How-to guide
How to brief a bag manufacturer
A good brief saves weeks of back-and-forth.
Quick answer
Give the bag type, use, quantity, target price, size, material, colours, features, branding (with artwork), packing and delivery date — plus reference photos. A clear one-page brief gets accurate quotes and fewer sample rounds.
Updated by the Vago team
Key takeaways
- Describe the use
- Give numbers
- Specify the bag
- Attach artwork and references
- State packing needs
Step by step
Describe the use
Who carries it, what goes inside and how often.
Give numbers
Quantity, target price and delivery date.
Specify the bag
Size, material, colours and features.
Attach artwork and references
Vector logo and photos of bags you like.
State packing needs
Polybags, cartons, barcodes or gift boxes.
Tips
- Say what matters most — price, quality or speed
Mistakes to avoid
- Asking for 'best price' without a specification
Terms used in this guide
- Tech pack
- A specification document that describes how a product must be made.
- Vector artwork
- A logo file made of shapes (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG) that scales without losing quality.
- MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)
- The smallest quantity a manufacturer will produce for one order or design.
- Mock-up
- A digital preview of the bag with your branding.
Terms explained
Trade terms used on this page, in plain language.
- Vector artwork
- A logo file made of shapes (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG) that scales without losing quality.
- Piping
- A corded edge trim that defines a bag's shape.
- Carton marking
- Labels on shipping cartons showing style, colour, size and quantity.
- Polybag packing
- Packing each bag in its own plastic or paper sleeve.
- Barcode (EAN/UPC) labels
- Scannable product codes used by retailers and marketplaces.
Questions buyers ask
Something else? Ask on WhatsApp and the production team will reply.
What if I don't know the specification?
Describe the use and budget; the manufacturer can propose options.
Request a quote for custom bags
Share quantity, size, material and branding. We reply with specifications, MOQ and pricing, and arrange a sample first.