Frequently asked questions about Reusable Eco Shopping Bags

WHAT IS THE WOVEN PP MATERIAL USED FOR THE COSTRUCTION OF THE REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS?

To get the best picture for the material above, first you need to understand exactly what its description means: WOVEN means Knitting, Knitting and PP is the brief description of a polypropylene composite material. The abbreviation name of WOVEN PP analytically means Woven or Knitted Polypropylene.

Polypropylene (PP) is a thermoplastic resin produced by the polymerization of polypropylene. Polypropylene fabric is created when polypropylene webs or strips are woven together in two different directions vertically and horizontally. The result of this weaving is a very lightweight and at the same time very durable material for holding and storing heavy objects.

The Woven PP material is also available in admixture from recycled and primary raw material.

Also, these Reusable Shopping Bags, have a lamination coat which in addition to their excellent printing effect, makes them very effective in retaining moisture since it does not allow water or other liquids to enter the bags or vice versa. They are fully waterproof and washable.

WOVEN-PP reusable shopping bags are primarily non-toxic, breathable (allow airflow), high level in weight holding and protect products from damages.

In conclusion, specifically these bags are considered to be the most appropriate reusable shopping bags in the supermarket, since the products we buy from there, are usually many and sometimes quite heavy (fruits, beverages / soft drinks, milk, detergents etc.).

WHAT IS THE NON WOVEN PP MATERIAL USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS?

The term NO WOVEN states that the material of the bag is NOT made by the knitting - weaving method.

That is again polypropylene (with the characteristics mentioned above), but made in a different way:

NON WOVEN are multiple layers of polypropylene sheets or tissues that are interconnected by mechanical, thermal or chemical interconnection. They are flat and usually porous sheets made of molten polypropylene. They are not manufactured by weaving or knitting (such as WOVEN PP) and therefore do not require prior conversion to fibers or yarns.

The shopping bags made by NON WOVEN imitate the feel, look, texture and durability of the fabric and they are semi-waterproff.

WHAT IS THE NON WOVEN PP LAMINATED MATERIAL USED FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS?

These bags are exactly what we describe in the previous question (NON WOVEN), except that these bags are laminated. That is, they have an extra layer on their outer surface.

This extra layer (the lamination) gives a smoother texture and a more shiny look to the bag. It also makes it much more effective in retaining moisture since it does not allow water or other liquids to enter the bags.

In conclusion, if we want to emphasize the look of the bag, we should prefer the laminated version (LAMINATED). It is ideal for giving a more aesthetic effect to the printing on its exterior. The artwork looks better, with higher resolution and more detail.

THE MAIN DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ''WOVEN'', ''NON WOVEN'' & ''NON WOVEN PP LAMINATED'' MATERIAL / WHICH ONE IS BETTER FOR ME?

Both WOVEN-PP bags and NON-WOVEN-PP and NON WOVEN PP LAMINATED bags are made from recycled polypropylene. The difference is in the way they are made and whether or not they are laminated.

In both forms polypropylene is a highly durable material and when used for the manufacture of reusable bags, it will certainly provide a very long period of reliable use. Both types of fabrics come in different colors and are susceptible to different printing methods.

Significant differences between the materials of the Reusable Shopping Bags are specified below:

Woven PP bag: Excellent load / weight resistance due to its woven-knitted material method. It can safely carry up to 25kg depending on the thickness of the material. Excellent print quality regardless of artwork provided, it delivers excellent prints with unique and high resolution requirements. Waterproof interior and exterior. The Woven PP material is also available in admixture from recycled and primary raw material.

Non Woven PP Bag: Easy to use, lightweight, semi-waterproof. Quite good print quality of up to 4 separate colors. With texture and feel similar to fabric.

Non Woven PP Laminated Bag: Exceptional print quality, photorealistic regardless of artwork provided, ideal for reusable shopping bags with special print resolution requirements. It safely carries up to 15kg depending on the thickness of the material. Waterproof exterior.

WHAT IS THE R-PET MATERIAL USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS?

First we need to explain some basic things about R-PET. The abbreviation of the word PET are translated into: Polyethylene terephthalate. The prefix R preceding indicates that the material is Recycled.

The material is well-known to all of us, as almost all plastic bottles and containers in the food and beverage industry are manufactured today. Almost all bottles of soft drinks and bottled water we see on Super Markets shelves are made of PET.

The reasons that have led to the full prevalence of PET as a food packaging material are so many that make it almost irreplaceable (transparency, food safety, impermeability to water and moisture, low weight, high mechanical strength and much more). A key advantage of PET is that it has an established recycling infrastructure and can be recycled many times. Its excellent physical properties allow it to be constructed in such a way that it minimizes the use of natural resources.

Recycled PET (R-PET) is a viable alternative to virgin PET and can be used in multiple applications. The use of plastic R-PET is steadily increasing due to the low carbon footprint (saving raw materials requiring less energy), recycling (waste reduction) and strong environmental credentials.

The Reusable Shopping Bags made by R-PET are the industry's best ecological option in this industry.

They are ideal for companies and organizations that want to communicate in maximum their harmonization with the new environmental rules and their contribution to reducing their environmental footprint.

WHAT IS THE POLYESTER MATERIAL USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS?

What you really need to know about this material (POLYESTER) is that it is a highly stain resistant and water resistant material. We find it in a huge range of different products.

One of the great things about polyester is that it is well recycled and can be used over and over again.

The polyester has a soft, almost silky feel. When it comes to strength and durability, polyester is the ''king''! It is also extremely easy to care for and is generally a very inexpensive material.

The above factors combined with the tiny space it occupies when folded into pocket size, make polyester bags an excellent choice both for their durability and for their size and weight that allow you to always carry her with you (eg in your bag) for a quick or unplanned visit to the Super Market for the ''last minutes shopping''.

WHAT IS THE COTTON MATERIAL USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS?

Needless to say a lot about the COTTON reusable bags, as this is a material we all know.

A cotton bag, with its proper use, is ultimately viable and quite an ecological choice since it can withstand being washed too many times, has great durability and longevity in hard use and, above all, is ultimately made of natural cotton, environmentally friendly and 100% recyclable.

WHAT IS THE JUTE MATERIAL USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS?

Jute = the plant

Jute is a natural fiber known as golden fiber. It is one of the cheapest and strongest of all natural fibers and is regarded as the fiber of the future.

Jute, after cotton, is the second largest cultivation of textile fibers in the world. India, Bangladesh, China and Thailand are the top producers of Utah. It is also produced in southwest Asia and Brazil. Indian jute is also known as Pat, kosta, Nalita, Bimli or Mesta. India is the largest producer of jute products in the world.

Jute cultivation in India is mainly confined to the states of the eastern region. In India, over 4 million families are involved in the cultivation of raw jute.

It is a particularly environmentally friendly material.
It is annually renewable and biodegradable.
It plays a very important role in protecting the environment.
Jute fibers are 100% biodegradable and therefore environmentally friendly.
Jute has low needs for pesticides and fertilizers.
It has high tensile strength (the exercise of two equivalent but opposite forces on a body that tend to stretch) and low tensile strength (does not overlap).

REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS - RETAIL OR WHOLESALE?

I'm a final consumer/physical person!

Is it possible for you to procure my reusable shopping bags in small quantities for my personal use?

Unfortunately, NO!

REBAGS is specialized exclusively in the Wholesale and cannot retail.

Its activity is oriented to wholesale, distribution and supply of reusable shopping bags in bulk, in large or smaller stores, Super Markets and retailers.