It’s easy to put together a coordinated packaging program with a range of blue bows and ribbons, or silver shoppers and gift wrap, or deep red gift boxes with matching tissue, or zebra print packaging . . . Zebra? Yes: zebra.

At S. Walter Packaging, we carry a full line of bags, tissue, curling ribbon, and gift wrap, all with stylish zebra print designs. Unleash your animal side and delight your playful side with these safari-rific packaging products.

Start off with out our Zebra Frosty Collection of plastic shopping bags —  a packaging that’s sure stand out in the herd. Each Frosty Zebra Trifold Bag has two sturdy and comfortable trifold handles and strong bottom boards. These bags can be Hot Stamped and look great with our recommended metallic foil.

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How the Zebra Got Its Stripes: An Old African Folk Tale

Long ago, when animals were still new on earth, the weather was very hot, and what little water there was remained in small pools. One of these was guarded by a proud old baboon.

“I am the lord of the water,” said the baboon, when another animal would come to drink at his pool. “You may not drink from my water.”

One day, a zebra  came down to the pool to have a drink. The baboon, who was sitting by his fire, jumped up. “Go away, intruder,” he barked. “I am the lord of the water and this is my pool. You may not drink.”

“The water is for everyone, not just for you, monkey-face,” shouted back the zebra.

“Oh yes?” laughed baboon. “If you want it, you must fight for it.”

The baboon rushed toward the zebra, and in a moment the two were locked in combat. Back and forth they went, until with a mighty kick, the zebra sent the baboon flying high into the rocks of the cliff behind them. The baboon landed with a smack on his seat, and to this day he carries the bare patch where he landed.

Dazed from the strong punches of his defeated opponent, the zebra staggered back into the baboon’s fire, which scorched him, leaving stripes across his white fur. The shock sent the zebra galloping away to the plains, where he has stayed ever since. The baboon and his family, however, remain high up among the rocks where they bark defiance at all strangers, and hold up their tails to ease the smarting of their bald patches.