Norquest Bags

ould have imagined that basic fabrics like cotton and jute; what we have taken for granted all these years; would be the answer to a safe future. These fabrics are sustainable, eco-friendly and reusable. They have become the new status symbols. Today using a product that combines social responsibility with environmentalism automatically elevates you to a chic group of individuals who care about whatís happening to our world. Join us in this journey of ìsaving our planet, one bag at a time.î

Read on for branding, fabric and product options that we can offer. Remember, we do all this and more.. SCREEN PRINTING

SPOT: The most popular and economic form of printing is called screen printing, where pigment inks are passed through a mesh screen on to the fabric and allowed to dry. The colours appear crisp and vibrant. This technique is best for logos, messages and other artwork that has distinctive lines and colours. It works beautifully on all fabrics. PROCESS: A slightly more complex version of this same printing is four colour process printing. Here the mesh of the screen is finer and only four colours, Cyan (C), Magenta (M), Yellow (Y) and Black (K), are used in an overlapping manner to create a print with many colour grades and shades. For best results this should be done on light coloured fabrics

PEARL & GLITTER: Other effects that can be achieved using screens are pearl and glitter printing. The pearl finish gives a lovely luster effect to the colour of your choice and makes it stand out. Glitter printing as the name suggests is print with glitter particles in it. It looks very decorative and can be used to highlight your artwork. Very thin lines will not work well these techniques. OTHER METHODS

FOIL: If you are looking for a really shiny effect on a natural or bleached fabric, then foil printing is the option for you. Screens are used to apply a layer of glue in the shape of your artwork and then a sheet of foil is placed on top, heated and the excess removed. What gets left behind is your artwork in a shiny metallic finish. Itís a very tricky process and has many limitations, but looks very good. TRANSFER: This is a very good option for multi colour, full colour or photo quality printing. The artwork is printed on paper and then heat transferred to your fabric. The results are bright and clear. Treated carefully, they will last a long time. The biggest advantage of this form of printing is that it is ideal for short runs and can be done fairly quickly. DIGITAL:
This form of printing is almost the same as printing on paper, it uses micro-sized droplets of ink that are placed onto the fabric through an inkjet printhead. It allows for photo quality printing on fabric. Unfortunately, it doesnít show very bright on cotton, but if you are working with a poly-cotton blend or a polyester fabric, the printing will be brilliant. This is the most expensive printing method available today. BRANDING OPTIONS

EMBROIDERY: An embroidered logo or artwork can add a lot of value to your product. It doesnít even have to be the whole artwork, you can use embroidery to highlight bits of your design. The 3 dimensional effect stands out and look elegant. You can embroider your art directly onto your bag or you can create patches which can be affixed to the bag to make it look very different. APPLIQUE: Embroidered patches, printed cottons, felt; these are just some of the options you have to create an appliquÈ. These can be attached to your products in unusual manners to create a very unique look. This is a great option to explore if you have a product that needs subtle yet unusual branding. Its also convenient if you have multiple products and want to retain consistency. LABELS: The ultimate form of simple and effective branding is fabric labels. Either woven or printed, they can be created to fit anywhere onto your product. It ensures your name is well placed but doesnít take away from the design or impact of the product itself. Other options are leather, metal, wood or even cotton patches. Use multiple methods for best effect. COTTON
Once referred to as ëWhite Goldí, cotton is a soft, staple fiber that grows around the world. It is interesting to note that the first people to cultivate cotton were of the Harappan civilization. Cotton dates back over 5000 years and is still one of the worldís most popular fabric choices. Itís not surprising that bags made from cotton are considered the most stylish products today. JUTE
Popularly known as the ëGolden Fibreí jute is second only to cotton and is considered to be one of the strongest of all natural fibers. India is the largest producer of jute in the world today. Jute has many inherent advantages like luster, high tensile strength and moderate heat resistance. Along with being biodegradable and eco-friendly, it has many advantages over synthetics. JUTON
We love both cotton and jute so much that we just had to put them together and hereís what we got; a beautiful, elegant and sturdy fabric that we like to call Juton! As the name suggests Juton is a perfect blend of these two yarns and the result is a cloth that is richer than both itís components and is distinctive enough to stand out from the crowd. RECYCLED COTTON
Upto 40% of cotton grown is wasted between harvesting & manufacturing. Fabric made out of this waste cotton is what we call recycled cotton. Norquest is proud to be one of the first bag people in the country to offer this ëgreener than greení option for bags. Itís good looking and holds its own against fancier fabrics. We promise you, you wonít be disappointed. PROMOTIONAL, SHOPPING, CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW BAGS

Natural fabric bags are the most economical advertising and promotional medium in the world. Every shopper needs a bag to carry their stuff home. Give it away at your conference or trade show and your visitors will be grateful to receive it. Who throws away a cotton or a jute bag? No one! These bags will get re-used hundreds of times and act as a walking billboard for you every time they are used. BACKPACKS, TRAVEL BAGS & FOLDABLE POUCH BAGS

Everyone uses a back pack, from the simple to the fancy, but we all need them and love them. Sometimes soft luggage works better when on a journey and thatís easy too. And when you suddenly find that you need some extra space, reach in to your bag and pull out the perfect companion - the foldable pouch bag. Convenient to carry, convenient to use, convenient to fold and put right back! GIFT BAGS, WINE BAGS, APRONS, TEA TOWELS AND OTHER KITCHEN & HOME WARE

The year is full of occasions and each one brings with it an opportunity to give something to someone. Do you like giving wine, or do you prefer small precious gifts, would like to give out something for the home or maybe something personal? We have something for everybody and we even have the bags to package them in. Say goodbye to paper and plastic and say hello to beautiful natural fabrics. ABOUT US

ìUnderstanding customers is the easiest thing in the world; just think about how youíd like to be treated, and treat your customers that way!î ~ Rajiv Badlani

We are very clear on a few things. We exist only because of our customers. Our job is to give them the service and value they desire in the most efficient and courteous manner possible. We recognise that our customers have the right to expect the highest standards of good manners, courtesy, transparency and service from us. Our goal is to make them trust us, like us and know that we will do our best for them, every time. We enjoy the feeling of being good, decent and responsible people and are not going to give up the right to continue to feel that way. For over 15 years, this is what we have offered our clients all over the world and today we are very happy to bring this to you..