Custom Tote Bags — Canvas Totes, Printed and Embroidered

Decorated cotton, organic, jumbo, and coated canvas totes for retail, grocery, events, and eco programs — bold front-panel screen prints, embroidery, and patches.

  • Cotton canvas, organic cotton, jumbo, coated poly
  • Screen print, embroidery, DTG, transfers, patches, and more
  • Free creative proof before production
Free shipping on orders over $250
Free full creative proof for approval
Low minimums on every project
One Tree Planted for every order
Free shipping on orders over $250
Free full creative proof for approval
Low minimums on every project
One Tree Planted for every order

Tote Bags

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    DTLA Print - Value Promotional Tote Bag - Made in USA DTLA Print - Value Promotional Tote Bag - Made in USADesign
    SKU: tb009

    DTLA Print - Value Promotional Tote Bag - Made in USA

    $8.26 - $18.97 $8.71 - $19.42
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    Bayside - USA-Made Medium Gusset Tote Bayside - USA-Made Medium Gusset ToteDesign
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    SKU: 750

    Bayside - USA-Made Medium Gusset Tote

    $11.66 - $27.79 $12.02 - $28.15
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    Bayside - USA-Made Promotional Tote Bayside - USA-Made Promotional ToteDesign
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    SKU: 800

    Bayside - USA-Made Promotional Tote

    $8.36 - $18.79 $8.49 - $18.92
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    Liberty Bags - 10 Ounce Gusseted Cotton Canvas Tote with Colored Handle Liberty Bags - 10 Ounce Gusseted Cotton Canvas Tote with Colored HandleDesign
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    SKU: 8868

    Liberty Bags - 10 Ounce Gusseted Cotton Canvas Tote with Colored Handle

    $3.32 - $8.23 $3.44 - $8.35
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    Liberty Bags - 11 Ounce Cotton Canvas Tote Liberty Bags - 11 Ounce Cotton Canvas ToteDesign
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    SKU: 8869

    Liberty Bags - 11 Ounce Cotton Canvas Tote

    $7.01 - $16.55 $7.76 - $17.30
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    Liberty Bags - 12 Ounce Gusseted Cotton Canvas Tote Liberty Bags - 12 Ounce Gusseted Cotton Canvas ToteDesign
    SKU: 8503

    Liberty Bags - 12 Ounce Gusseted Cotton Canvas Tote

    $4.24 - $10.70 $4.53 - $10.99
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    Liberty Bags - 16 Ounce Cotton Canvas Tote 18" Liberty Bags - 16 Ounce Cotton Canvas Tote 18"Design
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    SKU: 8871

    Liberty Bags - 16 Ounce Cotton Canvas Tote 18"

    $11.77 - $28.91 $12.77 - $29.91
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    Liberty Bags - 16 Ounce Cotton Canvas Tote 21" Liberty Bags - 16 Ounce Cotton Canvas Tote 21"Design
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    SKU: 8872

    Liberty Bags - 16 Ounce Cotton Canvas Tote 21"

    $16.18 - $37.60 $16.45 - $37.87
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    Valubag - Neoprene 6L Tote Bag Valubag - Neoprene 6L Tote BagDesign
    SKU: VB1022

    Valubag - Neoprene 6L Tote Bag

    $10.50 - $25.72 $11.34 - $26.56
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    Carhartt - Tote 18-Can Cooler Carhartt - Tote 18-Can CoolerDesign
    SKU: CT89101701

    Carhartt - Tote 18-Can Cooler

    $36.95 - $71.43 $40.43 - $74.91
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    Carhartt - Utility Tote Carhartt - Utility ToteDesign
    SKU: CT89121325

    Carhartt - Utility Tote

    $37.86 - $73.73 $42.04 - $77.91
  • Econscious - Hemp Market Tote Econscious - Hemp Market ToteDesign
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    SKU: EC8015

    Econscious - Hemp Market Tote

    $11.99 - $28.13 $12.02 - $28.16
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    Econscious - Hemp Simplicity Tote Econscious - Hemp Simplicity ToteDesign
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    SKU: EC8060

    Econscious - Hemp Simplicity Tote

    $8.91 - $21.70 $9.53 - $22.32
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    Econscious - Organic Cotton Canvas Market Tote Econscious - Organic Cotton Canvas Market ToteDesign
    SKU: EC8040

    Econscious - Organic Cotton Canvas Market Tote

    $9.77 - $23.25 $10.04 - $23.52
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    Econscious - Organic Cotton Go Lite Tote Econscious - Organic Cotton Go Lite ToteDesign
    SKU: EC8052

    Econscious - Organic Cotton Go Lite Tote

    $5.83 - $13.23 $6.03 - $13.43
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    Econscious - Organic Cotton Large Twill Tote Econscious - Organic Cotton Large Twill ToteDesign
    SKU: EC8001

    Econscious - Organic Cotton Large Twill Tote

    $9.14 - $21.82 $9.45 - $22.13
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    Econscious - Organic Cotton Twill Everyday Tote Econscious - Organic Cotton Twill Everyday ToteDesign
    SKU: EC8000

    Econscious - Organic Cotton Twill Everyday Tote

    $7.96 - $18.31 $8.41 - $18.76
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    Econscious - Organic Cotton Twill Go Forth Tote Econscious - Organic Cotton Twill Go Forth ToteDesign
    SKU: EC8003

    Econscious - Organic Cotton Twill Go Forth Tote

    $7.99 - $18.75 $8.75 - $19.51
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    Port Authority - Access Convertible Tote Port Authority - Access Convertible ToteDesign
    SKU: BG418

    Port Authority - Access Convertible Tote

    $6.27 - $14.50 $6.70 - $14.93
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    Port Authority - All-Purpose Tote Port Authority - All-Purpose ToteDesign
    SKU: B5000

    Port Authority - All-Purpose Tote

    $9.00 - $21.65 $9.42 - $22.07
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    Port Authority - Allie Tote Port Authority - Allie ToteDesign
    SKU: B118

    Port Authority - Allie Tote

    $9.16 - $22.72 $10.09 - $23.65
  • Port Authority - Budget Tote Port Authority - Budget ToteDesign
    SKU: B150

    Port Authority - Budget Tote

    $1.94 - $4.73 $1.95 - $4.74
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    Port Authority - Circuit Tote Port Authority - Circuit ToteDesign
    SKU: BG417

    Port Authority - Circuit Tote

    $4.35 - $11.05 $4.70 - $11.40
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    Port Authority - City Tote Port Authority - City ToteDesign
    SKU: BG422

    Port Authority - City Tote

    $11.28 - $27.55 $12.11 - $28.38
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    Port Authority - Convention Tote Port Authority - Convention ToteDesign
    SKU: B050

    Port Authority - Convention Tote

    $4.29 - $10.99 $4.70 - $11.40
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    Port Authority - Day Tote Port Authority - Day ToteDesign
    SKU: BG406

    Port Authority - Day Tote

    $4.43 - $11.13 $4.70 - $11.40
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    Port Authority - Document Tote Port Authority - Document ToteDesign
    SKU: BG408

    Port Authority - Document Tote

    $3.20 - $7.97 $3.36 - $8.13
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    Port Authority - Essential Tote Port Authority - Essential ToteDesign
    SKU: B0750

    Port Authority - Essential Tote

    $3.69 - $9.04 $3.76 - $9.11
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    Port Authority - Essential Zip Tote Port Authority - Essential Zip ToteDesign
    SKU: BG410

    Port Authority - Essential Zip Tote

    $4.06 - $10.18 $4.30 - $10.42
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    Port Authority - Exec Laptop Tote Port Authority - Exec Laptop ToteDesign
    SKU: BG423

    Port Authority - Exec Laptop Tote

    $18.61 - $43.16 $18.85 - $43.40
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    Port Authority - Extra-Wide Polypropylene Grocery Tote Port Authority - Extra-Wide Polypropylene Grocery ToteDesign
    SKU: B160

    Port Authority - Extra-Wide Polypropylene Grocery Tote

    $2.27 - $5.71 $2.41 - $5.85
  • Port Authority - Jumbo Tote Port Authority - Jumbo ToteDesign
    SKU: B300

    Port Authority - Jumbo Tote

    $6.69 - $14.92 $6.70 - $14.93
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    Port Authority - Ladies Laptop Tote Port Authority - Ladies Laptop ToteDesign
    SKU: BG401

    Port Authority - Ladies Laptop Tote

    $17.01 - $41.56 $18.85 - $43.40
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    Port Authority - Large Cotton Canvas Boat Tote Port Authority - Large Cotton Canvas Boat ToteDesign
    SKU: BG413

    Port Authority - Large Cotton Canvas Boat Tote

    $21.24 - $49.29 $21.55 - $49.60
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    Port Authority - Medium Cotton Canvas Boat Tote Port Authority - Medium Cotton Canvas Boat ToteDesign
    SKU: BG412

    Port Authority - Medium Cotton Canvas Boat Tote

    $16.15 - $38.94 $17.50 - $40.29
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    Port Authority - On-The-Go Tote Port Authority - On-The-Go ToteDesign
    SKU: BG411

    Port Authority - On-The-Go Tote

    $6.50 - $15.23 $7.10 - $15.83
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    Port Authority - Polypropylene Tote Port Authority - Polypropylene ToteDesign
    SKU: B156

    Port Authority - Polypropylene Tote

    $1.36 - $4.06 $1.38 - $4.08
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    Port Authority - Two-Tone Colorblock Tote Port Authority - Two-Tone Colorblock ToteDesign
    SKU: B1510

    Port Authority - Two-Tone Colorblock Tote

    $4.87 - $12.14 $5.11 - $12.38
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    Liberty Bags - 11 Ounce Small Cotton Canvas Boater Tote Liberty Bags - 11 Ounce Small Cotton Canvas Boater ToteDesign
    SKU: 8867

    Liberty Bags - 11 Ounce Small Cotton Canvas Boater Tote

    $4.93 - $12.41 $5.25 - $12.73
  • Liberty Bags - Microfiber Tote Liberty Bags - Microfiber ToteDesign
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    SKU: 8832

    Liberty Bags - Microfiber Tote

    $17.27 - $39.78 $17.28 - $39.79
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    Liberty Bags - Surprise Microfiber Tote Liberty Bags - Surprise Microfiber ToteDesign
    SKU: 8831

    Liberty Bags - Surprise Microfiber Tote

    $18.16 - $42.11 $18.39 - $42.34

Material Lab

Choosing the right tote fabric guides decoration outcomes, retail feel, and durability. We decorate across cotton canvas, organic cotton canvas, heavyweight and jumbo canvas, and coated and poly totes.

Cotton Canvas

Classic mid-weight cotton canvas across Liberty Bags, BAGedge, and Q-Tees — the everyday promo-tote hand-feel with a bold, printable front panel.

Promo & Everyday Totes

Best decoration:

Screen Print / Embroidery / Patches

Organic Cotton Canvas

Soft organic cotton canvas across Econscious and AS Colour — sustainable, boutique-quality hand-feel for eco and retail tote programs.

Eco & Boutique Totes

Best decoration:

Screen Print / DTG / Embroidery

Heavyweight & Jumbo Canvas

Heavyweight and jumbo cotton canvas across Bayside, Q-Tees, and Carhartt — durable, structured hand-feel for grocery, market, and beach totes.

Grocery & Market Totes

Best decoration:

Screen Print / Embroidery / Patches

Coated & Poly Totes

Coated, laminated, and nylon-poly totes across Bogg, Port Authority, and Peter Millar — water-resistant, wipeable hand-feel for beach and everyday-carry totes.

Beach & Everyday-Carry Totes

Best decoration:

Heat Transfer / DTG / Embroidery

Decoration Zones

Most visible decoration zones

Choosing the right placement determines your design's impact. These zones show where decoration typically performs best. We don't restrict placement. We guide you to the most impactful options and send a proof before production.

Front Panel

Highest Visibility

The hero tote canvas — a large hand-illustrated composition, bold screen print, full-color DTG, embroidered emblem, or woven patch across the full front panel.

Side Gusset

High Visibility

The boxy side gusset — a vertical wordmark, small emblem, or repeated text running down the side panel of a gusseted tote.

Reinforced Base

Accent Visibility

Small tonal emblems and woven labels near the reinforced base or the top hem below the handles.

Custom Tote Bag decoration zones

Expert Guidance

We guide placement and send a proof before production.

Top brands we decorate on tote bags

A curated archive of premium canvas-tote brands — decorated in-house in Vernon, CA.

Decoration Library

Tote Bag Decoration Methods

The core DTLA Print decoration methods for custom tote bags — screen printing, embroidery, DTG, waterbased transfers, and custom labels and patches — matched to your canvas and design.

Screen Printing

The headline tote decoration. Bold, durable plastisol and water-based prints on cotton canvas — ideal for large hand-illustrated front-panel compositions and high-volume promo and retail runs.

Embroidery

Textured, dimensional stitching for a premium, heritage finish — front-panel emblems, hand-illustrated embroidered compositions, and wordmarks on cotton and canvas totes.

DTG Printing

Full-color photographic detail, unlimited colors, and a soft hand printed straight into cotton and organic canvas — ideal for complex illustrated front-panel designs.

Waterbased Transfers

Soft-hand water-based and heat-pressed transfers with vivid, durable color on coated and poly totes — great for photographic and full-color front-panel designs.

Custom Labels & Patches

Woven labels, plus woven, embroidered, and chenille patches sewn onto the front panel of canvas totes for a premium, retail-ready finish.

Specialty finishes & custom details

Foil, puff, high-density, custom-dye, and more — every method under one roof.

Learn More

How our tote bag printing works

From style selection to final delivery, our streamlined process ensures every tote bag order is decorated with exceptional quality and on schedule.

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Choose styles & upload design

Browse the curated tote bag archive across the leading brands. Pick style (promo, jumbo, gusseted, shopper, or coated), canvas, colorway, and quantity, then upload your design.

2

Proof & approve

Our design team builds a digital mockup with decoration placement, ink and thread colors, and method. Approve your free creative proof before production.

3

Production & delivery

We screen print, embroider, DTG, transfer, or patch your tote bags with precision in our Vernon, CA studio. Quality-checked, packaged, and shipped with tracking. Individual dropshipping available. One tree planted per order.

Ready to get started on your tote bag project?

Browse tote bag styles

Anatomy of a Custom Tote Bag

Tote bags are built from durable canvas with a big, flat front panel — the front panel is the hero decoration canvas, with the gusset, base, and handles as accent zones.

Custom tote bag anatomy — carry handles, front panel, side gusset, reinforced base, top hem opening
01

Carry Handles

Self-fabric or webbing carry handles (or long shoulder straps) — a clean line for a small woven label or tonal wordmark.

02

Front Panel

The primary decoration canvas — the big, flat front panel for large hand-illustrated compositions, bold screen prints, embroidery, and woven patches.

03

Side Gusset

The boxy side gusset on a gusseted tote — an accent canvas for a vertical wordmark or small emblem.

04

Reinforced Base

The reinforced, often boxed base — the structural finish that keeps the tote standing and durable through repeat use.

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Top Hem Opening

The top hem opening, sometimes with a zipper or snap — a clean edge below the handles for a small tonal mark.

01

Carry Handles

Self-fabric or webbing carry handles (or long shoulder straps) — a clean line for a small woven label or tonal wordmark.

02

Front Panel

The primary decoration canvas — the big, flat front panel for large hand-illustrated compositions, bold screen prints, embroidery, and woven patches.

03

Side Gusset

The boxy side gusset on a gusseted tote — an accent canvas for a vertical wordmark or small emblem.

04

Reinforced Base

The reinforced, often boxed base — the structural finish that keeps the tote standing and durable through repeat use.

05

Top Hem Opening

The top hem opening, sometimes with a zipper or snap — a clean edge below the handles for a small tonal mark.

Built for retail and boutique bags, grocery and market totes, event and promo giveaways, and eco everyday carry

The premium canvas-tote choice — a big front-panel canvas for retail, grocery, event, and eco programs.

Retail & Boutique

Retail & Boutique

Large hand-illustrated front-panel screen prints, heritage embroidery, and woven patches on cotton canvas totes — for retail and boutique bags.

Grocery & Market Totes

Bold front-panel screen prints and heritage embroidery on heavyweight and jumbo canvas — for grocery, farmers-market, and produce totes.

Events & Promo Giveaways

High-volume front-panel screen prints and heat-pressed logos on cotton canvas promo totes — for events, conferences, and giveaways.

Eco & Everyday Carry

Front-panel screen prints, full-color DTG, and tonal embroidery on organic cotton canvas — for eco, everyday-carry, and lifestyle totes.

Custom Tote Bags for Retail, Grocery, Events, Eco Programs, and Every Front-Panel Decoration Project

Custom tote bags are the retail, grocery, event, and eco decoration canvas — cotton canvas, organic cotton canvas, heavyweight and jumbo canvas, and coated and poly totes, built across promo, gusseted, shopper, jumbo, and beach silhouettes with a big, flat front panel.

At DTLA Print we specialize in large hand-illustrated front-panel screen printing, heritage embroidery, full-color eco-friendly DTG, heat-pressed and waterbased transfers, woven and chenille patches, and woven labels across the curated tote archive — Liberty Bags, BAGedge, Q-Tees, Econscious, Bayside, and the full brand roster. We handle every order in-house in Vernon, CA. Every order includes a free design proof before production begins.

Two canvas totes showing a hand-illustrated front-panel screen print and a full-color DTG print side by side

Screen printing and hand-illustrated front panels on tote bags

Screen printing is the headline tote decoration. Bold plastisol and water-based prints of large hand-illustrated front-panel compositions on cotton canvas — paired with full-color eco-friendly DTG on cotton and organic canvas for photographic and small-batch front-panel designs.

  • Bold plastisol and water-based hand-illustrated front-panel prints on cotton canvas
  • Full-color eco-friendly DTG on cotton and organic canvas totes
  • Tested across Liberty Bags, BAGedge, Q-Tees, and Econscious bodies
Two canvas totes showing an embroidered front-panel emblem and a woven patch side by side

Embroidery, transfers, and patches on tote bags

For retail, grocery, and eco programs, we embroider heritage front-panel emblems and hand-illustrated compositions on cotton and canvas totes; heat-pressed and waterbased transfers add full-color designs on coated and poly totes; woven and chenille patches and woven labels deliver a retail-ready finish.

  • Heritage embroidered front-panel emblems and compositions on cotton and canvas totes
  • Soft-hand water-based and heat-pressed transfers on coated and poly totes
  • Woven, embroidered, and chenille front-panel patches and woven labels
Five canvas totes in different fabrics and decoration treatments laid in a row

Every tote canvas and style in one curated archive

From bold hand-illustrated front-panel screen prints and heritage embroidery, to full-color DTG, transfers, and patches — the full DTLA Print decoration library on cotton canvas, organic cotton canvas, heavyweight and jumbo canvas, coated and poly totes, and more. Pick the canvas and decoration method that matches the brand story.

  • A curated archive across cotton canvas, organic canvas, heavyweight, jumbo, coated poly, and more
  • Screen print, embroidery, DTG, transfers, patches, and more
  • Full DTLA Print decoration library across every tote canvas
Stack of canvas totes in bulk for a retail and event order

Tote bag quantities, programs, and fast turnaround

Tote bag orders are welcome at any volume — low minimums on every project, bulk discounts on screen print, embroidery, DTG, transfer, and patch runs at volume. Standard production is 10–14 business days after proof approval, with rush production available for event, retail-drop, and promo-giveaway deadlines. Individual dropshipping available on every order.

Any qty no minimum
10-14 day turnaround
Free digital mockups

Questions about Custom Tote Bags?

FAQ

Everything you need to know about tote canvas, decoration methods, front-panel designs, bulk pricing, and delivery.

What's the best canvas for a custom tote bag?

Depends on the program. Cotton canvas (Liberty Bags, BAGedge, Q-Tees) is the promo and everyday pick — a bold, printable front panel at a great value. Organic cotton canvas (Econscious, AS Colour) is the eco and boutique pick — soft and sustainable. Heavyweight and jumbo canvas (Bayside, Q-Tees, Carhartt) is the grocery and market pick — durable and structured. Coated and poly totes (Bogg, Port Authority, Peter Millar) are the beach and everyday-carry choice — water-resistant and wipeable.

What's the best decoration for a tote bag?

The big, flat front panel is the hero. Screen printing is the headline decoration — bold plastisol and water-based prints of large hand-illustrated compositions read beautifully on cotton canvas. Heritage embroidery adds a premium, textured front-panel finish, full-color DTG shines for photographic designs on cotton and organic canvas, and heat-pressed transfers work best on coated and poly totes. Woven and chenille patches and woven labels round out the library.

How big can you print on a tote bag?

The front panel is a large, flat canvas, so we run big front-panel compositions — full hand-illustrated scenes, oversized screen prints, and large embroidered emblems scaled to the tote. We also decorate the side gusset, near the base, and below the handles as accent zones, and we scale every design to the exact tote so it sits clean and centered.

Are custom tote bags machine-washable?

Yes. Follow the care label — most cotton and organic canvas totes are machine-washable cold and hung to dry; coated and poly totes are best wiped clean. Turn inside-out or wash gently for the longest life on screen-printed, DTG, and heat-pressed decoration. Embroidered emblems and sewn-on patches are durable and wash-safe.

Do you offer bulk pricing on tote bag orders?

Yes. Bulk discounts apply at volume across screen print, embroidery, DTG, transfer, and patch runs on the full tote bag archive. Reach out for a custom quote tailored to your retail, grocery, event, promo, or eco order.

How quickly can I get custom tote bags for an event or drop?

Standard production is 10–14 business days after proof approval. Rush production is available for event, retail-drop, and promo-giveaway deadlines. Every order ships with tracking and we plant one tree per order placed.