"Eco-friendly” has been a hot topic in recent years. It is getting lots of attentions as our society understands the importance of protecting our environment, and avoiding the harm as much as possible when we interact with it. When it comes to the commercial world, more and more companies are integrating the Eco-friendly concept into their products and services. Timberland, for example, is the pioneer of Eco-friendly products. They have their backpacks, makeup bags and footwear, made out of recycled or organic materials since 2007.

What is considered as Eco-Friendly product?

According to Green Retail Decisions, Eco-friendly is a colloquial term used to classify a product that will not cause damage to the environment. This term in practice indicates that the specific product attempts to reduce waste, or minimize carbon emissions, compared to competitive products. WWF's sustainable shopping tips suggest consumers to buy products that are made from those recycled materials, because recycled products saves energy and resources and reduces waste.

So, how to make a Makeup Bag Eco-Friendly?

The most straight forward way to make a makeup bag Eco-friendly is by using recycled materials. Some will consider products made from organic materials Eco-friendly as well. There are actually many suppliers out there who can offer these materials. So, developing an Eco-friendly makeup bags for your brand might be easier than you have thought.

The common choices of materials for makeup bag manufacturing are Tyvek, Recycled cotton and Organic cotton.

Tyvek Dupont

A unique material made by DuPont's patented process flash spinning method, made of 100% high density polyethylene, combining the material properties of paper, film and fabric. Environmentally friendly, can be recycled and low carbon. Our makeup bag is made of soft-structured Tyvek which feels like soft cloth. It’s super light weight, partial waterproof, breathable, strong, tear resistant and easy to clean.

Recycled Cotton & Organic Cotton

If you prefer to develop something that looks more natural, you can consider using fabric made out of recycled cotton, such as recycled canvas. However, due to the fact that fibers created from recycling cotton wastes are relatively shorter and thus weaker, we usually do not use cotton fabric that has more than 30% recycled content.

On the other hand, it is possible to make a fabric out of 100% organic cotton. Organic cotton fabric is actually cheaper than recycled cotton fabric, and it has exactly the same strength as normal cotton fabric. Therefore, when developing an Eco-friendly makeup bags, organic cotton fabric is also a nice choice to consider.

Developing an Eco-friendly Makeup Bag is easy

All it takes is a bag manufacturer with the corresponding knowledge and experience. We have been manufacturing Eco-friendly makeup bags since 2010. Please contact us if you want to know more about our company, our services and/or our products.

Remember to ask for Proof of Certification

Since Eco-friendly fabrics look just like normal fabrics, to ensure that you are getting what you are paying for, always work with suppliers who can provide proofs. Suppliers should be able to provide either third-party certifications or proofs of their source of the Eco-friendly raw materials.

Conclusion

As global citizens, it is our responsibility to protect our environment and to ensure sustainability. Making products out of Eco-Friendly materials is a good place to start. We are not only reducing waste, conserving energy and water, but also helping to promote this concept to our society. Let's work together to create a better world.