Branded Tote Bags UK: Choosing Cotton, Colour and Print

How to choose custom printed tote bags in the UK - natural vs coloured cotton, handle length, single or double sided print and artwork requirements.

Product prices, minimum quantities and lead times should be confirmed against current product information and your quote.

List garment quantities by size and colour.

Check each product's available decoration and artwork area.

Confirm the final specification and arrival date in your quote.

Promo Harbour Team ·

A branded tote bag is the rare piece of merchandise that people genuinely keep. It gets used for the weekly shop, the gym and the commute - which means your logo travels far beyond the event you handed it out at.

Natural or coloured?

  • Natural cotton - the classic. Clean, neutral, and your artwork does all the talking. Best value per unit.
  • Coloured handled eco friendly totes - a coloured accent lifts a simple one-colour logo and works well for retail and hospitality brands.

Handle length matters more than you think

Short handles read as a shopping bag. Long handles sit on the shoulder, which is how most people actually carry a tote day to day - and a shoulder-carried bag shows your artwork at eye level in the street.

Print: one side or two?

Single-sided printing keeps the cost down and is right for most giveaway runs. Double-sided is worth it when the bag is being sold or given as part of a paid bundle - put the logo on one face and a message, pattern or QR code on the other.

For full colour designs and photographic artwork, send us a PDF or high-resolution PNG at 300dpi. Simple vector logos reproduce best of all.

Where totes earn their money

  • Retail purchase bags that double as advertising
  • Conference and exhibition delegate bags
  • Charity shops and fundraising events
  • Welcome packs for new staff and new customers

Ordering in the UK

Printing in the UK means shorter lead times, no import surprises and the option to escalate to urgent turnaround if a date moves. Free UK delivery applies to standard orders.

Not sure which bag suits your artwork? Use the free file check and we will confirm how your design will print before you commit.

General enquiries: sales@promoharbour.co.uk · Finance enquiries: finance@promoharbour.co.uk