Promotional Bags

Bag choice should follow the use case, not the lowest unit price. For mass giveaways, non-woven polypropylene bags at under $2 branded disappear into household reuse for months. For conference delegates, a 38–42cm wide canvas or cotton tote at $3–6 branded fits A4 + laptop + water bottle. For staff onboarding or premium gifting, invest in structured backpacks, laptop sleeves or canvas weekenders at $25–35 — recipients keep and use these for years.

Size matters. A tote under 35cm feels gift-shop-sized; 38–42cm is the conference standard. Cooler bags: 6-can for retail, 12-can for outdoor events, 24+ can for corporate gifting competing with hampers. Drawstring sacks work best with sport, schools and under-25 campaigns.

Material drives feel and price. Cotton and calico carry artisan feel and screen-print beautifully but crease. Canvas holds structure for premium positioning. Non-woven polypropylene is the budget workhorse. Recycled rPET is price-comparable to virgin polyester with verifiable recycled content.

Branding: screen print on cotton/canvas/calico (cost-effective 100+ units); digital transfer for full-colour under 100 units; embroidery on backpacks and laptop bags ($3–7/unit premium). Lead times: 2–4 weeks stocked, 6–10 weeks full custom. Order 8+ weeks ahead of event dates.