Let’s make something SUSTAINABLE together.
1. Exploration
Determine what you want your packaging to say about your brand.
2. Pick a Material
Choose from a range of sustainably sourced, reusable materials.
3. Find
Casual to couture, reusable bag your brand’s
Find a Style
4. Select a Construction
Pick a size, shape, and fabrication.
5. Printing and Finishing couture, find a bag that reflects brand’s style.
Decide on printing and finishing details to pull it all together!
We provide you with a custom design based on your required features, design aesthetic, and sustainability goals.
What are your sustainability goals?
What do you want your packaging to say about your brand? Do you need a custom shape?
· Water repellent
· Synthetic material that mimics the texture, strength, and appearance of woven materials
· Lightweight fabric
· Strong and durable material
PET plastic that has been recycled, reprocessed, and
· Versatile customization options
· Robust material that can endure a number of uses
· 100% recycled plastic (often bottles) made into something new
· Tear resistant
· Made from 70% or more paper pulp with the balance content being latex that does not deform
· Robust material that can
· 100% recycled plastic (often bottles) endure a number of uses
· Versatile and hypoallergenic
· Fabric made from cotton using a plain weave
Common material measurements.
PPNW, PPW, and RPET
· 75gsm-160gsm
· Lamination adds weight to the overall material
Nylon/Polyester
· 210T/210D-300T/300D
· Can be standalone or used as an additional layer to another material as a liner
Cotton
· 4oz-16oz
Jute/Hemp
· 12oz or 430gsm
gsm: Grams per square meter
T: Thread count
D: Denier, unit of measure of fibers
Can Be Made of Recycled Material
Cotton
PPNW
RPET
Washable Paper
Natural Linen
Cork Mesh
EVA
TPU
Tyvek Organza
Felt
Material features
Reusable Sustainable Sourcing Available
Water/Soy Based Printing Available
Piping
Provides a framed look - there are two ways to finish the edges of the piping:
Fold over: More expensive as it takes more material and time.
Flush Cut: Less expensive, no fold over at the top, cut straight across.
Hand sewn
Sonic seal
Sewn directly to turntop
· Cost-effective option
· Faster lead times
· Not a high labor cost
· Silk screen & lamination
· Limited size options
· Limited material options
Cut & Sew Construction
· Hand-stitched
· Hand-finished & machine-made
· Higher cost than sonic seal
· Sewn turntop
· Provides greatest versatility in customizations such as sizes, printing options, etc.
While no printing method is 100% sustainable, there are options to consider based on your goals, such as using water or soy-based inks.
• Blind Embossing/Debossing: no inks used
• Sewing labels or patches: After removing the patch or label, some materials can then be recycled afterwards (depending on the base material and the patch material)
• The fewer the colors, the less detailed the design, and a smaller print coverage can all lead to less water waste discharged to the environment
Additional details
Add-ons:
Examples: Ribbons, tissue, tags
Closures:
Examples: Velcro, buttons, zippers
Legal Requirements:
• US law requires country of origin information to be permanently visible on any product entering the country. For cut and sew products, a printed sewn in label with this information is typically what is seen. If a bag is laminated, printing the country of origin information on the bag is most cost effective.
• Other customer-specific information is sometimes printed on the sewn in label (legal information, entanglement warnings, care instructions, traceability codes).
Concept through final artwork
Dedicated to Detail, papers, materials, finishes, foils, closures, and more
Sustainability Experts in-house to help you meet your brand’s goals
Complimentary Service for our National and Key customers
To provide a range of options thatwill suit each customer’s unique goals ofsustainability and stewardship. Constantly researching productsand materials that are lessharmful to the environment.
Keenpac is FSC and PEFC certifiedensuring paper products can be traced back to a sustainable source.
As part of Bunzl USA Holdings LLC,
Keenpac was awarded a Bronze Medal by EcoVadis in 2024
Keenpac benefits from Bunzl’s scale and unique position at the center of the distribution system, which provides a powerful opportunity to be part of the solution
At Bunzl, we recognize it is only when sustainability issues are dealt with in the same way as other core issues, that real, long-term value is created – it must be embedded into our business model.
To be successful and relevant, our new framework has been designed to align with what we do and be applicable to all of the geographies and market sectors we operate in.
Bunzl plc is a FTSE 100 business and has a comprehensive corporate social responsibility policy based around 7 key pillars:
Our supply partners adhere to international standards for employee welfare. Standards are based on International Labour Organization (ILO) or the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI).
Keenpac is committed to sourcing sustainable packaging options to suit our customers’ needs.
Keenpac has full FSC and PEFC accreditation.
Working at the forefront of the packaging sector for 40 years, we embrace sustainable innovation affording our customers access to pioneering material and technological solutions.
Our unrivaled product knowledge enables us to provide insightful expertise to proactively support our customers in identifying and achieving their sustainability aspirations.
Governance is the cornerstone of our business and our approach to corporate responsibility is underpinned by our parent company, Bunzl plc.
Our strategic vendor partners uphold stringent ethical and social standards in our supply chain, while our certification to FSC and PEFC attest our commitment to responsible sourcing.
Our relationships with customers are based on strategic partnerships, enabling us to provide tailored support to help them overcome their biggest sustainability challenges.
Our mission is to provide a customized solution for our clients leveraging all three components.
Trim, Display Elements, Props, Fixtures, Design Services, Custom Visual Solutions
eCommerce, Bags, Boxes, Mailers, Tissue, Ribbons, Pouches, Gift Cards, Hangers
Sourcing, Consolidation, Kitting, Freight Services, Just-in-time Inventory
