Calico Bags

For everyday carry and shopping, the range covers long-handle and short-handle totes, some with a 10cm gusset for the heavier loads, alongside fold-up styles that pack flat when not in use. Drawstring bags run from compact cotton pouches through to single-bottle wine bag formats, and backsack styles give a hands-free carry option with drawstring cords at the top. Beach styles open wide for bulkier loads. For gifting and retail packaging, cotton gift bags in small and medium sizes round out the range. Materials span natural cotton, cotton canvas, organic cotton, and recycled cotton. A colouring-in style adds a plain printed outline for events where personalisation at the point of distribution is part of the brief. Minimum orders start from 100 on most styles and 250 on drawstring versions.

Eco-conscious consumers who carry a branded organic cotton bag to the supermarket are making a statement to themselves and to everyone in the aisle every time they unpack it at the checkout. It's a quiet endorsement that repeats every week, and the brand whose logo is on the bag earns that endorsement without doing anything further after the initial handout.

All styles can be branded. Screen printing suits clean, bold logos on flat cotton surfaces. Embroidery works on select styles and gives a tactile, long-lasting finish that holds up through repeated washing.

Good to Know

Are calico bags a good promotional gift for charities?

Charities ordering branded calico bags for fundraising events, op shop packaging, or awareness campaigns give supporters something they'll reuse in public long after the event. A cotton bag carrying a charity's name travels through every supermarket and market visit.

Are calico bags suitable for retail gifting and packaging?

Health food stores, organic retailers, cafes, and eco-conscious brands all find calico bags a natural fit for their client gifting because the material aligns with the values they're already communicating. A branded calico bag handed to a customer at purchase replaces a plastic bag and makes a stronger impression at the same time.

What branding method suits calico bags best?

Screen printing works across the widest range of styles and gives clean results on flat cotton surfaces, while full colour digital transfer suits detailed artwork or photographic prints. Embroidery suits briefs where a tactile finish and added durability are the priority.

Is there an express production option for calico bags?

Some styles have a 24-hour or 3-day express option available, though express production carries an additional charge. Regular production takes 10 business days from artwork approval.