Christmas packaging

Buy from an extensive range of Christmas packaging now, including printed carrier bags to give your customers a Christmas shopping bag treat.

Try this sparkling range of crystal clear display bags to make your products sparkle this Christmas.

Packaging at Christmas

The run-up to Christmas is shopping heaven so, if you're a retailer, make sure you're ready and prepared with all the Christmas packaging you need.

Here's a handy checklist to make sure you're Christmas ready. Have you got all of the following ready for the Christmas super-season?

• Printed carrier bags complete with your very own Christmas design, logo and/or message of goodwill to customers - the perfect way to stand out from the crowd this festive season!
• Printed mailing bags to show your online and delivery customers that you love Christmas (and that you value them choosing to shop with you at Christmas)
• Crystal clear card bags to display all of those lovely Christmas cards you'll be selling
• Glossy display bags to present your lovely Christmas gift bags
• Super high clarity polypropylene sheets to cover your Christmas hampers and other open-top gift boxes
• Clear flower sleeves to wrap and display all those lovely bouquets and Christmas wreaths
• Sweet bags to display all of those tasty chocolate and sweety treats - the perfect stocking filler!
• Gift bottle bags, complete with gift tag, for those delicious liquid presents
• Gift carrier bags for those lucky people who are getting a selection of smaller gifts in one present… and also for those people who just don't have time to be wrapping presents!

What the internet says about display bags

Display bags need to be specified as working packs first and presentation items second, because they have to retain their shape through filling, sealing, cartoning and the rougher parts of distribution. A transparent film that scuffs easily can see dull long before it reaches the shelf, particularly if secondary packing rubs against it or the consignment is stacked tightly in transit. Gauge control and the resin blend both play a part in how the bag behaves on the line, affecting stiffness, clarity and whether it lies flat or creases at the corners. A sensible spec gives a cleaner shelf appearance and less handling problems.

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A flat-base polyprop bag gives better shelf control than a simple pillow pack because the square bottom lets it stand properly amid filling and display. That matters on a packing line, where a bag that sits proper is easier to occupy cleanly, print, and stack without the product shifting into the seal area. OPP film also offers a crisp see and superb clarity, while a paper card base adds stiffness so the pack retains its shape in secondary packing and on a shelf. Done well, this style cuts handling damage and gives a tidier shopping stop.

Film front bags have to balance visibility with proper handling strength, and that balance beginnings with the material selection. A transparent front assists staff identify contents fast, assists shelf presentation, and reduces checking time on busy picking lines, nevertheless the pack still has to survive filling, stacking, and transit without splitting or wrinkling badly. When the film is also light, it can crease at the front panel or nick at the seal line; when it is also heavy, it uses more material than needed and can feel stiff in use. A sound specification retains the pack tidy, the product recognisable, and the operation running without avoidable waste.

Candy Bags

Paper sweets bags work optimal when the print and stop suit light shopping packing rather than heavy-duty transit. A set of 25 in a pack gives a useful count for small counter displays, party packs, or gift use, and the matte silver grey Treats design adds decoration without turning the bag into a glossy, slippery item that is harder to stack or handle. Paper also gives a alternative feel from film-based packs, with a stiffer body that stands up neatly on display and folds cleanly after filling. For shops, that means better presentation with less fuss at the packing stage.

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Sweet bags have to keep safe the product and still present it neatly, or the all pack loses appeal before it leaves the shelf. A light confectionery bag requirements enough body to stand up, yet not so much stiffness that it feels awkward or fat in the hand. Film selection affects scuffing, seal quality and how well the bag retains grease from sweets or chocolate from showing through. If the material is also thin, edges crease easily and the contents see untidy; if the seals are weak, the pack can split amid picking, display or transit. Good gauge control gives a cleaner stop and less rejects on the line.

Greeting Card Bags

Card bags have to keep safe the printed face and still behave properly on the packing line, which is why film selection matters as much as appearance. A transparent polythene suppliers sleeve with proper gauge control will sit flatter around embellished card, whether the stock carries foil, raised varnish or dense ink coverage, while thin spots in the film invite split seals and corner damage. Stable melt-flow also assists the bagging dash stay predictable, with less static cling and less stoppages when counted packs are fed into consignments. That sort of control retains packing benches moving and cuts avoidable waste, which is where the proper saving normally appears.

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Greeting card bags have to keep safe a delicate printed item while still making the shelf see tidy, so the film selection affects both presentation and handling. A transparent compostable material can give a similar shopping stop to normal polythene suppliers, nevertheless it often requirements tighter control on converting because bio-based stock can react to humidity, folding and seal pressure. If the gauge drifts or the seal line is inconsistent, bags may scuff, split or stick together while moving through packing and transport. Good control on the film retains the card flat and the pack clever through fulfilment, which saves rework at dispatch.

Print Cello bags

Clear cello bags work optimal when the product requirements to be seen at a glance while still being kept clean and presentable. A basket-style pack suits small shopping products, gift items, or loose components because the open, upright shape makes picking easier on the shop floor and speeds up packing close dispatch. The transparent film lets the contents transport the sale, so there is less need for additional insert cards or outer wrap. That said, the film gauge and bag size still need matching to the product, because a flimsy bag can split at the fold and an oversised one wastes space. Good fit and tidy presentation make the all pack more efficient to handle.

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Polypropylene film now gives converters a better route to packaging that requirements strength, clarity, and consistent seal performance. A multi-layer line with in-line coating can build alternative properties into one web, so the film is not relying on a single material behaviour to do all job. That matters on the shop floor, where poor gauge control or uneven coating soon shows up as wrinkling, weak seals, or waste at slitting. When production is install properly, commercial output can be scaled with less stops and less sorting at the stop of the line. The result is a film grade that suits modern packaging and label work without creating avoidable handling problems.

Woven Polypropylene Bags Suppliers

Polypropylene bags are chosen because they grasp up well below daily handling and still retain a sensible cost profile for bulk packing. The material has a useful balance of stiffness and toughness, so sacks and woven bags can transport grain, powder, feed, or other dry product without tearing also easily at the seams or base. Gauge and weave quality matter, because a bag that sees fine on the outside can still split when dropped, dragged, or stacked badly on a pallet. Good bags also assist the filling line dash more smoothly, since they sit squarely below the spout and accept product without snagging. That makes the bag style part of production control, not only a simple wraparound.

Make the most of Christmas with Christmas packaging

Christmas is a time for giving, so make time to give your company a boost this Christmas through a huge range of Christmas packaging.

People spend more on shopping at Christmas than at any other time of the year and people in the UK spend more on Christmas shopping than any other country in Europe, with an average spend of £350 per shopper (Source: Thisismoney.co.uk, November 2014)

All of this makes the festive period the perfect time to take advantage of all of the different types of Christmas packaging on the market, so here are just a few of ideas for how you can use Christmas packaging to benefit your business this Christmas:

Personalise your carrier bags

Print your very own special edition carrier bags with a Christmas design and advertise your business while spreading the joys of Christmas this yuletide season. Printed carrier bags are the perfect way of advertising your business. You can choose your very own design - perhaps snowflakes or tinsel or a Christmas tree - along with your own branding or logo and perhaps a slogan or Christmas message.

You get to choose the design of the printed carrier bag, so you can use it to advertise your business and get some key messaging out there direct to your target market, whilst also showing your customers how much you love Christmas, which can only be a good thing, right?

Printed carrier bags are available in a range of sizes, in plain or coloured polythene and with a message printed on just one or both sides of the bag, so you can create your very own carrier bag just as you see fit.

Once your design is ready, print up enough to suit your business needs - from just a thousand to hundreds of thousands - and let your customers advertise your business this Christmas as they walk around carrying your fantastic printed carrier bag.

Personalise your mailing bags

If your business needs to send parcels or deliveries out this Christmas then you should get some printed mailing bags, personalised with your very own Christmas-style design. By doing so, your parcel or delivery will stand out from the crowd at a time when mail volume goes through the roof, helping you make a lasting impression with your customer and their family, friends or colleagues.

Just like printed carrier bags, printed mailing bags give you the scope to personalise your mailing in just the way you want. Give the polythene mailer a Christmas design - a snowman or some holly and ivy perhaps, or even some carol singers - and get your branding incorporated into the design. Use your company logo, name, advertising slogans etc to get your business message across this Christmas.

You can even print the mailing bag with helpful customer information like your Christmas opening hours, information on returns and refunds for the Christmas period or perhaps details of your upcoming new year sale.

However your Christmas mail is delivered, whether by courier or through the regular post, a bespoke printed mailing bag is the perfect way to stand out from the crowd this Christmas, to show your customers how professional you are and to spread a bit of Christmas joy while you are at it, which is ever a bad thing!

Add some Christmas sparkle to your displays

Any retailer always wants to display their products in the best way possible but even more so at Christmas, when the retail market is so competitive and any slight improvement to your display can make a big difference. That's where glossy display bags and display film comes in!

Display bags are made from high clarity polypropylene film, which gives any products places inside them a wonderful sheen and makes them sparkle. Display bags come in a range of styles, shapes and sizes to suit a variety products. Some of the more popular ones found at Christmas are greeting card bags (for Christmas cards), sweet bags (for yummy stocking fillers), clothing display bags (for that Christmas jumper) and flower sleeves (for those all-important Christmas bouquets).

Alternatively, crystal clear polypropylene film sold on the roll in a range of widths from 50cm to 70cm can provide the perfect gift wrap for any present and comes in particularly handy for wrapping flowers, bottles or other awkwardly-shaped presents.

Where to buy Christmas packaging

Christmas packaging manufacturers and suppliers include:

Printed Carrier Bags
Printed Carrier Bags is the place to go for your special Christmas carrier bags. Get an instant quote on a range of high quality carriers, printed with your own Christmas design and/or company logo, with prices from just 4p a bag and free UK delivery.
www.printedcarrierbags.com

Cellophane Bags
Put some sparkle into your retail displays this Christmas with crystal clear glossy display bags. Discount Cellophane Bags stock a massive range of high clarity polypropylene bags - the superior alternative to cellophane. From sweet bags to flower sleeves, this is an essential visit for retailers preparing for the festive season.
www.discountcellophanebags.co.uk

Carrier Bags
Every retailer needs carrier bags and never more so than at Christmas, but don't worry, this website has it all covered. From printed carriers to fashion carriers and with every carrier in between, there only site you need to visit is Carrier Bags.
www.carrierbags.co

Mailing Bags
This fab website doesn't just specialise in mailing bags - their fantastic Christmas Bags section contains tonnes of useful information about Christmas packaging, including printed carriers, display bags and greeting card bags, plus where to buy them!
www.buy-mailing-envelopes.co.uk

Greeting Card Bags
Catering for all your Christmas card needs, Discount Greetings Card Bags is the only website you'll need for super shiny greeting card bags. Give your Christmas cards some added sparkle - and any other greeting cards for that matter.
www.discountgreetingscardbags.co.uk

Research & Resources

To find out more about the various types of Christmas packaging and the huge role that polythene packaging plays in the retail sector in the run-up to Christmas, please visit:

PackagingKnowledge: The number one online resource for the UK's plastic packaging industry, featuring detailed information on a huge range of Christmas packagining, including display bags and retail bags, plus in-depth articles and analysis on the important role this plays in the festive season.

Goldstork: Free online directory featuring the very best in Christmas packaging websites, including websites on printed carrier bags, specialist greeting card bags websites and others specialising in retail display bags.

PlasticBags.uk.com: This free polythene packaging directory lists an excellent selection of specialist websites for Christmas packaging, including mailing bags, printed carrier bags and glossy display bags. Browse through retailers' product listings and find just the Christmas packaging you need.

Gift bags - the perfect accompaniment to gifts

Don't have time to wrap all your Christmas presents? Not very good at folding the wrapping and end up giving presents coated in a big ball of messy crumpled paper?

Gift bags are just what you - or your customers who meet the description above - are looking for and the perfect way to give presents without having to do any wrapping.

Available in a standard carrier bag shape in a range of sizes, or in a bottle bag shape, to fit a bottle of champagne, wine or spirits, gift bags are made of matt laminated paper bag with luxurious cord handles and a gift tag and are available in a range of sparkly colours.

Just place your present or bottle inside the gift bag - if you really want to impress, you can always wrap it in some coloured tissue or crepe paper first, with no need to fold or wrap - then write a nice Christmas message on the gift tag and hand it over, looking nice and shiny. Simple as that!

Recycle at Christmas

Christmas is a time where packaging is used and disposed of more quickly than at any other time of the year. Around the world, people unwrap presents and take them out of their boxes in their billions, often without a thought for where the packaging ends up.

But much of the packaging we use at Christmas can be recycled or reused, so please consider what you do with the following Christmas packaging before you throw it away:

Wrapping paper - the biggest culprit of all. Make sure you put all your wrapping paper in your paper recycling (you should separate your foil wrapping first)

Wrapping paper rolls - the cardboard tube that wrapping is wrapped around before being dispensed can be placed in the paper recycling

Gift bags - paper gift bags can also be thrown in the paper recycling, along with their gift tags (luxurious rope handles should be removed first)

Box packaging - manufacturers normally put plenty of packaging on products, including many given as gifts. This usually starts with a cardboard box, which can be recycled with the usual paper recycling

Plastic packaging - often the inner-wrapping for a gift, after the cardboard box has been set aside. This can be placed in your plastic recycling.

Christmas cards - you might leave these up for a few days after Christmas (no more than 12 mind you!) but when taken down, they can also go in the paper recycling.

Of course, all recycling depots or collection agents - e.g. councils, private waste disposal companies - have slightly different rules over what can be disposed of as recycling, so always check with your local recycling agent.