6 materialsTote Bags
Printed canvas, cotton, jute and rPET totes for retail, events and brands.
Materials: Canvas, Cotton, Jute, Juco (Jute-Cotton Blend), Recycled PET (rPET), Non-Woven (PP)+1
Product comparison
Tote Bags vs Shopping Bags: Which Should You Order?
Printed canvas, cotton, jute and rPET totes for retail, events and brands. Branded shopping bags in fabric and paper for every kind of store.
Both are used for grocery & daily shopping and retail packaging, but they suit different buyers and uses. Here is how they compare for bulk orders.
Quick answer
Tote Bags suit promotional giveaways and events & conferences; shopping bags suit local shops & stores and garment & textile businesses. Both work for grocery & daily shopping and retail packaging.
Updated by the Vago team
Key takeaways
- Tote Bags: long or short handles
- Shopping Bags: many handle styles
- Tote Bags materials: canvas, cotton and jute
- Shopping Bags materials: non-woven (PP), cotton and jute
- Both can be customised with your branding
Tote Bags vs shopping bags: side-by-side
Choose tote bags if…
- You need it for promotional giveaways
- You need it for events & conferences
- You are a fashion brand
- You are an event management company
- You are a promotional product company
- You want: long or short handles
- You want: optional gusset for volume
Choose shopping bags if…
- You are a local shop
- You are a garment or textile business
- You are a supermarket or grocery chain
- You want: many handle styles
- You want: flat or gusseted
Materials used for both, compared
Ratings compare material classes in general (5 = best). Actual performance depends on the grade, weight and construction you choose.
About tote bags
Tote bags are open-top carry bags with two handles — simple to use, easy to brand and reusable. They are ordered as merchandise by brands, as carry bags by retailers and as giveaways at events and conferences.
Fabric weight drives both cost and durability — giveaways can use lighter fabric, retail merchandise usually needs heavier canvas.
About shopping bags
Shopping bags are the carry bags a customer leaves the store with. Choosing the right material — non-woven, cotton, jute, canvas or paper — depends on the store's products, budget and brand positioning.
Most stores need two or three sizes; ordering a size set together keeps branding consistent.
Compare the products
- 6 materials
6 materialsShopping Bags
Branded shopping bags in fabric and paper for every kind of store.
Materials: Non-Woven (PP), Cotton, Jute, Canvas, Kraft & Art Paper, Recycled PET (rPET)+1
Terms explained
Trade terms used on this page, in plain language.
- Gusset
- An extra panel that gives a bag depth and volume.
- Pre-production sample (PPS)
- The final sample approved before bulk production starts.
- rPET
- Fabric made from recycled PET plastic bottles.
- Proforma invoice
- A preliminary invoice that confirms price and terms before production.
Questions buyers ask
Something else? Ask on WhatsApp and the production team will reply.
Which is better for bulk orders, tote bags or shopping bags?
It depends on use: tote bags for grocery & daily shopping, retail packaging, promotional giveaways and events & conferences; shopping bags for retail packaging and grocery & daily shopping.
Can I order both in one shipment?
Yes. Mixed orders are common, and both can carry the same branding so the range looks consistent.
Can I see samples of both?
Samples can be arranged before bulk production so you can check material, stitching, size and branding. Sample terms are confirmed with your quote.
Request a quote for tote bags or shopping bags
Share quantity, size, material and branding. We reply with specifications, MOQ and pricing, and arrange a sample first.