Cellophane Card Bags

The burgeoning greeting card industry has given birth to another related industry: cellophane card bags. Offering a novel way of protecting your greeting cards for storage as well as for delivery, cellophane card bags are affordable solutions for a wide variety of needs.

What to use card bags for

Before making a decision as to which types of cellophane card bags to go for, it would be a good idea to figure out exactly what you will be putting in them. Greeting cards can come in a variety of sizes–and even a few different shapes–and making sure you have the right cellophane card bags for the job will ensure that they are presented in the most attractive manner possible. More importantly, choosing the right cellophane card bags will ensure that your cards are fully protected during storage and/or transport.

This concern is particularly important since today's greeting cards come in a remarkable variety of different shapes and designs. Gone are the days when the only greeting cards you could find were the typical rectangular ones. But aside from this multitude of card designs, cellophane card bags can also be used for literally dozens of other items. Cellophane card bags can also be used as:

There is virtually no limit as to what cellophane card bags can be used for, and just as long as it fits the item snugly, you have an effective way to keep it protected against all but the most rigorous situations.

Cellophane or polypropylene?

For most people, there is some confusion with regard to the differences between cellophane and polypropylene. While both materials look almost exactly alike, polypropylene is actually manufactured from crude oil, and is therefore classified as a petroleum by-product. Cellophane on the other hand is made entirely out of the same wood pulp that is used to make paper. From an environmental standpoint, both materials are equally friendly, and they provide excellent protection against moisture, oils, and other potential contaminants that can adversely affect the condition of your greeting cards. Here are the relative advantages and disadvantages of both materials:

Cellophane card bags:

 Polypropylene:

Where to find candy bags

Cellophane card bags are available from many online sources as well as crafts and hobby shops. Keep in mind that most stores sell cellophane card bags in bulk (usually in packs of a hundred), so it is important to make sure that you get the size and design you need. If you only need a few pieces at a time, you may have better luck purchasing cellophane card bags from a stationery store.

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