Calico & Canvas Bags

Printed calico and canvas bags are the workhorse of Australian promotional products: cheap per unit, reused for years, and seen everywhere your customers shop.

5 products · all can be printed with your logo

Choosing calico & canvas bags

Calico is unbleached cotton, the classic natural-colour shopping bag. Canvas is a heavier cotton weave that holds its shape and carries more weight. Both take screen printing well, and canvas also suits embroidery for a more premium finish.

Choose calico for conference packs, retail giveaways and events where you need volume at a low unit cost. Choose canvas for staff gifts, client gifts and merchandise you want people to keep.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between calico and canvas bags?

Both are cotton. Calico is lighter and unbleached, so it is the lower-cost option for large runs. Canvas is a heavier weave that is stronger, holds its shape and suits embroidery.

Can you print my logo in full colour on a calico bag?

Yes. Simple one or two colour logos are usually screen printed. Full-colour artwork and photos are printed by heat transfer.

Are calico bags better for the environment than plastic?

A cotton bag needs to be reused many times to beat a single-use plastic bag, which is why a sturdy, well-designed bag that people actually keep matters more than the material alone.

Need calico & canvas bags with your logo?

Send your quantity and logo and we will reply with a quote and a free mock-up.

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