What Are Tote Bags Made Of? A Material-by-Material Guide for Corporate and Promotional Buyers (Video)

This 60-second video sums up the buying guide. The full article covers the details and sources.

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Video transcript

  1. 0:00A quote says 600D. What is this tote actually made of?
  2. 0:05Tote bags come from eight materials in two families, natural or synthetic. That split predicts ink, water and shipping weight.
  3. 0:16Each family has its own unit. Denier is grams per nine thousand meters of yarn; a tight 420D can outweigh a loose 600D, so ask for gsm.
  4. 0:28Then choose by working life, artwork and freight: one-off handout or daily carry, logo or full photo print, and how much space cartons take.
  5. 0:39Ask for test methods, not adjectives: a report number is evidence. And decide your claim before your fiber; rPET differs mainly in paperwork.
  6. 0:50No material wins everything. If polyester fits, pick a grade.
  7. 0:55Send your use case and quantity for a quote.

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