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 reduce the cost of custom bags
Most of a custom bag's price is decided by choices you control.
Quick answer
Order a standard size, choose an economical material grade, keep the logo to one or two colours, avoid unnecessary features, order a larger quantity in one run and accept bulk carton packing instead of individual packaging.
Updated by the Vago team
Key takeaways
- Use standard sizes
- Choose the right material grade
- Simplify the print
- Drop features you don't need
- Consolidate orders
Step by step
Use standard sizes
Standard sizes use fabric efficiently and need no new patterns.
Choose the right material grade
A lighter GSM or lower denier may be perfectly adequate for the use.
Simplify the print
Each extra screen-print colour adds setup and cost.
Drop features you don't need
Zips, pockets, lining and hardware each add cost.
Consolidate orders
One larger run spreads setup costs over more pieces than several small runs.
Tips
- Ask for an itemised quote so you can see what each choice costs
- Plan ahead — rush production often costs more
Mistakes to avoid
- Cutting quality on the part of the bag that fails first, such as handles
- Comparing quotes that are not for the same specification
Terms used in this guide
- MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)
- The smallest quantity a manufacturer will produce for one order or design.
- Landed cost
- The total cost of goods once they reach you, including freight.
- GSM (grams per square metre)
- A measure of fabric or paper weight — higher GSM is heavier and usually stronger.
- Denier (D)
- A measure of yarn thickness used for polyester and nylon — e.g. 600D, 1680D.
Related bags
- 6 materials
Non-Woven Bags
Economical printed non-woven carry bags for shops and promotions.
Materials: Non-Woven (PP)
2 materialsJute Bags
Eco-friendly jute shopping, gift and promotional bags with printed branding.
Materials: Jute, Juco (Jute-Cotton Blend)
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.
- Denier (D)
- A measure of yarn thickness used for polyester and nylon — e.g. 600D, 1680D.
- Landed cost
- The total cost of goods once they reach you, including freight.
- Zip size (#5, #8, #10)
- The number describing a zip's tooth width — higher numbers are stronger.
- Lining
- The inner fabric layer of a bag.
- 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.
Does ordering more always lower the price?
Usually the price per piece falls as quantity rises because setup costs are shared, but the effect levels off at very large quantities.
Request a quote for custom bags
Share quantity, size, material and branding. We reply with specifications, MOQ and pricing, and arrange a sample first.