{"id":1398739,"date":"2026-09-28T17:13:27","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T17:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hidalgo.nl\/?p=1398739"},"modified":"2026-09-28T17:13:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T17:13:39","slug":"cotton-jute-non-woven-sustainable-materials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hidalgo.nl\/en\/cotton-jute-non-woven-sustainable-materials\/","title":{"rendered":"Cotton, jute or non-woven? Sustainable materials for printed bags and gifts"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Short answer:<\/strong> cotton is soft, sturdy and easy to print, and also comes in organic or recycled versions. Jute is extra strong with a natural look. Non-woven (polypropylene) is light and economical for events. The most sustainable product is the one that is used most often and for longest, so choose a sturdy quality and a design people like to show.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Sustainability plays a growing role when organisations choose promotional products and corporate gifts. But what is really a good choice? In this article we compare the most common materials for printed bags and show which sustainable alternatives exist for bottles and other items.<\/p>\n

Cotton, jute or non-woven: the differences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Material<\/th>\nProperties<\/th>\nGood for<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Cotton<\/td>\nSoft, washable, easy to print; available in different fabric weights<\/td>\nEveryday use, shops, trade shows, corporate gifts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Organic or recycled cotton<\/td>\nLike cotton, with a lower environmental impact in cultivation or through reused fibres<\/td>\nOrganisations that want to show their sustainability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jute<\/td>\nVery strong and hard-wearing, natural look, often with a laminated inside<\/td>\nGroceries, heavy contents, long use<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Non-woven (polypropylene)<\/td>\nLight, economical, many colours; less durable than cotton or jute<\/td>\nEvents and large quantities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Cotton bags<\/h2>\n

Cotton bags<\/a> are the most popular promotional bag. Pay attention to the fabric weight, expressed in grams per square metre (g\/m\u00b2): a lighter fabric is economical, a heavier fabric feels sturdier and lasts longer. Cotton prints well with screen printing and DTF. For an extra sustainable choice, pick a bag made of organic or recycled cotton. For organic cotton, look for a recognised label such as GOTS, and for recycled materials GRS or RCS.<\/p>\n

Jute bags<\/h2>\n

Jute<\/a> is a plant fibre with a coarse, natural texture. Jute bags are very strong and suitable for heavy contents. Because of the coarse weave, fine details in a print are less sharp; a logo with clear shapes and lines works best.<\/p>\n

Non-woven bags<\/h2>\n

Non-woven bags<\/a> are made from polypropylene fibres that are bonded rather than woven. They are light, economical and available in many colours, which makes them popular at trade shows and events with large quantities. They do not last as long as cotton or jute.<\/p>\n

Sustainable materials you will find at Hidalgo<\/h2>\n

Our range includes more and more items made from renewable or recycled raw materials:<\/p>\n