Laminated Metallic Tote Bag

Non-Woven Material Colours:

See our colour chart for 30 different colours to choose from. Because everything is made-to-order you have greater creative freedom. Mix bag, handles, stitching and piping colours within a single order without affecting cost.

250pcs minimum per colourway combination.

Pantone colour match for quantities over 10,000 units

Print in any colour

Laminated Material Colour:

All laminated bags4life material is pantone matched with additional option of laminating internally too. The design itself is printed onto gloss or matte laminated film which is then bonded onto the base material. The OPP laminated Non-woven PP, Woven PP or laminated rPET works great with complex CMYK designs

Metallic & Textured Laminated Non-Woven Material Colours:

A metallic film is bonded onto the base colour of the bag (normally white).

Gold or silver metallic material is available on orders over 500.

Other metallic colours and textured non-woven material is available on orders over 5,000 units.

Nylon Colours:

Coloured nylon is available in over 10 standard colours- White, black, Navy, Light Blue, Red, Pink, Yellow, Bottle Green, Light Green, Orange and Purple. See colour chart. Nylon material colour can be pantone matched on orders over 10,000 units.  

Nylon Colour Chart - Smartbags (742 KB)

Cotton Material Colours:

Natural cotton is standard. Dyed cotton stock bags are available in Black, White, Green, Blue and Red. We can dye to pantone match on made to order bags over 5000 units.

Canvas Material Colours:

Natural canvas is standard. We can dye to pantone match on made-to-order bags over 5,000 units.

Jute & Juco Material Colours:

Natural Jute is standard. Dyed jute and juco bags are available on bespoke orders of over 5,000 units.

ARTWORK INFORMATION

Logo and fonts artwork files will be needed in a format suitable for print.

For a full downloadable guide click here

Below is an outline of the main tips to help:

High resolution files:

Artwork should be provided as an outlined high-res PDF or AI files. 300 dpi is ideal and images should be no less than 180 dpi.

File type: Ideally, artwork should be saved as an AI file in Illustrator, Photoshop or Freehand format. These files are used to create the printing templates and their quality will be reflected in the end result.

Print Colours:

Supply the guidelines and Pantone colours (PMS) if your logo or brand images needs to be replicated in a specific Pantone colour. The colours can usually be derived from artwork files but having the right details will ensure an exact match.

Fonts:

If you would like to use a specific font on your bags, please supply the font name and outline details. We can create it if you do not have it electronically. For example you might want your web address printed on the side panels in a certain font, simply name the font and we can re-create, even if you do not have it as an original art file.

Attaching files for email:

Files should be sent via email or FTP. When sending files, you should also attach a PDF version.

PRINT INFORMATION:

There are a number of print techniques available for printing on a reusable bag and it will influence the material you decide to use and even the style that is suitable.

For a full downloadable guide please click here

Silk screen printing:

Is suitable for Non-woven, Cotton, Jute and rPET eco-bags. It is the perfect choice when the artwork is simple and bold. Block or spot colours colours work best.  

Digital Colour Process:

This is best suited for graphic or digitally created artwork and pictures. It is also cost effective where many colours are used and high volumes required. It will give a contemporary and quality finish. The additional finish of a matte or gloss laminate can be applied to enhance the look of the bag. It is suitable for all laminated bags: Non-woven laminated, Woven laminated and rPET laminated bags.

Heat transfer:

Essentially a tattoo or a decal is created and with the use of heat bonded onto the bag. This method can be used for Non-woven bags or rPET bags. This method will achieve a brilliant photo quality for your bags without the need for lamination, however print coverage will be limited to the size of the heat transfer rather than the size of the bag.

If you have any questions please call 0208 242 4468 or email matt@smartbags.co.uk for help with your artwork and order.