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Cheap Reusable Bags for Fundraisers: Look Past Your Purchasing Budget

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Cheap Reusable Bags for Fundraisers: Look Past the BudgetMany 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

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custom tote bags usa madeCustom 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

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Custom Laminated BagsWhether 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

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Wholesale Folding BagsMore 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?

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Photo cred: Malaise Petersen
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!

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Bags made from recycled materialsBags 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 →

Custom Travel Bags Round Out a Month of New Products!

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Custom Travel BagsOver the past month, Bulletin Bag [.com] has added five new product categories in response to our clients’ ever-changing needs. Our custom travel bags are the last of these new items (for now!).

Packing can be a pain, but travelers always appreciate custom luggage they receive from an employer or client! No matter the destination, these bags are used regularly, ensuring long-lasting brand exposure.

Custom travel bags aren’t just for corporate gifts in the business world. Outdoor lovers, athletes, students, and professionals alike use high quality, on trend custom travel bags, messenger bags, luggage, and duffels for traveling, but also for hauling gear around town. These workhorse bags have proven their worth time and again with touches like MP3 holders, tablet protection, and other tech integration intertwined with traditional aesthetics. Continue reading →

Everyone Needs Custom Business Bags!

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GEB6417-grEver-present portable electronics need a place to live while in transit, and that’s why Bulletin Bag [.com] has added custom business bags to our custom bag lineup! These functional messenger bags, computer backpacks, and laptop bags are designed to make your branding pop while providing organization while on the go!

According to Pew Research Center, 78% of adults under 30 own a laptop or desktop computer, and 45% own a tablet…and don’t even get us started on smartphones! So adding custom business bags to our lineup has been a long time coming. Luckily, these bags have functionality to accommodate even the most die-hard tech traveler or on-the-go businessperson. From tablet and computer sleeves to multi-function organizers to smartphone stash pockets—these bags are ready to take on anything! Continue reading →

Custom Duffel Bags Are Here!

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Custom Duffel BagsWe’ve completed phase three of our product expansion, and Bulletin Bag [.com] is thrilled to now offer a hand-picked selection of popular custom duffel bags to our clients. Our duffels can be screenprinted, embroidered, or printed in full color with your logo or artwork.

These bags are a great choice for number of different projects because of their utility, high perceived value, and durability. From schools to sports teams, business travelers to fitness clubs—our high quality custom duffel bags convey your messaging with style. Continue reading →

Custom Drawstring Backpacks: They’re Here!

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HIB3065_grBulletin Bag has been selling custom drawstring backpacks for a long time. The problem is, unless a client asked, they had no idea we offered them! We’re excited to announce that has changed. We now have a category on our website just for drawstring backpacks!

There are so many options out there for drawstring backpacks—and it can be daunting to find the right one for your needs. That’s why we have hand-chosen a selection of our most popular ones. Even though we offer them in price points for every budget, we didn’t skimp on quality. Continue reading →