- Harvey Perry
- 19th August 2024
Have you placed your personalised drawstring bags bulk order?
Hopefully you’ve found this blog because you’re interested in making a personalised drawstring bag bulk order! If not, then we hope you’ll learn something about how best to look after your personalised drawstring bags bulk order, how to clean each material type of personalised drawstring bag, how to store them, and make the most of them when you do get them personalised with a design.
Personalised drawstring bags and pouches are incredibly versatile and a stylish accessory for any type of customer, client, or staff member looking to keep their daily essentials together. To make sure you preserve their high-quality materials and extend their lifespan, you need to take proper care of your personalised drawstring bags.
Continue reading this blog on what you should do to take care of your personalised drawstring bags bulk order. We’ll look at storing options, washing, and preserving the printed, bespoke design you have had printed on the bag!
Understanding the materials in your personalised drawstring bags bulk order
Before we take a look at specific care instructions for your personalised drawstring bags bulk order, we need to take a closer look at the materials used for personalised drawstring bags and pouches. The material of your personalised drawstring bag will determine how to case for your bag so make sure to follow the specific instructions carefully:
Cotton: A very popular material, unique distinct because of its breathability and softness. Cotton is relatively easy to care for.
Canvas: This is a heavy fabric, well known for its durability and ability to withstand everyday wear and tear.
Polyester: Although resistant to shrinking and wrinkles, polyester requires specific cleaning products to be cared for, but is both lightweight and durable.
Nylon: A synthetic fabric made strong and resistant to mildew, abrasion, and built for heavy-duty use.
Jute: An eco-friendly and biodegradable material, but requires very delicate handling and care handling to maintain its natural fibre.
If it wasn’t clear enough, each of the materials we’ve just mentioned have very unique properties and understanding that they need to care for in different ways should extend the lifespan of your personalised drawstring bags bulk order.
Handwashing your personalised drawstring bags and pouches
Thoroughly washing your personalised drawstring bags is key to maintaining their appearance and integrity. You should be following the care instructions based on the material type of your personalised drawstring bag to maintain their quality and life, or making sure your customers or guests receive this information. For Cotton and Canvas bags, you should only handwash these bags. Fill a basin with lukewarm water and a mild amount of detergent. Stay far away from bleaches or harsh chemicals as they can ruin the fabric of your drawstring bag or pouch and even the bespoke design you’ve had printed on it. For any isolated and specific stains, you should gently rub with a soft cloth in soapy water. Be careful not to rub too hard to maintain the fabric of your bag, but for harsh stains or grimes you should use a mixture or water and baking soda. To wash your bags, submerge them again in soapy water and focusing on particularly dirty areas you should gently agitate with your hands.
When you have sufficiently washed away the dirty areas, you can rinse your drawstring bag. Preferably in a wash basin if you have one, but definitely by using clean water to rinse away any leftover soapy water or detergents. Rinse the drawstring bag thoroughly to remove all soap residues. To dry your freshy washed and rinsed bag, lay the bag flat on a clean and dry towel. You could roll up the drawstring bag in the towel and squeeze it to remove any excess water. When you have done this as best as you can, lay the bag flat down on the towel to allow it air dry completely. This can take up to several hours. Avoid drying in direct sunlight as this could cause the colours to fade on your drawstring bag over time.
Machine washing your personalised drawstring bags and pouches
Drawstring bags can of course be machine washed but you should avoid placing them directly into your washing machine without any protection. Place your mag into a mesh or thin lined laundry bag to protect it during the wash cycle. Make sure to be as careful as possible with the materials of the drawstring bag, using a gentle cycle wash using cold water and mild detergent and never use bleach or fabric softeners. Once your cycle wash has completed, follow the same steps you followed for hand washing your drawstring bags. Place your bag onto a towel and squeeze as much water out as possible before laying your drawstring bag back onto the towel. Pro tip - avoid tumble drying!
Washing Polyester and Nylon Bags
For your polyester and nylon bags, please check the care label stitched into the product to get the most accurate and specific instructions. Using mild detergents is acceptable for synthetic fabrics. If machine washing is acceptable, follow the same steps we have outlined for the cotton and canvas bags. For synthetic materials, you should avoid using hot or boiling water as this can damage the synthetic fibres. If your polyester or nylon bag allows machine washing, you should use a gentle cycle with cold water only. Now you’re ready to dry your drawstring bag. Air dry your bag and avoid direct heat as again this can damage the synthetic materials.
Washing Jute Bags
To wash your jute bags, you should:
Spot Clean – Jute bags should be spot cleaned using a damp cloth and mild soap
Hand washing – submerge in lukewarm soapy water and agitate like a cotton or canvas drawstring bag
Drying – Lay your jute bag flat, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent the fibres from becoming brittle.
Here’s a quick summary of how best to wash your personalised drawstring bags and pouches!
How to store your personalised drawstring bags and pouches
Properly storing your drawstring bags and pouches will ensure they retain their shape and their quality. Here are some best tips to store them:
Clean before storing them – This will prevent stains and dirt from settling into your bags.
Avoid folding (if you can) – this will help prevent against creases on your drawstring bags and avoid damaging their bespoke design. Storing them flat or hanging them is best.
Have dust covers? – Using dust covers or pillowcases will protect them from both light and dust!
Storing them – Store your drawstring pouches and bags in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Also avoid humid or hot places as this can damage the bag and the design.
Maintaining their shape – Stuff your bags with tissue paper to maintain their shape.
How to maintain the quality of your personalised design
Maintain your personalised design will be an important part of this blog because that will be what we call your “walking advertisement”. Did you know a cotton tote bag has over 3,000 interactions in its lifecycle? That can be people looking at them, commenting on them, and even using them in their day to day lives.
By making your personalised drawstring bags bulk order, you presumably want to use them to hand out to your staff members, as giveaways, or for promotional items at an event or trade show. Either way, your personalised drawstring bags will have your logo or a design on them that is associated with your brand and what your business does. Maintaining that design has to be the most important feature so let’s take a look at how you can keep your personalised drawstring bags bulk items looking their best:
Avoid harsh chemicals – Just like caring for the materials of your drawstring bag or pouch, you should use mild detergents only. Avoid bleach and harsh chemicals to avoid damaging the design.
Avoid heat – Direct heat can cause the printed design to crack, peel, or even melt. If you need to iron your bags, place a cloth over the design and only use a low heat setting.
Handle with care – When cleaning the design area, be gentle and avoid excessive or harsh scrubbing.
Drawstring bags and pouches on the go!
Now that we’ve provided you with the best ways to look after, wash, and care for your drawstring bags, but we don’t expect you to keep them hidden away at home so the world can’t see them. Let’s take a look at how you can care for your drawstring bags even on the go!
Everyday Use
If you use your drawstring bags as a gym or school bag, you should regularly clean it, making sure it is thoroughly dried after each use especially if it gets wet or damp.
Travelling
Bags used for regular travel will naturally endure more wear and tear. This is when you should be careful about choosing the type of bag you want for your design. Durable materials such as canvas or nylon will last longer than less durable materials.
Special Events
For personalised drawstring bags bulk used for special occasions such as trade shows, awards nights, and events, your bags should be kept in a pristine condition. If after the event you keep the drawstring bags, they should be cleaned and stored carefully for future uses. If you are giving them away or selling them, encourage your attendees or guests to do the same so they can be used again and again.
And that’s how to care for your personalised drawstring bags bulk order!
To summarise, in order to properly care for your drawstring bags and pouches, you need to understand what makes the materials tick, as well as how to properly wash them, store them, preserve their bespoke design, and ensure their future use. By following the steps in this guide, you can ensure your bags stay durable and function for years to come.
Now that you’re almost finished here, why not read about how to Maximise your ROI with Canvas Bags Wholesale?
How can BIDBI help?
Here at BIDBI, or Bag It Don’t Bin It, we are the sustainable and eco-friendly cotton tote bag printing specialists and have been since 2007. We’ve worked with brands from all over the world to deliver trendy promotional solutions that don’t cost the Earth. Now, we’d love to work with you!
For any and all promotional product needs, trust BIDBI to put sustainability first. You can reach us by emailing us at info@bidbi.co.uk, by telephone on +44 (0)114 272 1201, or by visiting our Quote Request Form and we’ll get back to you based on your requirements as soon as we can.
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