Putting your customers' purchases into clear plastic bags is a smart idea. When your customers walk around after purchasing something from your store, they will be a walking advertisement and other people will see the great products you offer. These crystal-clear bags are also inexpensive, helping you keep your costs down.
There are so many suppliers that offer clear bags. Some sell items in bulk while others don't. Some offer colored translucent bags; some even offer custom printing so you can get your company's name or logo printed on it.
The type of bag--clear or otherwise--that you choose will depend on what kind of merchandise you sell. Read on for help figuring out what type of bags you should buy.
1. Pack your products in clear poly bags. These bags are strong and are generally closed on one end and open on the other so they must be tied off.
2. Send your customers off with resealable clear bags, great for holding small, loose items. Resealable bags can either be zipper-style or press-together.
3. Use cello bags that are clear (with or without a printed pattern) to gift-wrap your products.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Try out quality clear poly bags
Poly bags can be used to package pretty much anything. They are sturdy and are difficult to tear and therefore, can be used for heavy items. They are also great as marketing tools since they are clear and professional looking.
I recommend: Check out the frosty handled bags from
Uline Shipping Supplies. You can heat seal the bags available from
Discount Plastic Bags and Packaging.
Buy wholesale resealable clear bags
If you offer small items, like beads or bulk candy, you'll definitely need to provide reclosable bags for your customers. This allows the customer to buy as much as they want without the fear of spilling the contents of the bag because it won't close.
I recommend: Stock up on slider bags from
Adart Poly Bag Manufacturing. Order custom printed zipper bags from
Online Services' Bagbarn.com.
Dress up your products with quality clear cellophane bags
There is a difference in quality with cello bags. Some are made more cheaply (Cast Polypropylene, or CPP) while some are made using a more rigorous process (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene, or BOPP). The latter is distinguished by a back seam and a stronger material (you can't stretch the material if you try to put your finger through it).
I recommend: Present your merchandise in the high quality cello bags from
Cellobags.com. Gift wrap wine bottles for your customers using the clear printed bags at
Cellodepot.net.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- If you sell especially large items that need to be bagged up, like holiday wreaths, try using clear trash bags. These bags are big enough to cover the entire product and protect it.
The official source of Clear Bags is the Bags: Clear page at Business.com