Summer is the best time to have fun and experiment with accessories such as bags. But, since it’s bound to get quite warm outside, consumers will be looking for lightweight bags made from breezy material. Fortunately, jute fits that description to a tee.
Why Jute Bags are Perfect for Your Brand
Over the past decade, eco-friendly bags have gained quite a bit of popularity. Not only are they a far safer solution for our environment, but they’re also incredibly durable, so one bag can last us for years and years.
Furthermore, they’re incredibly useful for people of all demographics as they can be used to carry groceries, gym clothes, beach gear, and basically anything else you can think of.
With that in mind, branded jute bags are the type of product every business should have in stock, either as a promotional item or something meant to be sold.
But, of course, plain jute bags won’t do, so you’ll need to come up with some fun ideas for how to decorate them. Once you do, you should also take into consideration what type of paint will appeal to your customers. Here are some great suggestions to consider.
Chalk Paints
Chalk paint is most commonly used on furniture, as it creates a “worn out” appearance. However, this type of paint can also look amazing on jute bags such as GoPromotional’s Hereford Jute Edge Bags, giving them an “artsy look”.
Another advantage of using chalk paint is that it won’t ruin the integrity of the jute bag over time. This will allow your customers to use their jute bags for years to come.
Just be wary of the fact that chalk paint fades over time, especially the more times the bag is washed. But still, the faded print could end up looking quite fashionable and retro.
Watercolours
Watercolours are similar to chalk paint in the way that they can make the design look abstract. However, yet again, you should keep in mind that this type of paint isn’t all that long-lasting and will inevitably wash out over time.
Still, they’re easy to blend and if you’re going for a design that doesn’t require any sharp lines or contrasts, you’ll probably love the end result.
Oil Paints
Anyone who has used oil paint before will know that it can take quite a while for it to dry. However, the end result is well worth the wait. Similar to watercolours, oil paints are easy to blend, so you can create stunning patterns that will capture the buyer’s attention in no time.
But the best part about oil paint is that it’s waterproof, so the results will be long-lasting.
So, if you’re set on a design and you want it to really catch your consumer’s eye, oil paint may be the right choice for your brand.
Acrylic Craft Paints
Oil and acrylic paints are quite similar, but essentially, the advantage of using acrylic over oil paint is that it dries much faster. More importantly, the colour it produces is stunning!
You can create both elaborate pictures and designs with crisp lines as well as abstract ones, depending on who your target audience is.
Similar to chalk paint, acrylic paint won’t ruin the integrity of the bag. Although the results aren’t as long-lasting as with oil paint, you can still expect the print to last longer than chalk paint and watercolours.
Spray Paints
While spray paint may seem like an odd choice for a jute bag such as the Taunton Branded Natural Jute Bag, it’s quite popular due to its longevity. Mainly, you can opt for some abstract pictures, as creating ones with sharp lines is quite difficult.
But overall, spray paint makes for an interesting choice when it comes to decorating jute bags.
Latex Paints
Finally, latex paint offers the best long-lasting results. Unlike some of the better options on this list (oil and acrylic paints), latex paint does not crack after it hardens.
Ultimately, it’s safe to assume that your customers will fold their bags at some point. If you want to provide them with a bag with a print that will last them for several years, then latex is the way to go. As a final touch, opting for a gloss finish will make the bag look exceptionally stunning!
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Final Thoughts
Overall, using jute bags to promote your brand may seem like an unimaginative choice, but in reality, you can really make a difference by adding your own touch to them. All you have to do is buy plain jute bags in bulk and make them your own.
Ultimately, by figuring out which paint to use and coming up with a design that will appeal to your customer base, you’re guaranteed to make a lasting impression!
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