Rope Handle Bag
BRANDED LUXURY PAPER BAG WITH TRADITIONAL CORDS
Luxury Paper Bags / Rope handle bag
Made to order from premium materials
The historic rope handle bag has proven reliability, luxury appearance and unlimited areas of application.
After decades of manufacturing, we have refined this bag style to the extent of perfection.
CUSTOMISATION OPTIONS
Bag style options
HANDLE ATTACHMENT
Glued or knotted
ROPE STYLE
Cotton or polypropylene
DESIGN UPGRADES
Ribbon closure, hang tags, custom bag body elements and extra handles
Detailed info below:
Bag Anatomy; Design Upgrades
MINIMUM ORDER – 100 PCS
Sizes, materials & finishes
SIZES
Variety of stock cutters or custom size by request
PREMIUM PAPERS
White or colour-dyed papers made in Europe, smooth or textured in different patterns
PRINTING OPTIONS
CMYK or Pantone printing for exact colour match
LUXURY FINISHES
Foil blocking, foil embossing, foil debossing, blind embossing, blind debossing or spot UV
COATING
Matt, gloss or soft touch lamination
1300 +
STOCK SIZE CUTTERS
AVAILABLE
60 +
DESIGN ELEMENTS READY FOR
PRODUCTION
100 +
PREMIUM PAPERS IN
PRODUCTION
Structural elements
The classic, rectangular bag body shape allows a wide expanse for branding. In combination with the chosen rope style and colour, the bag may become either subtle or extraordinary.
There are two equally reliable ways to attach the ropes to the bag body – by glueing or by knots.
Whether glued or knotted, the handles are always attached to the bag’s upper, reinforced part called the turnover top (TOT).
Bag body materials
The bag body is made from paper or paperboard. The material thickness is usually around 200 to 300 g/sq.m.
Reinforcement
To increase the bag’s strength and reliability, we add reinforcing layers. They are placed on the inside of the bag’s bottom and under the turnover top. The reinforcing layers are permanently glued to the body material.
All reinforcing bottom pieces have a thickness of at least 350 g/sq.m. The TOT reinforcement is ca. 700 g/sq.m. per side. This extra support adds to the bag’s high-quality standard.
Handles
The glued handles are attached to the bag body permanently. The rope ends are discreetly hidden under the turnover top and come out through delicate slots.
The knotted handles are not attached permanently. The ropes end with knots that can be seen inside the bag. Although not permanent, the knots are securely tightened and hard to undo.
Whether glued or knotted, the handles are always attached to the bag’s upper, reinforced part called the turnover top (TOT).
Bag body materials
The bag body is made from paper or paperboard. The material thickness is usually around 200 to 300 g/sq.m.
Reinforcement
To increase the bag’s strength and reliability, we add reinforcing layers. They are placed on the inside of the bag’s bottom and under the turnover top. The reinforcing layers are permanently glued to the body material.
All reinforcing bottom pieces have a thickness of at least 350 g/sq.m. The TOT reinforcement is ca. 700 g/sq.m. per side. This extra support adds to the bag’s high-quality standard.
Handles
The glued handles are attached to the bag body permanently. The rope ends are discreetly hidden under the turnover top and come out through delicate slots.
The knotted handles are not attached permanently. The ropes end with knots that can be seen inside the bag. Although not permanent, the knots are securely tightened and hard to undo.
Rope Style
The ropes that we typically use are 5,5 mm in diameter and the length depends on the bag size and the clients’ preference.
There are many colours on stock and others are available after custom order.
Branding area on bag body and bottom, inside and outside
Make it remarkable
The bag upgrades are packaging design elements for extra functionality, custom inner shape or new capacity. Each of them presents a great opportunity to create tailored packaging solutions.
Ribbon Closure
Ribbons are used as an elegant finishing touch to the paper bag. They have a double purpose – to decorate and to serve as closure. Ribbons are available in different widths and lengths, dozens of colours and various materials.
The central ribbon has two attachment styles, glued or threaded. Design tips
Swing Tags
The swing tags are additional cardboard elements that hang on a thin string. The tags may have custom shapes and the strings come in different styles.
There are three possible attachment positions: on the handle, on the bag body or on the turnover top. Design tips
Fixed Tags
The fixed tags are cardboard elements that have a punched hole or a slot large enough to fit a threaded rope or a ribbon.
This type of tag is suitable for fixing either on the handle or on the ribbon closure. Design tips
*Applicable for knotted handles only
Bag Body Elements
These options add to the bag’s appeal and bring its functionality to a new level.
These elements have different customisable design features, such as the contrasting inlay colour and texture, the clear window outline or the separator’s style and attachment. Design tips
Extra Handles
In addition to the basic bag handle, die-cut handle slots may be present to form a combined handle design.
The extra handles add an alternative way of carrying the paper bag. The die-cut grip hole shape is customisable. Design tips
More upgrade options can be specially developed and produced for specific product and brand requirements.
Inside look at real-life projects
Project Brief
1.
PROJECT OUTLINE
We highlight the purpose and key elements of the packaging project. We start a discussion about product type, sizes, colours, materials, branding methods and more.
INITIAL QUOTING
Based on project specifics in combination with the established design features and quantities, we quote exact unit cost or а rough price range and all one-time expenses.
Sustainability Management
We transparently share choices of packaging features for a sustainable packaging product through a well-managed design and manufacturing process.
PRODUCT RECYCLABILITY
RECYCLED MATERIALS
CARBON FOOTPRINT MANAGEMENT
PAPER OFFCUTS UTILISATION
SIZE AND DESIGN OPTIMISATION
