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 print a logo on bags
The right method depends less on the logo and more on what the bag is made of and how many you need.
Quick answer
Choose the printing method from the bag material, the number of colours in your logo and the quantity: screen printing for one to four flat colours in bulk, digital or DTF transfer for full-colour and short runs, embroidery for a premium stitched logo, and embossing for leather and PU.
Updated by the Vago team
Key takeaways
- Identify the bag material
- Count the logo colours
- Decide the print size and position
- Send vector artwork
- Approve a proof and a sample
Step by step
Identify the bag material
Cotton, canvas and jute take screen printing well; polyester and nylon suit heat transfer and screen printing with suitable inks; leather and PU suit embossing or debossing.
Count the logo colours
Screen printing charges per colour, so a one- or two-colour logo is most economical. Photographic or gradient artwork needs digital or DTF printing.
Decide the print size and position
Measure the flat front panel and leave margins from seams and handles. A logo at about 60% of the panel width usually looks balanced.
Send vector artwork
Provide the logo as AI, EPS, PDF or SVG with Pantone colours, so screens and proofs are accurate.
Approve a proof and a sample
Check colour, size and placement on a physical sample before bulk printing starts.
Tips
- Keep fine lines thicker than about 1 mm on textured fabrics such as jute
- Ask for a Pantone match if brand colour is critical
- A small second logo on the back or gusset adds visibility at low cost
Mistakes to avoid
- Sending a low-resolution JPG of the logo
- Choosing a print size that runs into seams
- Using many colours on a low-cost giveaway bag
Terms used in this guide
- Vector artwork
- A logo file made of shapes (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG) that scales without losing quality.
- Pantone colour matching
- Matching fabric, trims and print colours to a standard colour code.
- Halftone
- A pattern of dots that lets a single ink colour show shading and gradients.
- CMYK
- The four ink colours — cyan, magenta, yellow and black — used in full-colour printing.
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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.
- Pantone colour matching
- Matching fabric, trims and print colours to a standard colour code.
- Vector artwork
- A logo file made of shapes (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG) that scales without losing quality.
- Binding tape
- Tape sewn over raw inner seams to finish them neatly.
- Piping
- A corded edge trim that defines a bag's shape.
Questions buyers ask
Something else? Ask on WhatsApp and the production team will reply.
What is the cheapest way to print a logo on bags?
For bulk orders, one-colour screen printing is usually the most economical per piece.
Can a full-colour logo be printed on jute?
Yes, with digital or transfer printing, but fine gradients are softened by jute's rough texture. Bold, simple artwork works best.
Request a quote for custom bags
Share quantity, size, material and branding. We reply with specifications, MOQ and pricing, and arrange a sample first.