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Custom Cotton & Canvas Tote Bags — Wholesale from Our Guangzhou Factory

Cotton and canvas totes from 8 oz (≈270 gsm) to 16 oz (≈540 gsm), natural or dyed, with boxed bottoms, contrast handles, printed artwork, embroidery or woven labels. Made in our Guangzhou, China factory at MOQ 500 pcs per style, per colour, per size; samples in 3–7 working days.

Buying cotton tote bags in bulk? Include the target size, handle length, fabric weight, print method, quantity split by colour or size, artwork and delivery city. We can then compare the 500-piece minimum, quantity tier and sample timing against the same specification rather than sending a generic retail price.

MOQ 500 pcsSample 3–7 working daysLead 15–25 working days
All-cotton tote bag at a farmers market — natural eco reusable bag
Front-graphic canvas tote sample EBG-CT-01 in natural cotton with printed design — custom logo tote bag, MOQ 500 pcs

Front-Graphic Canvas Tote — Style 01 EBG-CT-01

Natural cotton with a single printed graphic on the front panel — the everyday tote for cafes, bookshops and general brand merchandise.

  • Cotton canvas 8–12 oz (270–410 gsm), natural finish
  • Short self-fabric handles, unboxed base
  • 1–2 colour print included, front panel
  • Best for: cafes, bookshops, brand merchandise
QuantityUnit Price (USD)
500 – 999$2.24
1000 – 2999$2.09
3000 – 4999$1.94
5000 – 9999$1.79
10000 – 999999$1.49
Unit: $2.09 · Total: $2090.00

FOB Guangzhou · 1–2 colour print included · prices exclude freight, insurance and import duties/taxes · T/T 30% deposit, balance before shipment

All-over print cotton tote sample EBG-CT-02 with full-face printed pattern — custom printed cotton bag, MOQ 500 pcs

All-Over Print Cotton Tote — Style 02 EBG-CT-02

Artwork wraps the whole face of the bag instead of sitting in a box — for fashion labels and lifestyle brands that sell on pattern rather than a single logo.

  • Cotton canvas 8–12 oz (270–410 gsm), full-face print area
  • Self-fabric handles
  • 1–2 colour print included; all-over artwork
  • Best for: fashion labels, lifestyle brands
QuantityUnit Price (USD)
500 – 999$2.24
1000 – 2999$2.09
3000 – 4999$1.94
5000 – 9999$1.79
10000 – 999999$1.49
Unit: $2.09 · Total: $2090.00

FOB Guangzhou · 1–2 colour print included · prices exclude freight, insurance and import duties/taxes · T/T 30% deposit, balance before shipment

Contrast-print cotton tote sample EBG-CT-03 in black with white line artwork — custom printed tote bag, MOQ 500 pcs

Contrast-Print Cotton Tote — Style 03 EBG-CT-03

A dark-dyed base with light ink gives maximum contrast from a single print colour — a strong, economical choice for galleries, museums and design studios.

  • Cotton canvas 8–12 oz, dark-dyed base
  • Short self-fabric handles
  • 1–2 colour print included, contrast ink on dark
  • Best for: galleries, museums, design studios
QuantityUnit Price (USD)
500 – 999$2.24
1000 – 2999$2.09
3000 – 4999$1.94
5000 – 9999$1.79
10000 – 999999$1.49
Unit: $2.09 · Total: $2090.00

FOB Guangzhou · 1–2 colour print included · prices exclude freight, insurance and import duties/taxes · T/T 30% deposit, balance before shipment

Structured boxed canvas tote sample EBG-CT-04 in natural canvas with olive handles — custom heavy canvas bag, MOQ 500 pcs

Structured Boxed Canvas Tote — Style 04 EBG-CT-04

A boxed bottom and heavier canvas hold their shape when the bag is full — built for farmers markets, delis and premium grocery where the bag is carried loaded.

  • Heavy cotton canvas 12–16 oz (410–540 gsm)
  • Contrast webbing handles, boxed bottom
  • 1–2 colour print included
  • Best for: farmers markets, delis, premium grocery
QuantityUnit Price (USD)
500 – 999$2.68
1000 – 2999$2.53
3000 – 4999$2.39
5000 – 9999$2.24
10000 – 999999$1.94
Unit: $2.53 · Total: $2530.00

FOB Guangzhou · 1–2 colour print included · prices exclude freight, insurance and import duties/taxes · T/T 30% deposit, balance before shipment

Botanical print cotton tote sample EBG-CT-05 with fine line floral artwork — custom natural cotton bag, MOQ 500 pcs

Botanical Print Cotton Tote — Style 05 EBG-CT-05

Fine-line botanical artwork suits a natural and organic positioning — a match for skincare, florists and wellness brands.

  • Cotton canvas 8–12 oz with boxed bottom
  • Self-fabric handles
  • 1–2 colour print included, fine line artwork
  • Best for: skincare, florists, wellness brands
QuantityUnit Price (USD)
500 – 999$2.83
1000 – 2999$2.68
3000 – 4999$2.53
5000 – 9999$2.39
10000 – 999999$2.09
Unit: $2.68 · Total: $2680.00

FOB Guangzhou · 1–2 colour print included · prices exclude freight, insurance and import duties/taxes · T/T 30% deposit, balance before shipment

Statement-print canvas tote sample EBG-CT-06 with oversized abstract shapes — custom art print tote bag, MOQ 500 pcs

Statement-Print Canvas Tote — Style 06 EBG-CT-06

Oversized abstract shapes turn the bag into the artwork itself — for concept stores, design fairs and limited-edition drops.

  • Cotton canvas 10–12 oz, large print area
  • Self-fabric handles
  • 1–2 colour print included, bold shapes
  • Best for: concept stores, design fairs, limited drops
QuantityUnit Price (USD)
500 – 999$2.53
1000 – 2999$2.39
3000 – 4999$2.24
5000 – 9999$2.09
10000 – 999999$1.79
Unit: $2.39 · Total: $2390.00

FOB Guangzhou · 1–2 colour print included · prices exclude freight, insurance and import duties/taxes · T/T 30% deposit, balance before shipment

Typographic print cotton tote sample EBG-CT-07 in black with large white lettering — custom slogan tote bag, MOQ 500 pcs

Typographic Print Cotton Tote — Style 07 EBG-CT-07

Large type on a black body carries a slogan or campaign line across the whole bag — effective for music, streetwear and campaign merchandise.

  • Cotton canvas 8–12 oz, dark base
  • Short self-fabric handles
  • 1–2 colour print included, large type
  • Best for: music, streetwear, campaign merchandise
QuantityUnit Price (USD)
500 – 999$2.53
1000 – 2999$2.39
3000 – 4999$2.24
5000 – 9999$2.09
10000 – 999999$1.79
Unit: $2.39 · Total: $2390.00

FOB Guangzhou · 1–2 colour print included · prices exclude freight, insurance and import duties/taxes · T/T 30% deposit, balance before shipment

Washed slouch cotton tote sample EBG-CT-08 in sage green with woven label — custom soft canvas tote bag, MOQ 500 pcs

Washed Slouch Cotton Tote — Style 08 EBG-CT-08

Washed canvas with no rigid bottom, so the bag folds soft and slouches against the body — the relaxed silhouette fashion and lifestyle brands ask for.

  • Washed cotton canvas 8–10 oz, soft unstructured body
  • Self-fabric handles, no boxed base
  • 1–2 colour print or woven label
  • Best for: fashion, lifestyle, boutique retail
QuantityUnit Price (USD)
500 – 999$1.79
1000 – 2999$1.64
3000 – 4999$1.49
5000 – 9999$1.34
10000 – 999999$1.19
Unit: $1.64 · Total: $1640.00

FOB Guangzhou · 1–2 colour print included · prices exclude freight, insurance and import duties/taxes · T/T 30% deposit, balance before shipment

Add-on Options

  • Thicker fabric (16oz cotton): +15–25%
  • Heat transfer / full-color print: +$0.18–0.29 / pcs, by design complexity
  • Embroidery: quoted per project
  • Non-standard sizes: quoted separately

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All items shown are samples we produced for clients — we manufacture to your own design.

See wholesale terms & sample policy

Cotton & canvas specifications

Three things decide the price of a cotton tote before we ever quote: fabric weight, cut size and print process. Every one of them is made to order.

Fabric weight

  • 8 oz (270 gsm) — light tote, lowest unit price
  • 10 oz (340 gsm) — mid-weight, the most common retail tote
  • 12 oz (410 gsm) — heavier hand, holds shape when loaded
  • 16 oz (540 gsm) — add-on +15–25%, structured premium tote
  • 6 oz TC (poly-cotton) — used for the gift & storage bag line
  • Organic cotton or GOTS requirements: confirm the selected material and current order-specific documents before approval

Cut size & gusset

Reference sizeUsually bought forHandle
25 × 30 cmgift & small retail50 cm
30 × 35 cmstandard promotional tote60 cm
35 × 40 cmretail & grocery65 cm
40 × 42 cmlarge retail & market70 cm
45 × 45 cmoversized & beach75 cm

Reference sizes we quote most often — we cut to your exact size at no extra tooling cost. Side or bottom gusset 8 / 10 / 12 cm.

Print & finishing processes

  • Silk-screen print — 1–2 colours included in the price
  • Heat transfer / full-colour digital — +$0.18–0.29 / pcs by complexity
  • Embroidery — quoted per project
  • Woven or printed label — option
  • Leather handles & trim — option (see EBG-GB-07)
  • Boxed bottom, gusset, drawstring or zip — option

Weights are nominal — actual fabric varies ±5% between dye lots. Ask for a swatch set if the hand-feel matters to your brief.

Cotton tote bag sizes — mini, small, medium and large

Every size is cut to order, so the size list below is a starting point rather than a fixed range. These are the four cut sizes buyers order most often.

SizeCut size (W × H × D)Typical use
Mini20 × 20 × 8 cmGift, jewellery and cosmetic giveaways; usually a short self-fabric handle
Small25 × 30 × 8 cmPromotional giveaways, conference bags, small retail purchases
Medium35 × 40 × 10 cmThe standard retail tote; books, apparel, general merchandise
Large45 × 45 × 12 cmGroceries, bulkier retail, university and event totes

Custom cotton bag with small handles: short-handle sizing

For a custom cotton bag with small handles, state the intended load and the finished handle length in the RFQ. The 20 × 20 cm mini reference normally uses a short self-fabric handle, while the 25 × 30 cm small reference is commonly quoted with a 50 cm handle; we confirm the final combination against your artwork and use case.

Handles are cut to match: a mini tote with a full-length shoulder strap looks wrong and costs more fabric than it needs. Tell us the intended load and we will size the handle accordingly. Gussets are 8 / 10 / 12 cm side or bottom; a boxed bottom adds structure for heavier contents.

Wholesale and bulk cotton tote bags

We sell to brands, importers, promotional distributors and universities — not to consumers — so the whole line is priced for bulk orders from the start.

How bulk pricing works

  • MOQ 500 pcs per style, per colour and per size
  • Price tiers at 500 / 1,000 / 3,000 / 5,000 / 10,000 pcs — the unit price falls at every step
  • 1–2 colour silk-screen printing is included in the unit price, not added on top
  • Full-colour digital, heat transfer and embroidery are quoted per design

Bulk orders for universities and events

  • Universities, bookstores and event organisers usually order 1,000–5,000 pcs across several colours
  • Each colourway counts as its own 500 pcs minimum, so plan colour splits early
  • Samples in 3–7 working days; bulk production 15–25 working days
  • Repeat orders keep the same pattern, so no second sampling round is needed

For published tier pricing and the sample policy, see wholesale & pricing. To get a quote against your own quantity and artwork, use the quote form or send the spec on WhatsApp.

How to choose a cotton tote bag manufacturer

Most quotes for custom cotton bags look similar on paper. These are the questions that actually separate a factory from a trading company, and the answers that matter. When comparing a cotton tote factory, ask for the fabric weight, print method, quantity break and sample timing in the same brief so quotes are genuinely comparable.

Ask what you are comparing

  • Fabric weight — ask for oz and gsm. “Cotton bag” without a weight often means the lightest available fabric.
  • Who prints it — an in-house printing line keeps colour consistent between the sample and the bulk run.
  • Sample lead time — a real sampling line answers in days, not weeks.
  • Who cuts and sews — if the answer is a third party, the QC standard is also third party.

Why we quote as a factory

  • We are a Guangzhou-based manufacturer, established in 2012.
  • For a useful quotation, specify fabric weight, dimensions, handle, printing, quantity and destination.
  • Agree any AQL level or third-party inspection requirement in writing before confirming an order.
  • Related products include non-woven bags, custom packaging bags and apparel & shoe liners.

If you are still deciding between materials, the comparison in non-woven vs cotton totes covers cost, durability and print quality side by side.

Planning a campus programme or university event? Use the bulk cotton tote bag buyer checklist to prepare your quantity split, artwork and delivery brief.

Handle and finishing options

The handle is the part buyers notice first and the part that fails first. These are the options we produce, and what each one suits.

Handle / finishBest for
Self-fabric handle (same cloth)Full-colour printed totes; cheapest, most common
Webbing handleHeavier loads; retail and grocery totes
Rope handlePremium and gift totes
Leather-look handleBranded retail totes where a premium hand matters
Short handle (mini and small bags)Mini gift totes — a long strap wastes fabric and looks oversized
Drawstring, zipper, buttonGift, storage and shoe bags where contents must stay closed
Side & bottom gusset, boxed bottomVolume and structure for heavier contents
Inner pocket, foam divider, piping, eyeletsFunctional totes, bottle bags, laptop and shoe liners

For small cotton tote bags with short handles, share the intended load and whether the bag is hand-carried or placed inside a welcome pack. We can then match the handle length and gusset to the finished size instead of quoting an oversized shoulder strap.

Quality control, certifications and export terms

What happens between your sample approval and the container leaving Guangzhou.

Inspection

  • Inspection scope, sampling level and acceptance criteria are confirmed for each order.
  • Agree any inspection report requirement before order approval
  • Ask us to confirm whether a third-party inspection can be arranged for your order
  • Write the agreed remedy for confirmed defects into the purchase order

Certifications and terms

  • ISO 9001, BSCI / SEDEX; OEKO-TEX and REACH documentation on request
  • If your order requires organic cotton or GOTS certification, confirm availability and current order-specific documents before approval
  • Trade terms: FOB Guangzhou, CIF or DDP to your warehouse
  • Payment: T/T, 30% deposit and balance before shipment

Shipping timelines by destination, including the market pages for Saudi Arabia, UAE & Dubai and Qatar, are set out on the markets we serve.

Common questions

Straight answers to what buyers ask before their first order.

What is your minimum order quantity?
500 pcs per style, per colour and per size. Tiered pricing steps at 500 / 1,000 / 3,000 / 5,000 / 10,000 pcs — the unit price falls at each tier.
What fabric weights do you offer?
8 oz (≈270 gsm), 10 oz (≈340 gsm), 12 oz (≈410 gsm) and 16 oz (≈540 gsm). 16 oz is an add-on of +15–25%. If organic cotton or GOTS certification is required, confirm the selected material and current order-specific documents before order approval. 6 oz TC poly-cotton is used on the gift and storage bag line.
What sizes can you make?
We quote most often from 25 × 30 cm up to 45 × 45 cm, with 8 / 10 / 12 cm side or bottom gussets. Any size is cut to order at no extra tooling cost.
Is printing included in the price?
1–2 colour silk-screen printing is included. Heat transfer or full-colour digital printing is +$0.18–0.29 per piece depending on artwork complexity; embroidery is quoted per project.
How long do samples and bulk production take?
Working samples in 3–7 working days after artwork is confirmed. Bulk production takes 15–25 working days after the sample is approved and the deposit is received.
What are the payment and shipping terms?
FOB Guangzhou as standard, CIF or DDP on request. Payment is T/T 30% deposit with the balance before shipment. Ask us to confirm the inspection scope, sampling level and timing for your order.
Can I mix colours or sizes to reach the minimum?
No — the minimum applies per style, per colour and per size. Mixing colours of the same bag in the same size still counts as a separate colourway, and a different size needs a new cutting pattern, so each is its own minimum.
Do you supply cotton bags as well as canvas bags?
Both. “Cotton bag” usually means the lighter 8–10 oz (≈270–340 gsm) fabric and “canvas bag” the heavier 12–16 oz (≈410–540 gsm); we make the full range, natural or dyed, at the same MOQ of 500 pcs per style, per colour, per size.
Are these the same as calico bags or muslin bags?
Calico is a plain-woven cotton in the same family as our 8–12 oz canvas, so “calico bag” describes the lighter end of this line. Muslin is a much finer, looser weave and sits outside this range — tell us the fabric weight you need and we will confirm whether we can run it.
Who do you normally supply?
We quote for promotional distributors, brand owners, e-commerce sellers, retail chains, event organisers, importers and packaging suppliers. Most buyers start at the minimum of 500 pcs per style, per colour, per size and move to 5,000–10,000 pcs on repeat programmes.
Are you a manufacturer or a trading company?
EcoBag Factory is a B2B manufacturer of cotton and canvas bags based in Guangzhou, China. Share the fabric weight, dimensions, handle, printing and quantity so we can confirm the quotation and schedule for your order.
Do you sell to consumers, or trade buyers only?
Trade buyers only. We are a B2B manufacturer and we take production orders rather than retail orders — no single pieces and no consumer sales. Our customers are importers, brand owners, promotional product distributors and packaging wholesalers. The minimum is 500 pcs per style, per colour and per size.
How much do custom cotton tote bags cost?
It depends on three things: fabric weight, cut size and print process. A 10 oz (340 gsm) medium tote with one-colour printing sits at the low end; 16 oz with all-over print sits at the high end. Because 1–2 colour silk-screen printing is included and the price steps down at 500 / 1,000 / 3,000 / 5,000 / 10,000 pcs, the cheapest way to lower your unit cost is usually to raise the quantity, not to lower the fabric weight. Send us the spec and quantity and we will quote against your numbers — see wholesale & pricing for the published tiers.
Can I choose the handle style and length?
Yes. We produce self-fabric, webbing, rope and leather-look handles, and short handles for mini and small bags. Handle length is cut to the bag: a mini tote with a shoulder-length strap wastes fabric and looks oversized, so we size the handle to the intended load. Tell us what the bag will carry and we will suggest the handle and gusset combination.
How do you make sure the bulk order matches the sample?
Use an approved physical sample and written specification as your reference. Confirm the inspection stages, sampling criteria, report requirements and any third-party inspection directly in the quotation or purchase order.
Do you export, and can you ship to my country?
Yes — we export directly and have supplied buyers in 15+ countries. We quote FOB Guangzhou, CIF or DDP to your warehouse, and we handle the export documentation. Shipping times and terms by destination are on the markets we serve, with dedicated pages for Saudi Arabia, UAE & Dubai, Qatar and Türkiye.
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