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Promotional Tote Bags Frequently Asked Questions

All you need to know about
promotional tote bags!

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How Do You Customize Tote Bags?

It is super easy to customize tote bags. All that's needed is a good screen printer, and you can add your design right on the front. Keep in mind, most of the time it costs extra to use more than one ink color.

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What is the Best Font for Custom Tote Bags?

The imprint area on custom tote bags is large enough for a lot of text. Be sure to print your message in a legible font like Arial Bold, Franklin Gothic, or Times New Roman.

How are Tote Bags made?

What is a Tote Bag Made Of?

Tote bags are made from a variety of materials including polypropylene, polyester, nylon, jute, PVC, and polyurethane. Canvas and cotton, however, are the most common as they're lightweight and easy to clean.

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Do Tote Bags Have Zippers?

While most tote bags are completely open, some are fitted with handy zippers. These could be at the very top, keeping everything secure inside, or in an additional front or side pocket.

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Why Are Tote Bags Good for the Environment?

We could cut down on millions of plastic bags in landfills by switching to tote bags. This helps lead to cleaner air and water, as well as less risk for wildlife extinction.

Invented Tote Bags

Who Invented the Tote Bag?

Jasper Meek is credited for inventing the tote bag in 1886. He created a custom one for Cantwell Shoes, a small shoe store located in Coshocton, Ohio. This burlap bag was reused over and over again!

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How Do You Wash a Tote Bag?

Most tote bags can be washed either by hand or in the washing machine. Just make sure you're using the right detergent and water temperature, let them hang to dry, and you're good to go!

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How Do You Make a Tote Bag?

You can make a tote bag using an old t-shirt! It will take you a good 30 minutes to an hour so set aside some time. The best part is no sewing required; just tie a few knots, snip here and there, and you'll be good to go!

Polypropylene is the most popular material.

Over 500,000 tote bags
were sold this year.

The Eco-Friendly Non Woven Tote Bag remained the top seller this year.