A quality tote bag requires more than just good graphic and text design; the choice of handles is also crucial. How to select handles for different tote bags, and what are the commonly used handles?

Firstly, handles are directly glued on using adhesive, and these adhesive handles are typically made from kraft paper twisted into shape. These handles are simple, eco-friendly, and also very sturdy, ensuring that heavy items won't easily come off. They are widely available and popular, and represent a future trend. Moreover, paper handles come in two types: round and flat. Both offer excellent texture and quality. The round handles are visually simpler and more minimalist, while the flat handles are more comfortable to use, preventing hand strain when lifting heavy items. Each type has its own benefits and advantages.

Common handle methods include punching holes and threading strings. High-quality paper bags often opt for this design to enhance their aesthetic appeal. However, kraft paper's rough surface and poor color gradients pose significant issues. Many merchants therefore choose double-copper paper or cardstock for the body of fashionable shopping bags, which precludes the use of kraft paper handles, as the paper's texture doesn't easily adhere to smoother bags. This leads to an alternative method for securing the handles: punching holes and threading strings. This approach also varies with customer preference, starting with the choice of handle accessories. Any rope-like material that can bear weight can be used as a handle, but for aesthetics and to align with our product characteristics and positioning, more colorful and higher-grade cotton ropes, ribbons, and so on are preferred. Additionally, metal grommets can be punched into the string holes of the bag, increasing the weight limit and enhancing the appearance, giving a more upscale impression.