Canvas Tote Bags

Short Handle Cotton Tote Bag, Custom Printed

Also known as: Cotton Bags - Short Handle (140GSM) · Short Handle Cotton Shopping Bag · Custom Printed Cotton Carry Bag

The tote arrives folded, soft to the touch, the cotton weave catching the morning light with that unmistakable matte handfeel. Two short handles, made for the crook of an elbow rather than the shoulder — the kind of carry that suggests a market run, a bookshop detour, a coffee balanced in the other hand.

Made from 140GSM cotton in thirteen colours, from chalk white through to navy and a quiet maroon. The proportions sit honestly at 370mm wide by 420mm high, with handles of 400mm — generous enough for a hardback, a laptop sleeve, a bottle of something good. Your logo prints across a 290 x 320mm canvas via screen print, or 210 x 297mm in full digital transfer when the artwork calls for gradients and photography. One-colour print on one side is included; full colour is a small step up at $4 per unit.

What happens next is the slow magic of a well-made tote. It leaves the conference, the open home, the school fete — and it keeps going. Onto trams. Into kitchens. Folded into glove boxes for the next unplanned errand. Your brand travels with it, quietly, for years rather than the afternoon. Minimum order one hundred, with stock moving in one to two days.

These environmentally friendly short Handle Cotton Tote Bags come with your custom logo print. This is an inexpensive way to display you logo and message.

Features:

  • Material: Made from 140GSM Cotton
  • Available Colours: White, Yellow, Orange, Red, Maroon, Pink, Purple, Green, Teal, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Navy Blue, Black
  • Great for schools, trade shows, and any event

Size:

  • Bag: 370mmL x 420mmH
  • Handle Length: 400mmL

Branding Sizes:

  • Screen Print: Front/Back - 290 x 320mm (LxH)
  • Digital Transfer: Front/Black - 210 x 297mm (LxH)

Prices shown include 1 colour print on 1 side. Full colour print available at extra cost of $4 per unit.

Short Handle Cotton Tote Bag, Custom Printed
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Specifications

PID5393
Min Order100
Production Time3 – 6 weeks
Size370mmL x 420mmH
Print Size250mmL x 320mmH
Colour
BlackBlueGreenOrangePinkPurpleRedWhiteYellow
Branding Options1 Colour Silkscreen Print, Full Colour Digital Print
Target Market18-25 Years, Building, Corp, Education, Fashion, Female, Finance, Gov, Hospitality, IT, Kids, Male, Music, Public, Telecom, Transport
PurposeConvention, Event, Marketing

Price List

  • All prices are per unit, and are exclusive of GST.
  • Setup price: NZ$204.93
QuantityPrice Per Unit
100 pcsNZ$6.43
250 pcsNZ$5.84
500 pcsNZ$5.58
1,000 pcsNZ$4.94
2,000 pcsNZ$4.64
3,000 pcsNZ$4.51
5,000 pcsNZ$4.25
10,000 pcsNZ$4.05
20,000 pcsNZ$3.91
30,000 pcsNZ$3.87
50,000 pcsNZ$3.75
100,000 pcsNZ$3.61
SetupNZ$204.93
Price Per Unit (100 × NZ$6.43)NZ$642.96
Total CostNZ$847.89 + Freight + GST

Samples

Samples are available on request. Please contact us for more information.

1 pcs (unbranded) NZ$3.97 + NZ$20.54 freight (Incl. GST)

THE BRAND MANAGER’S TAKE

Why Short Handle Cotton Tote Bag, Custom Printed works

The low-cost, genuinely-reused canvas carrier that turns a one-day event into a year of street-level walking advertising.

CLEVER WAYS TO USE IT
  • Borrow the farmers-market produce ritual: hand these as the bag a CSA or organic grocer delivers a weekly veg box in, printed with that week's recipe so the bag becomes a rotating menu the customer keeps refilling.
  • Steal the gallery-shop exit moment from arts-culture: a short-handle cotton bag becomes the limited-edition 'exhibition merch' carried out of a one-night pop-up — the print IS the poster, so the bag walks the show through the streets afterwards.
  • Take the hotel amenity drop from hospitality: pre-load it as a welcome bag hanging on the door handle of a holiday rental — local bakery loaf, coffee sachets, a hand-drawn neighbourhood map — so guests arrive to a basket they didn't have to pack.
  • Lift the school-library tradition from education: issue one per student as a personal 'book bag' with the kid's reading-group animal screen-printed on it, carried back and forth all year until it's a worn-in keepsake of that grade.
Holds your sourdough, your sketchbook, and your strong opinions about plastic.
ASKED AND ANSWERED

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum order for Cotton Bags - Short Handle (140GSM)?

The minimum order is 100 units. Volume discounts apply — at 50,000 units the per-unit price drops to $2.93 (42% lower than at the 100-unit mark). Larger quantities mean a lower per-unit price.

Can I brand Cotton Bags - Short Handle (140GSM) with my company logo?

Yes — Cotton Bags - Short Handle (140GSM) can be decorated with 1-colour-silkscreen-print or full-colour-digital-print. Sense2 will send you an artwork proof and a branded sample (sample cost + freight applies, credited back on your order) before production so you can check the logo placement, colour match and finish before we run the full order.

How long does production take?

Standard production time is 1–2 weeks once artwork and payment are approved. Fast-turnaround options may be available for urgent events — contact Sense2 with your deadline and we'll tell you what's possible.

Can I order a sample of Cotton Bags - Short Handle (140GSM) before placing a full order?

Yes — samples are available. Sample cost plus freight applies, and the cost is credited back to you when you proceed with your order. Branded pre-production samples are also available with a setup fee that's credited back on the full order.

What size is Cotton Bags - Short Handle (140GSM) and how much branding can it carry?

Product size: 370mmL x 420mmH. Print area: 250mmL x 320mmH. If your logo or artwork needs more space, talk to Sense2 — we can often suggest an alternative product with a larger print area.

What colours does Cotton Bags - Short Handle (140GSM) come in?

Cotton Bags - Short Handle (140GSM) is stocked in: Blue, Red, Black, Orange, Green, Yellow and more.

What's the best bulk price for Cotton Bags - Short Handle (140GSM)?

Pricing starts at $5.02 per unit at 100 units and drops to $2.82 at 100,000+ units. Pricing is for branded product — setup fees and artwork approval are separate. Send Sense2 your exact quantity for a tier-matched quote.

Can I pair Cotton Bags - Short Handle (140GSM) with other branded merchandise?

Yes — Sense2 can build you a coordinated Brand Kit with items that work together. For Cotton Bags - Short Handle (140GSM), customers often pair it with branded notebooks, pens, drink bottles and lanyards. Tell us the audience and event and we'll curate the kit.

Who is Cotton Bags - Short Handle (140GSM) best suited to as a corporate gift or giveaway?

Picture this: a gallery-goer at a Saturday opening → slings it over a shoulder at the merch table and realises they're now advertising the show on the tram home. That's the kind of moment Cotton Bags - Short Handle (140GSM) is made for. Tell Sense2 who you're trying to reach and we'll confirm it's the right fit — or point you to a sharper one.

What kind of campaign is Cotton Bags - Short Handle (140GSM) good for?

Think of it this way — "Holds your sourdough, your sketchbook, and your strong opinions about plastic". For example: Borrow the farmers-market produce ritual: hand these as the bag a CSA or organic grocer delivers a weekly veg box in, printed with that week's recipe so the bag becomes a rotating menu the customer keeps refilling. It's the right call when you want the gift to feel considered rather than generic, and Sense2 will brand it to match your identity and the moment.

What makes Cotton Bags - Short Handle (140GSM) a clever choice rather than just another giveaway?

The low-cost, genuinely-reused canvas carrier that turns a one-day event into a year of street-level walking advertising. That's the angle our brand team would pitch — a gift that earns a second look and a place on the desk, not the bin.

Find it. Love it. Keep it.

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