American Bristol Bag
Bristol bags, preferred by brands to achieve a premium look, have a shiny and white front surface and a matte and rough back surface. They are particularly suitable for single-sided, colorful, and high-quality graphic printing. The paper material, also known as American Bristol, is produced in different weights such as 180, 200, 225, and 300 grams depending on the product and application.
Bristol bags, primarily used for carrying textile products such as clothing, belts, and shoes, can be stored thanks to their durable nature and are preferred for everyday use with their various design and color options. Bristol bags are produced in different sizes by MKM Offset upon brand's request.
Discover the offset process of American Bristol bag!
The American Bristol paper, resized according to the requested dimensions, is prepared for printing and taken to the 2-color or 4-color printing machine. The graphic design is applied to the surface of the American Bristol bag.
The American Bristol bag is coated with matte or glossy lamination, depending on the brand's preference, to provide a more sturdy appearance or a vibrant look. The surface of the American Bristol bag is covered with a thin, transparent film layer.
Based on brand's preference, hot foil stamping is applied to the American Bristol bag, highlighting the desired parts such as the logo, slogan with gold, copper, or silver foil in the graphic design.
During cutting, samples are taken from the American Bristol bags to check the folding and joining areas of the products. Once the process is completed, the bags are sent for the gluing process.
The product is given its final form through the gluing process. After the process, handles such as rope, ribbon are added, and the American Bristol bag is prepared for shipment.