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
How-to guide
How to choose a tote bag material
Tote bags are made in many materials — each suits a different budget and message.
Quick answer
Cotton for soft, washable, printable totes; canvas for heavy-duty premium totes; jute or juco for a natural eco look; non-woven for the lowest cost; polyester for foldable, light totes; and rPET for a recycled message.
Updated by the Vago team
Key takeaways
- Set the budget
- Consider the message
- Check printing needs
- Think about reuse
Step by step
Set the budget
Non-woven and light cotton are economical; canvas and jute cost more.
Consider the message
Eco events suit jute, cotton or rPET; fashion brands may prefer canvas.
Check printing needs
Cotton and canvas take fine prints well; jute suits bold, simple artwork.
Think about reuse
Heavier, washable bags are reused for longer.
Tips
- Ask for samples of two or three materials
Mistakes to avoid
- Choosing the cheapest material for a premium brand
Terms used in this guide
- GSM (grams per square metre)
- A measure of fabric or paper weight — higher GSM is heavier and usually stronger.
- Juco
- A blend of jute and cotton fibres.
- rPET
- Fabric made from recycled PET plastic bottles.
- Canvas weight in ounces (oz)
- Canvas weight is often given in ounces per square yard — 10 oz, 12 oz, 16 oz.
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Terms explained
Trade terms used on this page, in plain language.
- GSM (grams per square metre)
- A measure of fabric or paper weight — higher GSM is heavier and usually stronger.
- Pre-production sample (PPS)
- The final sample approved before bulk production starts.
- Vector artwork
- A logo file made of shapes (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG) that scales without losing quality.
- rPET
- Fabric made from recycled PET plastic bottles.
- Canvas weight in ounces (oz)
- Canvas weight is often given in ounces per square yard — 10 oz, 12 oz, 16 oz.
Questions buyers ask
Something else? Ask on WhatsApp and the production team will reply.
Which tote bag material is most durable?
Heavy canvas is among the most durable, followed by thick jute and heavier cotton.
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