Practical notes on materials, branding, sampling and shipping — written for buyers, from the production side.
Practical guides for buyers of custom bags — written from the production side, not the marketing side.
The same tote can be made in five fabrics at five very different prices. Here is how to match the fabric to how long the bag has to survive — and what your customer will tolerate.
Guide · 6 min readEvery branding method has a cost, a minimum order and a look. Choose the one that suits the fabric before you approve artwork, not after.
Guide · 7 min readA sensible first order lets you prove the product before committing to volume. Here is how our clients plan the step from sample to container.
Guide · 5 min readGood sampling is not just making one bag. It is agreeing a specification that can be repeated identically a thousand times. Here is what we lock down.
Guide · 6 min readDimensions, stitching, hardware function, colour and branding position. The six checks that catch nearly every problem before the goods leave the factory.
Guide · 5 min readBags are bulky but not heavy, which makes them an awkward freight item. How to compare shipping modes and pack to keep the volumetric weight down.
Guide · 5 min readAsk us directly. If it is a question other buyers are likely to have too, we will write it up.
