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FABRIC BAGS / FOR BUSINESSES

A textile feel
Your own design.

Cotton bags for shops, events and promotional gifts, with your own design and a construction suited to their use.

Material, format and printing to suit your needs.

Cotton bags
PRODUCT EXAMPLES / PLASTRUM'S RANGE

FORMAT · MATERIAL · PRINTING

The specification
for your project.

Minimum order quantity

  • Standard models with custom printing usually from 100 bags.
  • The minimum quantity for custom dimensions and constructions depends on the manufacturer and may be higher.
  • The minimum quantity depends on the model, fabric, colour, construction and printing method.
  • The exact minimum quantity is confirmed based on the specification.

Dimensions and design

  • Custom printing can be added to stock products in standard sizes.
  • Custom dimensions to suit the use and required capacity.
  • Flat construction, bottom gusset or both side and bottom gussets.
  • Short, long or shoulder-length handles.
  • Handle length, width and attachment are adapted to the construction.
  • The base, top edge and handle attachments can be reinforced.
  • The base can be reinforced with extra fabric or internal reinforcement material.
  • An internal or external pocket can be added, depending on manufacturing capabilities.
  • Custom shapes are made to an approved technical drawing.

Material

  • 100 % cotton fabric.
  • Cotton-blend fabric.
  • Certified organic cotton, subject to availability and documentation.
  • Fabric containing recycled cotton fibre, according to the material specification.
  • Denser cotton fabric with a higher fabric weight for a firmer construction.
  • Fabric weight is stated in grams per square metre, g/m².
  • Fabric weight is selected according to construction, desired stiffness and use.
  • Natural, white, black or coloured fabric, depending on the material range.
  • Composition and certificates are confirmed with documentation for the selected fabric.

Printing and embroidery

  • Screen printing for logos and designs in one or more colours.
  • DTF transfer printing for more detailed designs and multiple colours.
  • Direct digital printing on suitable cotton fabric.
  • Embroidery, depending on material and design.
  • Printing on one or both sides depending on the design.
  • Print position and maximum dimensions depend on seams, handles, pockets and gussets.
  • The printing method is selected according to design, number of colours, print area, material and quantity.
  • Pantone is mainly used to specify colours for screen printing.
  • Digital printing and DTF normally use CMYK; colour reproduction may not exactly match a Pantone colour.

Construction and care

  • Reinforced seams at handle attachments.
  • Reinforced base or top edge, depending on construction.
  • Different colours for fabric, handles and seams.
  • Internal or external textile label.
  • Internal or external pocket, depending on the project.
  • Custom printing or embroidery.
  • Washability and care depend on the fabric, reinforcements and printing method and are confirmed for the specific bag.

Production and delivery

  • The time needed to print stock products depends on the availability of the selected model and the printing method.
  • Custom-made cotton bags normally have an approximate production time of 3–6 weeks after the specification and artwork are approved.
  • Schedules for complex constructions and hand-assembled custom solutions are confirmed separately.
  • Transport time is additional to production time.
  • Exact production and delivery time is confirmed in the quote.

Artwork files

  • Vector formats are preferred for screen printing and embroidery: AI, EPS or print-ready PDF.
  • Text must be converted to outlines or the fonts used must be supplied.
  • Specify Pantone codes for screen printing.
  • Raster graphics for DTF and digital printing must have sufficient resolution and, where possible, a transparent background.
  • Allow for seams, handles, pockets, gussets and reinforcements in the design.
  • Print area dimensions and position are confirmed before production.
  • The print file is checked and approved before production.

Material documentation

  • Organic origin must be supported by product or supply-chain certification, such as GOTS or OEKO-TEX® ORGANIC COTTON.
  • OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 covers testing for harmful substances and does not in itself prove that the cotton is organic.
  • Certificate availability and validity are checked for the specific bag and production batch.
  • Recycled cotton may come from production waste or used textiles; composition, fibre content and any certificates are confirmed through the manufacturer's documentation.

Minimum quantity, available options and delivery arrangements to Sweden are confirmed for your order in the quote.

CHOOSE TO SUIT YOUR PRODUCT

Choose fabric, handles and construction together

Cotton bags are available as standard models with custom printing and as custom-made bags. Fabric, fabric weight, dimensions, handles and printing method are selected according to use and the company's visual identity.

Fabric weight, weave density and finish affect feel, stiffness and printability. Denser, heavier fabric can give a firmer bag, but load capacity also depends on dimensions, seams and handle attachments. Gussets provide more capacity for wider or bulky products. Handles can be short, long or suitable for carrying over the shoulder; reinforcements, pockets and labels can be added to custom models. A material's environmental impact cannot be determined by cotton type alone: raw material origin, manufacturing, transport, number of uses, care and end-of-use handling also matter. Material claims must be supported by specific certificates or comparable data. Emballa helps you compare manufacturing options and choose materials, construction and printing for the project. Emballa is backed by Plastrum OÜ in Estonia, which works with business customers in the Baltics and Scandinavia.

  • Retail and product packaging.
  • Fashion, beauty and design brands.
  • Trade fairs, conferences and events.
  • Promotional gifts and campaigns.
  • Shopping bags for everyday use.
  • Branded bags for businesses and organisations.

Logo printing and custom design

A logo, brand graphics or campaign message can be placed on one or both sides. Screen printing suits single- and multicolour designs and larger quantities. DTF transfers and direct digital printing can be used for more detailed designs on suitable fabric; embroidery is assessed according to material and design. Seams, handles, pockets and gussets affect the print area and position. Pantone is mainly used for screen printing, while DTF and digital printing normally use CMYK, which may give different colour reproduction.

A partner throughout the project

Emballa is backed by Plastrum OÜ. We help businesses in the Baltics and Scandinavia choose material, construction and printing method. We compare manufacturing options and coordinate the project from specification to delivery.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Before you order.

Can the cotton bag have a logo or embroidery?

Yes. The method is selected according to fabric composition, colour, design, print area and order quantity.

Which cotton bag has the lowest environmental impact?

This cannot be determined by cotton type alone. Raw material origin, fabric weight, manufacturing, transport, number of uses, care and end-of-use handling must be considered. Claims must be supported by specific certificates or comparable data.

What is needed for heavier contents?

Fabric weight and weave density are relevant, but dimensions, seams, handle width and attachment are equally important. The construction is selected to suit the product.

Can we add a pocket or reinforced base?

Yes, custom-made bags can have an internal or external pocket, a reinforced base or top edge and stronger handle attachments where manufacturing allows.

Can the bag be washed?

Washability and care depend on the fabric, dyeing, reinforcements and printing method. Care instructions are confirmed according to the selected bag's specification.

LET'S GET STARTED

Tell us about
your project.

Specify quantity, dimensions and desired printing. Berni will help you choose a cotton bag solution.

Minimum order quantity and lead time depend on the product, material, construction and printing.

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Berni Valge

PERSONAL CONTACT

Talk to Berni.

Berni Valge / Plastrum OÜ

berni@emballa.se ↗+372 514 0521 ↗

Elulõnga 5, 51011 Tartu, Estonia
Monday–Friday 8:00–17:00 (Estonian time)