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10 Best Custom Wholesale Retail & Merchandise Bags with Logo

Posted on October 12, 2020 | Last Updated On: March 23rd, 2026 by



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The bags your customers carry out the door are your most affordable, longest-running advertising. Here are the ten styles that consistently perform best for retail and merchandise programs — with specs, use cases, and direct links to each product.

Every customer who leaves your store is a potential walking advertisement — but only if you give them something worth carrying. A custom-printed merchandise bag puts your store name, logo, and message in front of new eyes every time it’s used: at the farmers market, at work, at a competitor’s checkout. Stores not using custom bags are leaving one of the most cost-effective advertising channels on the table.

According to PPAI research, a custom reusable bag generates an average of 5,938 impressions over its lifetime — at a cost-per-impression that rivals no other promotional channel. The ten bags below cover the full range of retail needs: from compact gift bags to oversized trade show totes, from budget-friendly non-woven to premium laminated.

5,938

avg. lifetime impressions per bag (PPAI)

200

unit minimum on most non-woven styles — low enough to test before scaling

4–5

business day turnaround on most non-woven styles after proof approval

01

X-Large Trade Show / Retail Bag

When a customer is making a significant purchase, the bag they carry it home in should match the occasion. The X-Large Trade Show/Retail Bag is built for exactly that: spacious enough for multiple items, durable enough to last years, and water-resistant enough to handle whatever the day throws at it. The large imprint area means your logo is front and center — not tucked in a corner.

This is the bag for retailers who want their brand carried in volume — at the grocery store, the gym, the beach, and back to your store on the next visit. It’s also one of the most popular styles at trade shows, where attendees fill it with materials throughout the day and carry your logo across the entire convention floor.

Specifications

Material: Non-Woven Polypropylene, 100 GSM

Dimensions: 20″W × 6″D × 16″H

Imprint Area: 12″W × 10″H — 1–4 color silk screen or CMYK full-color

Production: 5–7 business days

Minimum Qty: 200

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02

Tiny Tote with Handles

Small purchases deserve a bag too — and the Tiny Tote with Handles is the right call for jewelry stores, boutiques, gift shops, and specialty retailers where the product is small but the brand impression matters. It’s also a natural fit for gift giving, sample packaging, and retail environments that serve younger shoppers.

At 200 units minimum with a fast 4-day turnaround, this is one of the easiest entry points into a custom bag program. Your logo travels in a compact, visible package — and because the bag is genuinely useful at a small scale, it doesn’t end up in a drawer.

Specifications

Material: Non-Woven Polypropylene, 100 GSM

Dimensions: 8″W × 5″D × 10″H

Imprint Area: 5″W × 5″H — screen printed, 1 color/1 location included

Production: ~4 business days (1–3 days rush available)

Minimum Qty: 200

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03

The Cube Reusable Tote Bag with Insert

Some items need more support than a standard flat-bottom bag provides. The Cube Reusable Tote with Insert is designed for exactly that — takeout food, wine bottles, candles, olive oil, and anything else that needs to stand upright and arrive intact. The insert keeps items separated and stable, and the oversized format means customers can combine multiple purchases in one trip.

Restaurants, specialty food stores, wine shops, and gift retailers all make strong use of this format. The gusset imprint option gives you an additional branding surface — useful if you want to include a website, tagline, or secondary logo alongside your main artwork.

Specifications

Material: Non-Woven Polypropylene, 100 GSM

Dimensions: 10″W × 10″D × 10″H

Imprint Area: 4.5″W × 6.5″H front/back; optional gusset imprint

Production: ~5 business days (1–4 days rush available)

Minimum Qty: 200

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04

Solana Reusable Tote — Non-Woven

The Solana is one of the most design-forward bags in our non-woven lineup. Its proportions, handle length, and overall silhouette are built to look good in use — which means customers actually want to carry it. A bag that people choose to bring out in public is a bag that’s earning impressions, and the Solana earns them consistently.

The 8″ × 10″ imprint area is among the largest in its size class, and the bag supports screen print, 4-color process, foil stamp, and hot stamp — giving creative flexibility that most non-woven bags don’t offer. Boutiques, apparel retailers, and lifestyle brands find this one of the most natural fits for their aesthetic.

Specifications

Material: Non-Woven Polypropylene, 100 GSM

Dimensions: 18″W × 8″D × 15″H

Imprint Area: 8″W × 10″H — screen print, 4-color process, foil stamp, hot stamp

Production: 4 business days

Minimum Qty: 200

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05

Small Curved Laminated Tote

Premium

The Small Curved Laminated Tote is the bag that makes customers do a double-take at checkout. Its curved silhouette and laminated finish give it a distinctly premium look — the kind of bag associated with high-end retail. It’s made from non-woven polypropylene with a lamination layer that adds rigidity, water resistance, and a smooth printing surface for silk screen artwork.

If your brand competes on quality and you want the bag to signal that at first glance, this is the style to consider. The 200-unit minimum makes it accessible even for smaller retailers testing a laminated program for the first time. See also the Large Curved Laminated Tote for a bigger format at the same minimum.

Specifications

Material: Non-Woven with Lamination, 125 GSM

Dimensions: 9.5″W × 4.5″D × 11.5″H

Imprint Area: 6″W × 6″H — silk screen

Production: 5 business days

Minimum Qty: 200

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06

Simple Sak with Stitched Seams & Gussets

Not every merchandise bag needs to be a premium item. The Simple Sak is built for high-volume retail programs where cost efficiency matters and reliability is non-negotiable. It’s lightweight, durable, stitched at the seams and gussets for structural integrity, and made from 80 GSM non-woven polypropylene that holds up to everyday use.

The gusset imprint option is worth noting — it gives you a secondary branding surface at a low per-unit cost, useful for businesses that want to include a web address, phone number, or tagline alongside the main logo imprint on the front or back.

Specifications

Material: Non-Woven Polypropylene, 80 GSM

Dimensions: 8″W × 4″D × 10″H

Imprint Area: 6″W × 6″H front/back; optional 2″W × 5″H gusset

Print Method: Screen printed, 1 color/1 location included

Minimum Qty: 200

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07

Non-Woven Die Cut Reusable Bag

The die cut handle is a small design decision that makes a big difference in how a bag carries. Instead of sewn-in handles, the Die Cut Reusable Bag uses a molded opening in the bag itself — clean, ergonomic, and distinctive. It’s a format that reads as retail-native: the kind of bag you associate with a boutique or specialty shop, not a trade show giveaway pile.

Made from 80 GSM non-woven polypropylene, it’s lightweight enough for frequent use and durable enough to hold up over time. The 8″ × 7″ imprint area with multi-method print options gives you significant creative flexibility at an accessible price point.

Specifications

Material: Non-Woven Polypropylene, 80 GSM

Dimensions: 13″W × 3″D × 15″H

Imprint Area: 8″W × 7″H — screen print, 4-color process, foil stamp, hot stamp

Production: ~4 business days

Minimum Qty: 200

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08

Enviro-Sack Non-Woven Universal Tote

The Enviro-Sack is a workhorse. Its purse-like silhouette, 100 GSM weight, and waterproof construction make it the kind of bag customers reach for on a rainy day, a grocery run, or a weekend errand. It doesn’t specialize in one use case — it covers all of them — which is exactly why it gets used so often and travels so far.

The extra-large 11.5″ × 7″ imprint area gives your logo maximum visibility, and the 4-business-day turnaround makes it one of the faster options for retailers who need bags quickly. It’s an industry standard for good reason — versatile enough to work for nearly any business type.

Specifications

Material: Non-Woven Polypropylene, 100 GSM

Dimensions: 16.5″W × 13.5″H × 4.5″D

Imprint Area: 11.5″W × 7″H — screen printed, 1 color/1 location included

Production: ~4 business days (1–3 days rush available)

Minimum Qty: 200

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09

Small Laminated Reusable Gift Bag

Full Color

The step up from non-woven to laminated is most visible in the print quality. The Small Laminated Gift Bag supports 100% full-color printing across all surfaces — which means photographic imagery, gradients, complex artwork, and edge-to-edge branding that isn’t possible with screen printing on standard non-woven. If your brand has a detailed logo or visual identity, this is where it can actually show up at full fidelity.

The gift bag format — compact, upright, structured — works well for retail environments where presentation matters as much as function: jewelry, cosmetics, specialty food, wine accessories, and similar categories. The 2,500-unit minimum and 8–10 week lead time require planning ahead, but the per-impression value over the bag’s lifetime makes it one of the stronger long-term investments in this list.

Specifications

Material: Laminated Polypropylene, 140 GSM

Dimensions: 11″W × 3.25″D × 10″H

Imprint: 100% full color, all surfaces

Production: 8–10 weeks

Minimum Qty: 2,500

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10

Laminated Reusable Gift Bag

Full Color

Everything the Small Laminated Gift Bag does, this one does bigger. The larger format — 11″W × 6″D × 13″H — accommodates bulkier retail purchases and creates a more substantial branded presence at the point of handoff. Full-color printing across all panels means your artwork is as vivid and detailed as your original design files allow.

Made from recycled polypropylene, this bag carries a genuine sustainability story alongside its premium finish — relevant for brands whose customers care about where their packaging comes from. Like the smaller version, it requires planning: the 2,500-unit minimum and 8–10 week production window make it a program-level investment rather than a quick-turn order.

Specifications

Material: Laminated Recycled Polypropylene, 140 GSM

Dimensions: 11″W × 6″D × 13″H

Imprint: 100% full color, all surfaces

Production: 8–10 weeks

Minimum Qty: 2,500

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How to Choose the Right Merchandise Bag

The ten bags above cover a wide range of needs. The right one depends on three factors: your budget per unit, your order volume, and the impression you want to leave. Here’s a quick guide:

High volume, low unit cost

Go with non-woven. The Simple Sak, Enviro-Sack, or Die Cut bag all deliver solid quality at low per-unit cost with 200-unit minimums and fast turnaround.

Premium feel, boutique aesthetic

The Small Curved Laminated Tote or Solana. Both carry a retail-grade look at a 200-unit minimum — accessible for smaller shops that want to step up their presentation.

Full-color branding, complex artwork

The laminated gift bags (bags 9 and 10). Plan for 2,500 units and an 8–10 week lead time. The payoff is full-coverage CMYK printing that screen printing can’t match.

Ready to put your logo on a bag your customers will actually use?

Request a quote on any style above. We respond within one business day with exact pricing for your quantity. Free proof included on every order.

About the Author

Douglas Lober Chief Product Specialist

Doug Lober is Co-Founder and Chief Product Specialist for ReuseThisBag.com. Lober is a passionate environmentalist with roots in the Southern California surf culture. Over the last 15 years, Lober has launched and supported a number of environmental initiatives around the land, sea, and air. Today, he continues to provide and support the use of eco-friendly promotional products for small, medium, and Fortune 500 companies. You can learn more about his extensive background in the industry on Linkedin.com, Quora.com, Instagram.com, Twitter and Alignable.com

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