect for grab-n-go shopping trips. Clients love how compact they are. You can stash them virtually anywhere and they don’t take up much space. In municipalities that have plastic bag bans and fees, this style is especially popular amongst both men and women!

When considering a collapsible shopping bag for your next marketing promotion or fundraiser, make sure to evaluate the material options against your intended use. Nonwoven polypropylene collapsible shopping bags are very budget friendly, but won’t be as compact or durable as our Medium RuMe Bag (for example). Nylon and polyester bags are great for damp or wet items, while cotton folding bags can be more easily cleaned.

Don’t let the name of the style fool you—this type of bag is great for more than shopping. Need proof? Here are eight real-life instances in which collapsible shopping bags can save the day: Continue reading →

Cheap Reusable Bags for Fundraisers: Look Past Your Purchasing Budget

June 1, 2016Promotion IdeasFundraisers, Nonprofits, SchoolsBulletin Bag

Cheap Reusable Bags for Fundraisers: Look Past the Budget Many of our nonprofit clients hold reusable bag fundraisers and most think they want cheap reusable bags to resell. After all, buying the most bags you can get for your money makes sense, right? At first glance, it might seem that way. However, this is not usually the way to maximize a return on your investment.

We understand that money is tighter than ever before. There is a lot of competition between equally worthy organizations for that money. While not all nonprofit demographics will support a $10 or $20 per-bag fundraiser, finding a “sweet spot” between initial cost and return will yield a much more successful fundraiser than you think.

Don’t believe us? Consider these three examples: Continue reading →

Five Things to Know About Custom Tote Bags USA Made

May 16, 2016Promotion Ideas, Reusable Bag TipsUSA MadeBulletin Bag

Custom tote bags—USA made or otherwise—are an excellent way to take your organization’s branding or messaging to the next level. Some of our tote bags are USA made, but many are not. Whether your project dictates locally sourced bags, if you’re looking into reducing your carbon footprint, or if you just want to support American workers, USA made bags are a viable option for quality tote bags.

As you start the planning process for your custom tote bags, USA made bags can have some quirks that make them unlike our others. Here are five things to keep in mind as your project unfolds: Continue reading →

Five [Other] Uses for Custom Laminated Bags

May 9, 2016Bulletin Bag Products, Reusable Bag TipsBulletin Bag

Whether purchased in small quantities of 100, or fully customized and ordered by the thousands, custom laminated bags are popular items around here! The smooth, shiny feel of the material combines with bright logos and bold colors appeal to a wide range of marketers and retail stores alike (check out our client’s bag to the left!). Plus, since lamination is slick, it’s easier to clean that an uncoated bag made from the same material (simply wipe it down with a wet cloth or disinfectant spray).

Our custom laminated bags are made using woven polypropylene, nonwoven polypropylene, or recycled PET and come in many different sizes, colors, and materials. This is great for the purpose of making your logo pop for a reusable bag project, but what happens after you give the bag away? Likely, they are reused, perhaps as a grocery bag. After all, the laminated coating allows the rectangular bag to better maintain its shape, which enables easier packing at checkout.

But there are lots of other uses for custom laminated bags once you’re done using them. Here are our favorite five ways to repurpose them: Continue reading →

Wholesale Folding Bags: What You Need to Know

May 3, 2016Bulletin Bag Products, Promotion Ideas, Reusable Bag TipsFolding BagsBulletin Bag

More and more municipalities across the country are enacting plastic bag bans or fees, and shoppers are finding ways to adapt. As a result, folding bags, in large part due to their incredible convenience, are more popular than ever. However, there’s more to buying wholesale folding bags than you’d think. Here are some things to consider when deciding on those ultra-portable reusable bags that collapse, fold, or stuff into smaller footprints. Continue reading →

Custom Grocery Bags: Technology-Based Marketing Tool?

April 29, 2016Green IssuesBulletin Bag

: Photo cred: Malaise Petersen

Have you heard about the futuristic custom grocery bags demonstrated at Adobe Summit last month? A chip embedded in a retailer’s product price tag stores data (like SKU number and price). When the consumer puts the item in a Smart Bag, it’s automatically tracked and identified by an RFID reader in the bag. The Smart Bag tracks what’s inside, makes the product information available on the buyer’s connected devices, and enables checkout and payment without standing in lines!

Bulletin Bag’s custom grocery bags can’t do that yet, but it may not be that long before they can! While you’re waiting for this awesome technology to become mainstream, you can still customize virtually every OTHER aspect of your bags with us! Continue reading →

Bags Made from Recycled Materials: New Hues for Popular Bag!

April 25, 2016Bulletin Bag Products, Promotion IdeasFolding Bags, SustainabilityBulletin Bag

Bags made from recycled materials have always been an important mainstay in our reusable bag lineup. It feels good to know you’re using a product that was created from the waste from another. As such, we offer more than a dozen bags made from recycled materials at Bulletin Bag [.com]!

We’ve all seen a laminated bag that proudly proclaims how it was a plastic bottle in a past life. Did you know, however, that there are other options for bags made from recycled materials besides that stuff from recycled drink bottles? We offer reusable bags made from recycled cotton, recycled polyester, and recycled PET! Continue reading →