Use of Twine/String in Packaging Research

Before and whilst using twine/string in my packaging I had a search around the internet to see what kind of use it has had previously within package design.

A nice simple use this, it can hold the package together with a small amount of it and all it needs is a small knot in it. This is what I wanted to be present in my packaging, minimal use of a material whilst it can easily hold it together.

http://sunnyfionadesign.blogspot.com/2011/02/laurel-denise-2011-calendar.html


Another good use of string/twine and woven materials. This example gave me the idea of using some sort of bag like design to transport the bottles and a simple pull string to hold it all together, simple and uses few materials. Unfortunately these wouldn't be stack-able, wouldn't be very practical when lining them up on a shelf for selling and wouldn't be able to display the product inside which is essential for this brief.

http://www.bagsonline.in/cotton_draw_string_bags__pouch


Another area of string/twine I looked into was how it can be used for handles. Having this as a material for handles due to it being environmentally friendly and being extremely tough, this does not pull apart easily like cardboard would. This would have good potential when mixing it in with my design and would increase its life line in terms off keeping it from falling apart. The current design a cardboard handle that does work but I am considering replacing it with twine.

http://wubbahed.com/2007/07/10/jute-a-lo-handbag/