Custom Tote Bags are reusable carry bags for brands, retailers, and event organizers that want packaging shoppers keep using long after the sale. Built from durable paper with sturdy handles, each tote is custom-printed with your design.
Because a tote gets reused, your printed logo travels far beyond the store and earns repeat exposure at no extra cost. Roomy panels give your artwork space to read clearly, and reinforced handles stand up to daily carrying. Conferences, retail loyalty programs, and subscription welcome kits lean on totes when they want a giveaway people actually keep.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: durable paper with reinforced handles
- Handles: twisted paper, flat paper, or rope
- Printing: full-color CMYK
- Finishing options: matte or gloss lamination, foil stamp, spot UV
- FSC-certified paper available on request
Best Used For
- Conference and trade-show giveaways
- Retail loyalty and welcome kits
- Subscription and brand unboxing extras
- Promotional and merchandise bags
Printing & Finishing
Print full-color CMYK across the tote, then choose finishes that match your brand. Matte lamination reads understated and modern, gloss lamination makes colors pop, foil stamping adds a metallic touch, and spot UV draws the eye to a single graphic.
Why Order Custom Tote Bags from Teal
Teal is a US-based packaging supplier, so production stays domestic and US shipping is free. The standard minimum is 50 units, free design help gets your artwork press-ready, and you can pick rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) or standard production from about 7 business days after proof approval. Full-color CMYK printing and an FSC-certified paper option are available, plus a sample kit ($50, credited to your first order) so you can confirm fit before committing.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? You can order from a 50-unit minimum, which suits both small runs and larger campaigns.
How long is production? Standard production runs from about 7 business days, and rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) is available when the timeline is tight.
Can I get a sample? Yes. Order the $50 sample kit and the cost is credited toward your first order.
Request a free quote and we'll respond within 4 business hours.
Tote Bag Bulk Buying, Tier by Tier
Tote quality comes down to three choices: fabric weight in ounces, whether the base carries a gusset for boxed loads, and how the handles are stitched in. Screen printing suits bold logo marks, while heavier canvas grades hold detailed artwork without the ink sinking.
| Totes | Fabric and print guidance |
|---|---|
| 50 | Conference giveaway batch on lightweight cotton, one print face. |
| 500 | Gusseted bases and longer shoulder handles cost little extra here. |
| 1,000 | Three color screens print without the setup dominating your budget. |
| 5,000 | Heavier canvas and reinforced stress stitching become standard spec. |
| 10,000+ | Retail merchandise depth, quoting from about $0.44 per unit at volume. |
Treat schedules as planning ranges: in-house eligible tote printing sits close to 7 business days, while specialty imported fabric programs may run out to 12 weeks. Sample kits go out for $50, and we credit that amount to your first production invoice. To price a run, share fabric weight, bag dimensions, handle length, print colors, and quantity.
How to Order Custom Tote Bags
Ordering custom tote bags is simple:
- Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references
- Receive quote guidance within one business day
- Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)
- Approve the digital proof and production begins
- Standard production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer
