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Cotton Weights

Tote fabric is measured in ounces per square yard. A 5 to 6 oz cotton tote is the economy giveaway bag, light and inexpensive for conferences and events. A 10 oz canvas tote is the everyday standard and holds groceries without stretching. A 12 oz or heavier canvas, used in boat totes, feels like a retail product and is the right choice for a gift that will be carried for years. Jute and burlap totes are the natural, rustic option, and recycled RPET and non-woven totes are the lowest cost reusable shopping bags.

Sizes and Shapes

A standard tote is about 15 by 16 inches with 20 to 25 inch handles that fit over a shoulder. Gusseted totes have a flat bottom and sides so they stand up and hold more. Boat totes are deep with short handles. Zippered totes keep the contents closed for commuting. Mini totes and lunch totes are for lighter gifts. Beach totes run larger, often with rope handles and a mesh or waterproof lining.

Printing and Embroidery

Screen printing in one to three colors is the standard and the most economical for a logo on natural or colored cotton. Full-color printing handles detailed artwork and photographs on white or natural canvas. Embroidery adds a stitched logo that suits heavier canvas, boat totes and retail-quality bags. Both sides can be printed, and a large single-side design is the most popular layout. Custom printed canvas tote bags in the 10 oz weight balance price, durability and print quality.

Picking the Right Tote

For a conference bag at a few dollars each, a 6 oz cotton tote with a one-color print covers it. For a shopping bag people will use weekly, step up to 10 oz canvas with a gusset. For a client gift, a heavy canvas boat tote with leather or contrasting handles and an embroidered logo reads as a premium item.