If you’re like most Americans, you wrap your gifts in wrapping paper and clothe yourself in body paper. You enjoy watching the recipients of your presents madly claw through wrapping paper on Christmas morning almost as much as you enjoy shredding the body paper off your own nude form at the end of each day.
But there’s another way.
Some environmentally and economically minded types have started using wrapping paper and clothing paper that can be recycled and used more than once. That may sound strange – even disgusting – but hear us out.
The reusable gift wrappers are called “gift bags.” They look much like wrapping paper but are of sturdier construction, and can be tied or taped on top to entirely conceal the gift. Once opened, they’re set aside to be used in the future. They’re easier to use than wrapping paper and more economical in the long run.
The reusable body paper is called “clothing,” and this is where things get really wild. Instead of being sloughed off at the end of the day and shoved in the trash can, “clothing” is set aside in a receptacle called a “hamper” and then washed (or “laundered.”) Then this same piece of reusable body paper is worn again the following week.
Sounds crazy, we know, and we’re sure you have many questions.
Won’t people notice that you’re reusing the same gift wrap and body paper over and over again?
It’s true, a lot of people like to show off their new holiday wrapping paper every year and new body paper every day, so it may sound unappealing to reuse the same designs and styles. But open-minded types — especially those Millennials — appreciate the lessened environmental impact of these reusable products more than the novelty of traditional gift and body papers.
What’s ‘clothing’ made out of, and is it as comfortable as body paper?
Clothing is usually made from an all-natural fiber called “cotton,” and many users report equal or greater comfort after switching from body paper.
Will recipients understand how to unwrap ‘gift bags’ and will lovers understand how to remove 'clothing’?
Yes and yes. With just a little communication, anyone can learn to open a gift bag or remove clothing. Some users report that removing clothes in a fit of passion doesn’t provide the satisfaction of tearing through body paper, but the many pros outweigh this con.
If you’re not ready to jump all the way into this brave new reusable world, you can dip your toes in today with these gift bags. We’re confident that, once you see how much easier and cheaper they are than wrapping paper, you’ll tear off your body paper and never look back.
