{"id":19355,"date":"2016-02-11T20:14:26","date_gmt":"2016-02-11T20:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.ipromo.com\/?p=19355"},"modified":"2018-07-02T11:07:58","modified_gmt":"2018-07-02T15:07:58","slug":"the-unsung-stand-out-in-promotional-items-bags","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ipromo.com\/the-unsung-stand-out-in-promotional-items-bags\/","title":{"rendered":"The unsung stand out in promotional items: Promo Bags"},"content":{"rendered":"

The promotional bag<\/a> is really underrated. It is versatile beyond almost any other promotional item. If you really want to be creative with your imprint, there are bags that have great imprint areas, embroidery and embossing. Want to be very practical? You\u2019re covered with simple totes<\/a> or messenger bags<\/a>. Need something for executives? There are really nice leather bags. Need to pass out custom drawstring bags<\/a> to college students? No problem.<\/p>\n

When we think of promotional bags<\/a>, the scope usually stops at the trade show bag used for collecting all sorts of paraphernalia that will ultimately be dumped into drawer (want promo items that don\u2019t just get dumped, talk to one of iPromo\u2019s<\/strong><\/a> account executives for great ideas). Choose the right bag, and it will be used long after the event and that\u2019s great. But, there\u2019s more to it than that.<\/p>\n

Staying with the style of bags that are usually found at trade shows, and you will find that they are great promotional items even as stand alone gifts. These promo bags usually have a larger imprint area for great designs and creativity, they\u2019re durable and often have a large carrying capacity. As a practical, often used promotional item, the traditional bag makes a great grocery tote and everyday use item.<\/p>\n

But they go way beyond that. The drawstring bag is a great standout for people who carry small items around or go to the pool \/ beach or sporting events. Promotional drawstring bags<\/a> are popular among students and young adults as they ride their bikes and boards. As one of the most economical promo items, this bag gets great impressions, lasts a long time and is extremely useful.<\/p>\n

Stepping up on the price point a bit, and you can start looking at custom backpacks<\/a> which are popular among young adults and workers commuting by public transportation or walking to work. These bags make great employee gifts, creating a connection with your workforce and promoting your company\u2026 kind of a walking recruitment billboard for you.<\/p>\n

Going higher up the line, laptop bags<\/a> come in a wide price range with materials starting in vinyl going up through leather. They typically have generous document compartments with specialty pockets for pens, cell phones and smaller items, in addition to the computer area. These bags tend to have really nice decoration options for your logo and some can even be personalized for the individual recipient. You can really make a statement with these, showing employees or important customers how much you value them.<\/p>\n

Bags are also a great base for combined gifting. A few ideas we\u2019ve played with:<\/p>\n