Images Magazine December 2016

40 / 72

38 IMAGES DECEMBER 2016
BRANDABLE BAGS PF
It’s in the bag
Early figures suggest that the introduction of the 5p charge for single-use plastic bags in England last October has
seen their usage drop by more than 80% over the past year. Discover the latest shoppers on the market, as well
as stylish innovations in corporate, school and work bags, such as new roll-top backpacks
BagBase: On-trend roll top
BagBase is introducing the bang on-trend
Tarp Roll-Top Backpack (BG815) in 2017.
The clean-looking, urban bag with its
eye-catching roll top closure is made from
waterproof tarpaulin PVC. Key features
include a hidden stash pocket, grab handle,
padded adjustable shoulder straps and a
TearAway label for easy rebranding. It’s
available in black, has a 15-litre capacity
and a maximum print area of 20 x 14 cm.
w
Shugon Bags & Leather Goods:
Bespoke bag options
“Shugon Bags & Leather Goods has been
designing and manufacturing bags and
leather goods for over 30 years,” explains
the brand, adding that its bags are de-
signed with customers’ needs in mind, and
are “practical, functional products that are
affordable whilst retaining the highest qual-
ity”. Its bespoke bag service is perfect for
those seeking a unique style, and almost
any colour can be matched to a Pantone
reference. Stock bags cover sports, travel,
schools and business, and range from the
best-selling Stafford drawstring backpack
to a versatile trolley holdall.
w
Xpres: Sublimation gym sac
“The lightweight sublimation Gym Sac
oozes style alongside practicality and is
proving popular with sublimation decora-
tors,” says Xpres. Decorators can match
personalised designs with the drawcord
handles in a choice of four colourways,
which have been designed for easy closure
and access to the main compartment.
Made from robust polyester, the bag has
a large area for sublimation prints, resulting
in it being widely used for fashion, sports,
school clubs and promotions.
“Xpres has a wide range of high quality,
stylish bags available from large backpacks
and holdalls to sublimation tote bags, per-
fect for any occasion,” adds the brand.
w
Finden+Hales: Three team bags
Finden+Hales offers a range of bags includ-
ing the wipe clean, 10-litre Team Shoe Bag
(LV984) with contrast colour panels and
an end strap. The Ultimate Team Backpack
(LV985) is also wipe clean and has a 20-litre
capacity, padded straps for comfort, chest
and waist buckles, two mesh bottle holder
pockets, three pockets (all zippered), inner
organiser section for pens and gadgets, an
MP3 headphone post, and a rubber carry
handle. The 35-litre Ultimate Team Holdall
(LV986) features double zippered external
pockets, a padded over-the-shoulder strap,
a built-in shoe bag plus rubberised feet.
w
Just Cool by AWDis: Fit for
purpose
The Cool Gym Bag (JC098) is a gym es-
sential, says Just Cool. It is built with a large
main compartment, has a handy front zip
pocket, and a detachable, adjustable strap.
It is available in seven shades and the brand
says it is purposely made to allow prints
and embroidery to stand out.
w
Regatta Professional: Standout
rucksack
“Accessories are a fantastic new feature
of the Regatta Standout range,” says the
brand, adding, “A busy workforce needs
somewhere to stow their accessories, so
why not invest in the Standout Azusa
Rucksack – available in 15 vibrant colours.”
The brand new rucksack is made from
hardwearing 600D polyester and features
padded, adjustable shoulder straps and a
padded back panel for extra comfort. The
bag also has a zipped front pocket, a carry
handle and easy grab zip puller. Colours
range from black and classic red shades
through to hot pink and keylime.
w