Functional Carry · OEM & Private Label

Custom Tote Bags for Wholesale & Private Label Programmes

Liora supports custom tote bag development and manufacturing for importers, distributors, retailers and independent brands. We coordinate material selection, decoration, sampling and production through one point of contact. Start with the intended use, artwork and quantity, then agree a specification that balances appearance, function and commercial requirements.

Discuss Your Product

Start with the intended use. Materials, quantity and timing can still be undecided.

Grey tote collection reference, illustrative format only — Illustrative product reference. Materials, dimensions, features and performance are agreed for the project, not established by this image.

Procurement decisions · 01

Choose the Body Fabric Before the Finish

Fabric construction and weight influence hand feel, decoration, packability and cost. The following are material directions to discuss, not a stocked range or a guarantee of performance. Availability, colour allocation and the final specification are reviewed for your project.

Cotton canvas

Canvas can suit retail ranges and branded merchandise. Weights such as 10–16 oz are useful discussion points; compare the actual fabric weight, weave and finish with the desired structure, print coverage and folded size.

Recycled polyester

rPET can be considered where recycled content forms part of the brief. A designation such as 600D describes yarn linear density, not abrasion or colourfastness performance. Confirm the selected fabric and any required recycled-content documentation; rPET alone does not establish GRS certification.

Non-woven polypropylene

Weights such as 80–120 gsm can be explored for promotional and event programmes. Compare price, handle attachment, reuse expectations and decoration rather than assuming one material suits every programme.

Compare fabrics and the evidence needed for a material claim

Procurement decisions · 02

Printing & Decoration Around Your Artwork

Screen print, heat transfer, embroidery and woven labels offer different starting points for private-label tote bags. The method depends on the fabric surface, artwork detail, placement, order quantity and intended finish.

Screen print can suit solid-colour designs. Transfer methods can be explored for photographic or multi-colour artwork, with fine detail and adhesion reviewed on the selected fabric. Embroidery adds texture but needs suitable backing and placement. Metallic finishes or specialist decoration are assessed separately for feasibility, cost and sample appearance.

Procurement decisions · 03

Handles, Base Panels & Everyday Organisation

Agree the intended contents and load before choosing handle width, attachment positions, gussets and base structure. Box-X stitching, bar-tacks or other reinforcement may be appropriate for the approved construction; there is no universal weight threshold at which every tote needs the same detail.

Zip closures, internal pockets, lining and luggage-compatible details can be discussed against the use case. Review the loaded shape, opening access and carrying length together. Any public load rating needs validation of the specific design under agreed conditions.

Procurement decisions · 04

MOQ, Sampling & Production Planning

Typical MOQs for carry products start from 300 pieces per style per colour. Final quantities depend on the selected materials, construction and branding. If you are testing a new product, we can assess whether a more flexible quantity is feasible.

Sampling usually takes 5–7 working days. Timing depends on complexity, materials and development requirements. We will confirm an indicative schedule after reviewing the brief. Custom tooling or specially sourced components may require additional time.

Bulk production lead times are confirmed for each project based on the approved specification, order quantity, material availability and production schedule.

Repeat orders may require fewer development steps, but sample and approval requirements are reviewed against the previous approved specification, any material or process changes, and the buyer's requirements.

Plan the sample stages and approval criteria

Procurement decisions · 05

Quality Control & Compliance Requirements

We coordinate incoming, in-process and final checks against the agreed specifications. For tote bags, proposed checkpoints include fabric appearance, artwork placement, dimensions, handle attachment and the approved packing details. Any required AQL sampling plan, defect classifications and acceptance criteria are agreed for the order, not assumed to be the same for every programme.

We can review amfori BSCI audit requirements and the documentation available for the proposed production site. Additional product testing or certification requirements are assessed per programme, with scope, feasibility and timing confirmed before commitment. Material documentation and social-audit records do not, by themselves, establish finished-product performance.

If composition, colourfastness or handle-strength testing is required, define the relevant material or finished-product scope, test method and acceptance conditions before sample approval. Report arrangements are confirmed for the project; this page does not present existing test results.

Prepare a bag QC checklist and agreed AQL criteria

Buyer questions

Custom Tote Bags FAQ

Practical answers before you agree the product brief. Read each answer below or collapse it when finished.

What is the minimum order quantity for custom tote bags?

See what affects custom bag MOQ

Can you print full-colour artwork?

We can review transfer methods for photographic and multi-colour artwork, subject to the selected fabric, design detail, placement and sample approval. Send the artwork and target finish so the appropriate method can be assessed; screen print may be more suitable for a small number of solid colours.

How long does tote bag sampling take?

Can recycled or organic materials be considered?

Yes. Recycled polyester and organic cotton can be discussed as sourcing requirements. Availability, MOQ and the required documentation are confirmed for the selected specification. Raw-material records do not automatically establish a certified finished tote bag.

From idea to a clear brief

Discuss Your Product Requirements

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