Promotional calico bags are a practical, reusable way to showcase your brand at events, retail stores, conferences and giveaways. Lightweight yet durable, they're a popular choice for businesses looking for a promotional product that recipients will use again and again.
Choose from classic calico tote bags, cotton shoppers and gusseted bags in a range of sizes and styles. Many options can be branded with screen printing, digital transfer or embroidery to suit your artwork and budget.
With more than 25 years of industry experience, Novel Tees Promotions supplies quality promotional bags with Australia-wide delivery and competitive bulk pricing.
Adding your logo to custom calico bags is a straightforward process, and our experienced team will guide you through artwork preparation, branding options and production. Before printing begins, you'll receive a digital proof for approval so you can be confident your design looks exactly as expected.
Whether you're ordering bags for a marketing campaign, corporate event, retail promotion or staff giveaway, we'll help you choose the most suitable branding method for your artwork and the bag style you've selected.
Available branding methods include:
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| Product Type | Best For | Common Size | Branding Methods | Typical MOQ* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Calico Tote | Trade shows, conferences, giveaways | 38 x 42cm | Screen print, full colour transfer | 25+ |
| Gusseted Cotton Tote | Retail purchases, heavier items | 37 x 40 x 13cm, 38 x 42 x 10cm | Screen print, digital transfer | 25+ |
| Cotton Shopper Bag | Retail, everyday use | 38 x 42cm | Screen print, digital transfer, embroidery (selected products only) | 25+ |
| Long Handle Cotton Tote | Retail, shopping, everyday use | 36 x 38cm, 38 x 40cm, 38 x 42cm | Screen print, digital transfer | 25+ |
| Short Handle Calico Bag | Retail promotions | 38 x 42cm | Screen print | 100+ |
| Heavyweight Cotton Bag | Premium retail, merchandise | 37 x 40 x 13cm | Screen print, embroidery | 25+ |
| Drawstring Cotton Bag | Merchandise packs, sporting events | 36 x 28cm, 37 x 15cm, 35 x 43cm, 38 x 48cm | Screen print, digital transfer | 50+ |
| Foldable Cotton Tote | Travel, events, direct mail | 27 x 42cm | Screen print, digital transfer | 100+ |
Extensive Range - Choose from a wide selection of calico tote bags, cotton shoppers, gusseted bags and other reusable bag styles to suit different promotions and budgets.
Branding Options - Screen printing, digital transfer, DTG printing and embroidery are available across selected bag types.
Australia-Wide Delivery - We supply promotional cotton bags throughout Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and regional Australia.
Bulk Pricing - Competitive pricing is available on bulk orders, with minimum order quantities varying by product.
Calico is an unbleached, woven cotton fabric with a natural appearance, while cotton bags may be made from a range of cotton fabrics and weights. Both are durable, reusable options suitable for promotional branding.
A bag with no gusset is flat with two side seams, ideal for documents, books or other thin items. A bag with a gusset features extra fabric built into the sides or bottom, expanding to provide significantly more depth for groceries, trade show merchandise, or bulky gifts.
Screen printing is a popular choice for bold, long-lasting designs, while transfer printing is well-suited to more detailed or full-colour artwork. We can recommend the most appropriate option for your chosen bag.
While natural unbleached calico is our most popular choice, we also offer a wide range of dyed cotton options, including black, navy, royal blue, red, green, and white. Check the specific product page filters to see available colour choices for each style.
Yes. Our calico and cotton tote bags are completely reusable, biodegradable and made from sustainable cotton fibers. They serve as a durable, long-term alternative to single-use plastic shopping bags.
Minimum order quantities vary depending on the bag style and branding method. See specific product pages or contact our team for product-specific requirements.
Vector artwork in formats such as AI, EPS or PDF is preferred. If you don't have print-ready artwork, our team can assist with artwork preparation.
Yes. A digital artwork proof is provided for approval before production begins to ensure you're happy with the design and placement.
Production times depend on the product, branding method and order size. Our team will provide an estimated turnaround when you request a quote.
Yes. We provide express rush production tiers for tight deadlines. Depending on stock levels and branding requirements, we have 24-hour, 3-day, and 5-to-7-day fast turnaround options available.
