About Us

What We Do

We know how important it is to get the right bag to fit your brand or campaign. At Smartbags it is our job to bag your brand! We specialise in woven and non-woven polypropylene bags and accessories - which are sustainable, vibrant and versatile.

It’s not only our products that make us special. Smartbags is a closely knit company with big ideas. Our service is tailored specifically to your needs, resulting in many happy customers. Our friendly customer service team are on hand to answer your questions and all our clients, big or small receive the same expert attention.

Whether it’s meeting hard deadlines or creating a unique looking bag, we pride ourselves in giving the best service around. We assist our clients through a step-by-step process to create a reusable bag that delivers maximum brand exposure. As well as that, Smartbags are a great way of showing that you care about the environment – what more could you ask for!

Our Bags

Our main range of bags and accessories are made from polypropylene, which is a hard wearing, non-toxic, recyclable material. Polypropylene is durable, low-cost and versatile and can be customised to suit your needs. Woven and Non Woven Polypropylene is a contemporary alternative to similar materials that have a negative impact on the environment. All our products are 100% recyclable and reusable; and even better still are washable and water-repellent!

We understand that a bag needs to be suitable for its objective and fit in with your brands image and campaign. That is why we also supply cotton, jute, paper and compostable bags.

Our Supply Chain

When it comes to good workmanship and specialised printing techniques, the best quality is achieved when the bags are made and printed at source of manufacture. We work with the same factories in China since we began business ensuring consistency, reliability and ultimately a high quality product each time. We have an excellent relationship with our factories, and ensure that the best working conditions are upheld. We have done this in three ways:

1. A zero tolerance rule on child labour
2. Offering workers a minimum wage, and
3. Insisting on reasonable working hours in our factories.

Our shipping partners are reliable and trusted, as well as having excellent corporate social responsibility schemes in place to make sure that the whole process is as ethical as possible.

Our Story

The Smartbags story started in 2006, when founder Leanne Dal Santo was on maternity leave with her 2nd child. Originally from Australia, Leanne was visiting family. Reusable bags are part of everyday life in Australia. A new years resolution was made to reduce single use bags and start such a company in the UK.

While there, Leanne met Smartbag.com.au and after returning from Australia, Leanne spent the next 6 months developing the business in the UK. Her partner, Matt Lloyd-Lewis then took over the reins and with his expert sales and operational skills. Together with a great support team have created a client base to be proud of.

The business continued to grow, and in 2008 Smartbags UK were presented with an Enfield Enterprises Green Business of the Year award as well as becoming a member of the Ethical Junction.

Another key partner is Dave John at gogreen4schools.com. Proudly Smartbags are the exclusive supplier for this nationwide, government endorsed fundraising scheme, taking great pride in being part of what gogreen4Schools.com is achieving in the UK.

In 2009 Smartbags became part of the Ethical Fashion Forum network, and took part in their Global Sourcing Marketplace event.

Things are set to get even bigger for Smartbags in 2010, with the unveiling of our brand new website, and some exciting new products soon to be launched. So watch this space…