The best custom product for promoting your brand won't always be apparel. In some cases, it might make more sense to go with something like a tote bag.
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Consider this: lots of companies give away free pens and mugs. While t-shirts are great (and can turn customers into walking billboards), they're sometimes a dime a dozen -- and may not always fit the recipient. However, when's the last time you were given a tote bag?
Custom tote bags are a great promotional item because they're both a bit less common and very functional. In fact, if you were given a tote bag at a convention, you'd likely use it to haul all of those free pens and mugs.
You also don't have to worry about whether a tote bag will "fit" the recipient -- because a tote bag isn't worn. Anybody who receives one should be able to use it.
However, no matter how a tote is used when you first get it, there are plenty of uses afterward -- even if you're just using it for groceries. For the most part, a tote bag will be more durable than the bags provided by shops.
How many custom pens have you been given over the years? How quickly have you lost most of them?
While a custom pen is a practical item, people usually don't value them. That's why you'll see a mix of company pens sitting in a jar at a counter -- somebody is given one, they use it a few times, and then they leave it behind somewhere.
Custom mugs don't have much better luck. Most of the time, they get shoved to the back of a cupboard where they aren't seen until it's time for spring cleaning and they find their way to a Goodwill or Savers.
Unlike those kinds of items, custom totes are seen as having value. They're viewed as a higher-end item -- despite often not being much more expensive than custom tees.
Whether they're made with a cotton canvas, nylon, or polyester, tote bags tend to last a long time. Your customized tote bags might be used multiple times a week for years or -- in the case of a very sturdy design (like an incredibly-thick cotton tote bag) -- maybe even decades.
Of course, part of that durability will come down to the thickness and types of materials used to create the custom tote bag. However, the way it's used will also play a factor. A thin custom tote bag can outlast a thicker one depending on what's put in the bag. However, a thicker bag will have an easier time with sharp objects (like scissors) and heavier items (like books).
Plastic pollution is a major issue. According to some estimates, 500 billion single-use plastic bags are used each year. While many of them wind up in landfills (where they can take up to 300 years to biodegrade), others find their way into the ocean where they threaten marine life.
In order to curb this environmental damage, over 80 countries have a full or partial ban on single-use plastic bags. In the US, some states and towns now have plastic bag taxes or bans.
Given everybody needs bags, personalized tote bags are a great solution that helps cut down on the pollution caused by single-use shopping bags.
While custom totes are a great promotional item under many circumstances, they're an amazing choice for the following occasions:
Business conventions and expos are notorious for the amount of swag you can get -- in fact, some employees volunteer to attend them just for the freebies.
By providing a custom tote bag, your promotional item will be seen by more attendees than the companies whose loot winds up inside the bag. And, as people's arms fill up, attendees who learn you're giving away bags will likely come looking for you -- giving your team a great opportunity to talk to prospective customers.
Many weddings send guests home with a little something to remember the occasion, and the bag is often a part of it. A personalized tote bag is a great way to commemorate somebody's big day and a reminder for years to come.
As with weddings, baby showers often include gift bags for guests. Considering at least some of the bag's goodies are going to be reminders, decorating the bags themselves is another option. And, unlike a lot of other baby shower goodies, guests are far more likely to keep and use custom-printed tote bags.
*Promotional tote bags for various business giveaways, etc
Whether you're opening a business, running an event, or just want something nice to give customers, custom tote bags are a great choice.
Depending on your business, you could even sell your custom tote bags -- either passing your costs along to the customers who use them or maybe even making a profit while promoting your organization. This can be a completely organic choice for companies who have retail locations where the bags could be sold right at the register. Or, in the case of a beauty salon, goods can be bundled in a branded tote bag.
For certain kinds of businesses -- like resorts, country clubs, and theme parks -- the company's brand is a big deal and guests want to take a bit of it home. (For example, if somebody goes to Disney World, they'll want a lot of merchandise to remind themselves of the trip.) In this case, personalized tote bags can generate income as well as awareness.
What's the best custom tote bag? The answer probably varies depending on how you -- and your customers -- plan on using it. What might do an incredible job for one use could be lackluster for another or might involve an unnecessary feature. For instance, an oversized, thickly-woven tote bag with lots of pockets offers amazing storage... but it's probably way too much for most people.
Port Authority's All-Purpose Tote (the B -- available in navy, royal blue, or black) is an amazing bag. However, it's also a large bag. If somebody is only using 10% of the B's storage, it's probably not the most practical bag for them. And if the bags are being given away, the extra features add to the cost.
Here are a few of the things you need to consider when figuring out which custom tote bags work best for you.
What's going to be the primary use for your personalized tote bags?
In some cases, you might have a few intended uses for a bag -- meaning it might start with one use (such as carrying promotional items), but then you want customers to use it for a more general activity. Therefore you may want a design that balances both uses. However, in most cases, you'll likely only have one use in mind.
Whether you own a business, are running a charity, or are looking to do something nice for friends & family, you're likely on a budget. Therefore, price is going to be a concern for you.
However, if you're selling your custom-printed tote bags, that question might not be as relevant. In fact, even if you sold the bags for less than you paid for them, that money is still offsetting your expenses so the promotional tote bags aren't costing you as much. (Ideally, though, you'd like to at least break even or make a profit.)
Ultimately, the cost of the bags will impact some of your decisions. It's why you probably won't just go with Port Authority's B as your choice every single time. Instead, you might pick Bolt Printing's BP7LHT (seen above; available in one color). Although it's smaller and available in fewer colors, the BP7LHT tote bag is a lot cheaper which makes it more economical for a giveaway.
Just remember the cheapest option isn't always the best choice for a giveaway. If you're giving potential clients promotional tote bags at a convention, the quality of the bag may leave a subtle impression in a customer's mind. A company offering high-end solutions or products might look cheap if they were giving away seemingly inexpensive, plain bags. Likewise, a burlap-looking tote bag may not be the best option for a spa.
A giant-sized bag is awesome if you have a lot of stuff... but it doesn't make sense lugging around a huge bag if it's mostly empty.
Bolt Printing's gusset tote bag (the BP6GT) is a good-sized bag available in 22 colors. It works well as a general option, since it can carry a decent amount of stuff without getting overwhelming.
If you want to go a bit smaller, Bolt Printing's non-woven reusable grocery bags (like the BPNWSB, available in 8 colors) are also a great option.
What kind of stuff will the custom tote bags carry? If the bags are holding heavier items, you may want to look at ones with sturdy handles or a thicker material.
As with bag size, if you don't need the added durability and sturdiness, you can often save a bit of money by going with less durable and sturdy options.
[Note: Bolt Printing doesn't sell flimsy custom bags. Anything you order should stand up under normal use.]
Tote bags are great for providing a lot of space to store items. However, it's very easy for smaller objects to get lost in a tote bag, forcing you to dig around for them. This is where pockets shine.
By having pockets on a tote bag, you're able to store some objects in a spot where you can quickly reach them.
Port Authority's Two-Tone Tote Bag (B400, available in 4 different handle color choices) features a deep outside pocket. It's a perfect spot for storing a paperback novel if you're bring your tote bag to the beach. Or the pocket can be used for non-beach-reading activities.
Of course, if a single pocket isn't enough for you, Port Authority's B features both an outside pocket and an interior pocket (with a zipper!), which offers a bit more storage.
When it comes to personalization, there are a few ways to customize a tote bag. The most notable methods are printing and embroidery.
Embroidery is great if you're going for a more stylish tote bag. It's good for brands trying to convey a higher-end image, where they might have their logo near the top of the bag. Basically, it's a smart, chic look.
The downside to embroidery is that your cost is determined by the thread count. As a result, large designs aren't economically feasible. Because of both cost and style, the design will be smaller -- meaning it might be a little harder to see.
Screen printing, on the other hand, can give you a much larger design without increasing your cost. This means you'll have something that should be very easy to see, which helps when you're trying to get attention for your brand.
The drawback to a screen print, however, is that you're more limited in your color use. Using a lot of colors will increase your cost and there's a maximum number of dyes that can be applied.
Some bags are better for printing, others are better for embroidery. And, depending on the type of tote bag, you might have limitations on where you can embroider. (For example, you could risk sewing a pocket shut.) Likewise, some kinds of bags are less practical for printing. In at least some cases, the style of tote bag will decide how you customize it (or vice versa).
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the selection, here are a few quick pointers.
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For a neat giveaway item (if you're either looking to promote your company or want something for a special occasion), you can't go wrong with some of our favorite screen print tote bags. Although the styles are relatively basic, most are available in a few different colors.
[See the full screen printed selection.]
If you have a brick & mortar retail location where you're thinking about selling personalized tote bags, our custom reusable section might be a slightly better option. These bags are great for groceries or anything else somebody might shop for. And, because they're a reusable item, they're eco-friendly.
For retailers who want to look sustainable -- and save money by encouraging shoppers to bring their own bag -- all of these are fine choices.
[See the full selection of reusable bags.]
Depending on your company -- or the special occasion -- you might want to go with something a bit more expensive. In some cases, these tote bags might not be drastically more expensive than other options, so you might avoid sticker shock by remembering it's just a bit more than the alternatives.
[See the full selection of high-end embroidered bags, including other styles like laptop bags.]
Our design studio makes customizing tote bags easy. Simply upload your artwork then place and size it how you like.
Need art? No problem! You're sure to find something in our extensive clip art gallery. We also have a wide array of fonts.
Enviro-Tote was started in to replace the amount of paper and plastic bags being used in college bookstores. We carried only natural cotton (no dyes or bleaches) at the time. As we have grown over time, we have added other materials including colored cottons, Bottle Bag™ (made from recycled plastic) and organic cotton. Learn more about us!
All of our bags are cut, printed, and stitched in New Hampshire. In addition, many of our materials are domestically sourced as well.
We take pride in our bags being Made in the USA.
Any questions please call 1-800-Tote-Bag and our Customer Service team would be happy to help.
We are typically at a 7 week lead time for printed totes and 4 weeks for unprinted totes. These times change throughout the year. Rush Shipping options are available! If you have an event and need to get your bags quicker, please call us to discuss delivery.
Yes! We can absolutely accommodate most rush orders. Give us a call to submit a rush request! Rush fees may apply.
50 is our minimum order quantity for both printed and unprinted bags.
The setup charges will vary on the print method. For screenprinting, each new artwork (or image) has a one-time setup charge of $35.00 per color / per image / per side. For heat transfers, there is a setup charge of $25.00 each order, per image / per side. Direct to Garment printing has a setup charge of $35.00 each order per image / per side.
We do have a limited amount of sample tote bags available to send to prospective customers who are trying to decide on a style, material, etc. Complimentary samples are limited to 1 tote per customer.
All orders placed will receive a digital mockup of the artwork on the tote bag style specified on the sales order for customer approval prior to production.
We also offer the option to produce a pre-production sample. The charge for this is $50 for one color per printed side, plus $10 for each additional ink color, plus any art and screen charges.
If you are interested in a pre-production sample prior to placing an order, please contact Customer Service.
No, our minimum order amount is 50 pieces.
For screenprinting, we need editable vector artwork, usually in the .ai, .eps, or .pdf format. For heat transfers and other printing methods, we can accept .jpg or .png files at high resolutions. For more information visit our Art Specs page, or send your design to and Customer Service can determine if your art is print-ready.
Vector graphics are composed of paths with a start and end point, with other points, curves, and angles along the way. The path can be a line, square, triangle, or other shapes. These paths (shapes) can create simple outlines, or complex designs. Because vector images are not made up of pixels, they can be scaled easily without losing resolution.
Our customer service team is happy to check if your artwork is vector! Send your design to if you’re unsure.
Each of our tote bag styles have their own suggested imprint area that can be found on the Art Specs Page . As a general rule for screen printing, the design needs to fit within a 15″ x 16″ area, or a jumbo print can be up to 16″ x 19″. We have templates available for art placement, too!
We can screen print, heat transfer, and direct to garment print on all our materials. On our white Bottle Bag™ material, we can also offer dye-sublimination.
No, we do not use four color process. We spot print ink colors using the Pantone Color Matching System.
Each order of bags needs to meet the minimum order of 50 bags per design / style. However, the same design can be printed on the same material type with an extra charge (i.e. white ink design on red, purple, and black 10 oz material). We also can also accommodate ink color changes for the same artwork with an ink change setup fee. Please contact us for details and pricing about your specific requests.
No. We do not personalize individual bags.
We have access to additional colored canvas material if you meet the specific quantity minimums. Contact a customer service rep for more information on custom fabric options.
Yes. All the standard 13″ handles can be easily upgraded to 25″ handles. Additional length handles are available upon request.
Yes. If you need a specific bag size, work with our sales team to customize your order. 100 piece minimum applies and approval from production is needed prior.
We offer a variety of closures, including panel and non panel zippers, snap closures, and velcro. Add an interior or exterior pocket to almost any bag. If you are interested in the options, please contact us for more information.
Most of our materials are sourced domestically. Our organic, recycled, and 10 oz natural cottons are grown and woven in the USA. Our Bottle Bag™ fabric is also made domestically. Our Spun Poly handles are sourced domestically. We are currently searching for a domestic source for our additional fabrics.
Our colored cotton canvases are not guaranteed color-fast. Our colored Spun-Poly handles are color-fast.
We don’t recommend washing, as cotton canvas may lose its shape, wrinkle, and shrink. However, if the totes must be washed, it should be hand-washed inside out with cold water and line-dried. If you’re looking for washable material, our Bottle Bag™ canvas is VERY washable.
Please call us for an estimate, as all shipping costs are based on package weight. We ship UPS Ground for most orders and other expedited options are available upon request.
We are required by law to collect sales tax on non-exempt orders shipped to the following states:
Indiana, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Michigan, Washington, Colorado, New Jersey, Vermont, Maine, New York, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, DC, Tennessee and California.
Sales tax estimates will be added to each sales order if we’re shipping to any of the states above. If your organization is exempt from sales tax, please send us an exemption or resale certificate.
All of our items are shipped from Londonderry, NH.
Yes. There is a minimum of 50 bags per location, and a fee of $2.00 per location.
Yes, we do ship internationally.
Yes, we are able to ship blind. If you would like your order to ship blind, please specify in the comments section of your order.
We reserve the right to ship over/under 5% of the order quantity, and bill accordingly. For quality control purposes, we cut, print, and stitch up to an additional 5% of your order. These “over-runs” are shipped and billed to you if they pass our quality control.
New customers will need to pre-pay the first order with a check, debit or credit card, or ACH/ bank transfer. We accept Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express.
For returning customers, we offer the option to pay automatically upon shipping (No Terms) or invoice upon shipping (Net 10). Please contact Customer Service or your sales representative for to discuss payment terms. Please note that we invoices via paperless invoicing. The address that they are sent from is .