rPET Shopping Bag
rPET Shopping Bag
Item# RTBRP-ETBAG
- Material: Laminated
- Bag Weight: 140 Gram
- Dimensions: 13" x 8" x 14"
- Imprint Specs: 100% Full Color, 100% Full Color
- Production Time: 8-10 weeks
- Min Qty: 2500
- As Low As $1.42
* Request a quote now or call us for exact pricing on your desired quantity. Prices shown are for domestic production. Import options are available at lower price points.
Product Description
The rPET Shopping Tote Bag is made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate — post-consumer plastic bottles converted into a durable, laminated bag fabric. This is a full-size grocery tote with 100% CMYK full-color printing on all panels, a laminated finish that wipes clean and resists water, and a sustainability story that’s verifiable and specific: the bag material is made from recycled plastic bottles that would otherwise sit in a landfill. At 140 GSM with reinforced seams, the rPET fabric is structurally equivalent to virgin polypropylene laminated bags — same strength, same laminated surface, same print quality — but manufactured from recycled content. Available in 20 stock colors with full-color custom artwork on every panel. 2,500-unit minimum, 8-10 weeks import production.
Read Editor's Notes
The rPET material is the defining feature. rPET stands for recycled polyethylene terephthalate — the same plastic used in water bottles and soda bottles, collected from post-consumer waste streams, cleaned, shredded, melted, and re-extruded into woven fabric. The result is a bag material that's functionally identical to virgin laminated polypropylene in strength, water resistance, and print surface quality, but manufactured from material that's already been used once and diverted from landfill. For businesses that need to demonstrate sustainability commitments with verifiable claims — not vague "eco-friendly" language — rPET provides a specific, documentable recycled-content story. The 140 GSM laminated construction gives the bag genuine structure: the walls hold their shape when loaded, the laminated surface repels water and wipes clean, and the reinforced seams distribute weight across stress points. The 100% CMYK full-color printing covers all panels — front, back, and both gussets — with photo-quality artwork, gradients, and unlimited colors. This is the same Bag Magic-style full-bleed printing available on our standard laminated import bags, applied to a recycled-content substrate. Twenty stock colors provide a wide base palette, and the full-color CMYK printing means your artwork can include any additional colors needed without Pantone surcharges.
Specifications
Material: 140 GSM laminated rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate)
Source: Post-consumer recycled plastic bottles
Dimensions: 13″ W x 8″ D x 14″ H (see note below)
Construction: Reinforced seams, laminated finish
Print Method: 100% CMYK full color on all panels
Also available: Screen print, foil stamp, hot stamp
Colors: White, Yellow, Tan, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Royal, Dark Green, Hot Pink, Kelly Green, Lime, Baby Blue, Black, Blue, Brown, Burgundy, Charcoal, Chocolate, Aqua Blue
Minimum Order: 2,500 units
Production Time: 8-10 weeks (import)
Price: Request a quote for quantity-based pricing
Dimension note: Please confirm exact dimensions when requesting a quote — sidebar and description measurements may vary slightly by production run.
What Sets the rPET Shopping Tote Apart
Recycled content with a verifiable story: The bag fabric is manufactured from post-consumer plastic bottles — a specific, documentable recycled-content claim. This isn't generic "eco-friendly" marketing. The rPET supply chain converts collected plastic bottles into woven fabric through a traceable industrial process. Businesses that need to substantiate sustainability commitments to customers, shareholders, or regulatory bodies can point to the specific recycled material in this bag.
100% CMYK full-color printing on all panels: Photo-quality artwork on front, back, and both gussets — four branded surfaces with unlimited colors, gradients, and photographic images. No Pantone matching required, no color limits. The laminated rPET surface produces the same sharp, vivid full-color output as virgin laminated polypropylene.
140 GSM laminated — structurally equivalent to virgin material: The recycled content doesn't compromise the bag's performance. The 140 GSM rPET fabric has the same tensile strength, water resistance, and surface quality as the virgin polypropylene used in our standard laminated import bags. The laminated finish wipes clean, resists moisture, and maintains print vibrancy through hundreds of uses.
20 stock colors — the widest rPET color selection in our catalog: Twenty base colors cover nearly every brand palette imaginable. Combined with full-color CMYK printing, the visual options are effectively unlimited — any artwork, any color, any photographic image, on any of 20 base fabric colors.
Multiple print method options: Full CMYK is the primary method, but screen print, foil stamp, and hot stamp are also available. Foil stamp on a laminated rPET surface produces a metallic branded effect that combines sustainability messaging with a premium visual finish.
Ideal For
Grocery chains and co-ops with sustainability mandates — a reusable checkout bag made from recycled plastic bottles. The rPET material gives grocery retailers a verifiable sustainability claim that resonates with environmentally conscious shoppers. The laminated surface handles produce moisture, frozen items, and repeated washing
Corporate sustainability programs — companies with ESG commitments, B Corp certification, or public sustainability goals distribute a bag that demonstrates recycled-content procurement in a tangible, visible way. Full-color printing accommodates corporate branding, sustainability messaging, and recycled-content certification marks on all four panels
Earth Day and environmental campaigns — the rPET material is the campaign message and the medium. Environmental organizations, municipal waste programs, and sustainability nonprofits distribute a bag that physically embodies the recycling loop — plastic bottles become a bag that replaces single-use plastic bags
Retail and fashion with eco positioning — brands that market sustainability as a core value provide a shopping bag that aligns with their positioning. The laminated finish and full-color printing create a premium retail presentation. The recycled content reinforces the brand's environmental narrative
Universities and educational institutions — campus bookstores, sustainability offices, and student organizations distribute a branded bag that supports campus recycling and waste reduction goals. The 20 color options accommodate school colors
Trade shows and conferences with sustainability themes — green building, clean energy, environmental science, and sustainability conferences distribute an attendee bag that matches the event's values. Full-color printing handles sponsor logos, event branding, and educational graphics across all panels
How It Compares
The rPET Shopping Tote is the full-size rPET bag in our catalog with all-panel CMYK printing and 20 stock colors. For an rPET bag with pre-printed eco-design gussets and a lower minimum, the rPET Laminated Grocery with Stock Gussets at 130 GSM ships at 100-unit minimums with three pre-designed gusset patterns. For a full-color laminated bag in virgin polypropylene at the same 140 GSM weight, the Laminated Retail Trade Show Bag at 13.25″ x 6.5″ x 15″ is our most popular import laminated format. For the largest full-color laminated bag, the Laminated Beach Bag at 22″ x 6″ x 15″ offers the widest format for oversized items. For a cotton alternative with a biodegradable sustainability story, the Cotton Canvas Grocery Bag at 6 oz. provides a natural-fiber option at domestic production timelines.
Ready to order? Request a quote above for exact pricing on your quantity. Every order includes a free digital proof for your approval before production. Questions? Call us at 877-334-5323 — our team will help with artwork setup for full-panel CMYK printing, color selection, and import timeline planning.