Cotton Tote Bags

Custom Printed Cotton Tote Bags with Logo for Retail, Gifts, and Events

What cotton tote bags are used for

Cotton tote bags are open top bags with two handles, made from natural cotton fabric. Brands use them as retail bags, gift with purchase bags, event giveaways, wedding and party favors, merchandise, and launch kits. A cotton tote is soft, light, and washable, so customers use it again and again, and your logo travels with it. Beauty and lifestyle brands often add a cotton tote to a PR gift or a subscription box, because the tote becomes part of the gift. Custom cotton tote bags also suit bookstores, farmers markets, and shops that sell totes as merchandise. A tote that is well made and well printed often gets photographed and shared, which gives your brand free attention.

Sizes and how to measure

Tote bag size is written as width x height x gusset. The gusset is the depth of the bag at the bottom. To choose a size, measure what the bag will carry and add some room. A small tote suits gifts and a few items. A standard tote suits books, clothes, and a laptop, and a large tote suits groceries and bulky items. Check the handle drop, which is the length of the handle, because a longer drop fits over the shoulder.

Example sizes (approximate and for reference only; we confirm the exact size before you order):

• Small: about 10 in x 10 in
• Standard: about 15 in x 16 in x 3 in
• Large: about 16 in x 15 in x 5 in
• Extra large: about 20 in x 16 in x 6 in

Cotton, handles, and styles

Cotton fabric comes in several weaves and weights. A lighter cotton is soft and easy to fold, and a heavier cotton holds its shape and carries more weight. If you want a 100 percent cotton fabric, tell us during the free consultation. Cotton comes in natural, white, black, and dyed colors, and handles can be the same cotton, cotton webbing, or rope. Options include an inner pocket, a snap or zipper closure, a gusseted bottom, and a woven label. Tell us what the bag will carry and we suggest the best cotton weight and handle.

Printing and embroidery

Custom printed cotton tote bags are usually screen printed, which puts one or more colors on the fabric and lasts well through washing. Heat transfer printing handles full color artwork and small details. Embroidery adds a stitched logo that feels solid, and it works best for simple marks and short names. Cotton tote bags with logo can carry the design on one side or both sides, or on a pocket. Keep logos bold and simple, because fine lines do not print as well on woven fabric.

Orders from 50 units

Orders start at 50 units, which suits a new brand, a shop, or an event. A first order of 100 cotton tote bags is a common size for a launch or a trial run, and larger orders cost less per bag. Cotton tote bags wholesale orders can be planned in several sizes and repeated as sales grow. Custom cotton tote bags wholesale buyers, such as shops that resell totes, follow the same steps. If you want cotton tote bags bulk pricing or wholesale cotton tote bags for a campaign, share your expected volume during the free consultation and we plan around it.

Artwork and dieline

We send a free dieline that shows the print area on the front and back of your bag, so you can see exactly where your artwork goes. Supply artwork as a vector AI or PDF file with fonts outlined and images at 300 DPI in CMYK. Screen print and embroidery designs work best as simple vector files. If you have no artwork yet, free design support and a free consultation are included, and our team can help lay out the logo and the text from your brand colors. You review and approve the artwork before production starts.

How to order custom cotton tote bags

1. Choose your bag size, cotton, and handle type.
2. Order a $59 sample kit if you want to feel the cotton and handles first. The $59 is credited toward your order total.
3. Send your quantity, starting at 50 units.
4. Receive your free dieline and add your artwork, or ask for help.
5. Review and approve the artwork.
6. Production takes 6 to 8 business days after artwork approval, and your order ships free to one U.S. address.

The final price depends on bag size, cotton weight, handle type, printing, finishing, and quantity.

What comes with every order

• Free shipping to one U.S. address
• Free thank-you cards equal to the units ordered
• Free design support, free dieline, and free consultation
• Orders start at 50 units
• Eco-friendly materials sourced from certified suppliers