
Choosing the right raffia for your packaging
What is raffia and what are its uses?
Raffia is a natural fiber derived from the leaves of the raffia palm.
The palms from which raffia is extracted are renewable plants, which means they can be harvested without compromising the survival of the species. Unlike synthetic materials, raffia is biodegradable, decomposing naturally without leaving toxic residues. This helps reduce environmental impact.
Raffia can be dyed to produce bright colors. Because of its natural, aesthetically pleasing appearance, raffia has become popular for enhancing packaging. It is a good alternative to bolduc.
Raffia is an excellent choice when it comes to wrapping gifts. It adds a natural, handcrafted touch to packaging, making it a perfect choice for natural-style boutiques or shops selling handmade products.
Naturally sturdy and resistant, paper raffia allows you to make all types of packaging, knotting it easily without risk to your products.
How to use raffia for your packaging?
Raffia is a natural and versatile material. Whether used to decorate product compositions, gourmet baskets or gift boxes, raffia adds a touch of natural charm to any packaging. It can also be used to decorate a kraft or paper bag for quick gift-wrapping.
Well-presented pieces of ribbon add a touch of professionalism and elegance to packaging. They can be used to create a variety of decorative styles and patterns, depending on creativity and personal preference. For a more aesthetic finish, leave bits of raffia sticking out and create pretty curls.
The lightness and flexibility of raffia make it easy to handle, so you can braid, tie or bend it to your liking to create the finishing touch to your gift wrapping.
Choose the right colors for your creations
Raffia ribbons are an excellent choice for adding a natural, aesthetic touch to your packaging and presentations. They are available in a wide variety of colors to suit different themes and store types.
For organic stores or those looking to promote an environmentally-friendly approach, green raffia is an ideal choice. If you're looking for a warmer, more natural feel, kraft raffia is perfect for your handcrafted products.
Pink is a soft, feminine color, ideal for gift wrapping in grocery stores or chocolate shops.
Blue is a soothing, refreshing color, also widely used for summer packaging. Blue raffia is ideal for gift wrapping regional products and seafood.
Finally, for cavistes and chocolate shops, red raffia is the appropriate choice. This color evokes passion and quality, adding an elegant touch to your packaging and presentations.
The choice of raffia color can also be linked to an event, such as red and white for Christmas, or yellow and green for Easter.
Last but not least, kraft raffia is a versatile and timeless option for any store. It adds a rustic, authentic touch to gift wrapping, making it an ideal choice for cheese shops, breweries and delicatessens.
Discover all the colors available on our site.
Other packaging accessories from Bambou Diffusion
Bambou Diffusion offers much more than ecological packaging products? Our designers have developed a complete range of accessories to embellish your packaging and meet the specific needs of each customer.
You'll be able to create customized packaging at lower cost.
Frisure
Kraft papercrimp is available in a range of colors to suit your needs. Flexible and elastic, Friz.Pack is a cushioning crimp that cushions and protects effectively. Ideal for transport, crimp cushions even the slightest shock, no matter how heavy or fragile the product.
It's ideal for holding your regional produce, sweet and savoury products in boxes, gourmet baskets or baskets. Delicatessens, foie gras producers and packers use this material to wrap their products and guarantee their safety during transport.
Easy to store, our curls are delivered compressed in a cardboard box.
We also offer wood crimp.
Pull knots
Pull knots are essential accessories for embellishing gift packaging. They can be used in a variety of ways to create elegant and original presentations.
Delivered flat for easy storage, our drawknots are perfect for saving time when finalizing your gift wrapping.
They're sturdy, high-quality and easy to assemble, so you'll save time at the checkout, especially during the busy holiday season.
You can choose from several sizes of drawstrings available on our site.
Tissue paper
Tissue paper is practical for protecting your arrangements during transport.
Our tissue paper is ideal for showcasing chocolatiers' sweet parcels. Crumpled or folded, tissue paper can be integrated into all your gift boxes, gourmet baskets or festive baskets, adding a colorful, chic touch.
Easy to store in your storeroom or boutique, tissue paper takes up very little space, yet is highly effective in protecting and embellishing your products.
We also offer patterned tissue paper models.
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Why order your raffia from Bambou Diffusion?
When you choose Bambou Diffusion, a packaging wholesaler, you're putting your trust in a French company with over 25 years' experience in packaging. We have over 4,000 customers in more than 25 countries.
Delivery is free for orders over €460 excluding VAT, and our advisers are available Monday to Friday. We guarantee fast delivery within 4 to 6 days anywhere in France, as well as abroad (contact our advisors for more information).
At Bambou Diffusion, we're committed to the environment.