Printed Bag Prices by Type: Cotton, Canvas, Recycled, Drawstring and Bottle Bags
Printed bag prices by type range from €1.49 per bag for a light cotton tote at 500 pieces to €14.90 for an oversized canvas bag with a zip at the same quantity.
The bag type, not the print, is what creates that gap. This guide shows what each type costs, what it is built for, and when paying more actually pays off.
All prices are per bag, exclude VAT, and include a one-colour print on one side plus delivery inside the EU. For the wider picture, see our guide to printed tote bag prices in Europe.
In this article
- Light cotton totes: the lowest printed bag prices
- Mid-weight and gusseted totes
- Heavyweight and canvas bags
- Recycled and organic bags
- Drawstring bags and pouches
- Bottle and wine bags
- Frequently asked questions
Light cotton totes: the lowest printed bag prices
A 140 g/m² cotton tote, 38 × 42 cm, is the standard giveaway bag and the cheapest printed bag we make. It costs €7.47 at 25 pieces, €2.60 at 100 and €1.49 at 500.
It is flat, folds small, and carries a laptop, a few books, or a conference pack. Choose it when the bag has one job: get a logo into a lot of hands for a low cost per person.
The mini version, 26 × 32.5 cm, costs €8.20 at 25 and €2.59 at 500, and suits small products, jewellery and shop purchases.
The standard giveaway bag, 38 × 42 cm. Flat, light and easy to hand out in volume.
Mid-weight and gusseted totes
Mid-weight bags feel more solid and hold their shape better. Two options:
- Premium 200 g/m² tote, flat: €7.48 at 25, €4.36 at 100, €2.93 at 500.
- Gusseted 220 g/m² tote with side and bottom gussets: €8.61 at 25, €3.62 at 100, €2.75 at 500.
The gusset is the difference between a flat envelope and a bag that stands up and holds a box, a bottle or a folder. If the bag will carry real weight, or sit on a shop shelf, this is the class to buy.
Our guide to tote bag anatomy explains what gussets, handles and bottom boards actually do.
Holds a box, a bottle or a folder. 38 × 42 cm with side and bottom gussets.
Heavyweight and canvas bags: the highest printed bag prices
Heavy bags cost the most per bag and last the longest.
- Heavyweight organic 340 g/m² tote: €11.96 at 25, €7.49 at 100, €5.83 at 500.
- Oversized 475 g/m² canvas tote with a zip: €19.38 at 25, €16.68 at 100, €14.90 at 500.
These are keepers. People use them for shopping, studio work and travel, and they carry a brand for years rather than one season.
They make sense as a gift, as merchandise you sell, or as the bag for a launch where the bag itself is part of the product.
A bag people keep for years. Made for gifts and merchandise you sell.
47 × 40 × 17 cm with a zip closure. The premium bag for long everyday use.
Recycled and organic bags
The chevron handle shopper in 407 g/m² recycled cotton costs €13.77 at 25, €11.39 at 100 and €9.94 at 500. The heavyweight 340 g/m² tote above is organic cotton.
Recycled and organic materials cost more per bag than standard cotton. They earn that back when sustainability is part of what you are communicating, and they are the right answer for brands that will be asked about certification.
Our comparison of GOTS and OEKO-TEX covers which certification to ask for.
45.5 × 39 × 12.5 cm, for brands where sustainability is part of the message.
Drawstring bags and pouches
- Cotton drawstring gymsac: €9.10 at 25, €4.23 at 100, €3.15 at 500.
- Drawstring pouch, 200 g/m², 23 × 34 cm: from 50 pieces, €6.64 at 50, €4.58 at 100, €2.80 at 500.
Gymsacs work for sports clubs, schools, festivals and anything where people need their hands free. Pouches are packaging: jewellery, cosmetics, small electronics, gift sets.
If you are choosing between them, read drawstring pouches versus drawstring backpacks.
Carried on the back. Made for sports clubs, schools and festivals.
Bottle and wine bags
The 407 g/m² bottle bag costs €7.83 at 25, €4.71 at 100 and €3.26 at 500.
Wineries, delis and shops use it as packaging that doubles as a gift, which is why it usually replaces a paper bag rather than a tote.
8 × 27 × 8 cm, holds one bottle upright. Replaces the paper bag.
Printed bag prices by type, side by side
| Type | 100 pcs | 500 pcs | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light cotton tote 140 g/m² | €2.60 | €1.49 | Events, giveaways, volume |
| Premium tote 200 g/m² | €4.36 | €2.93 | Shops, brand bags |
| Gusseted tote 220 g/m² | €3.62 | €2.75 | Bulky contents, retail |
| Heavyweight organic 340 g/m² | €7.49 | €5.83 | Gifts, merchandise to sell |
| Recycled shopper 407 g/m² | €11.39 | €9.94 | Sustainability led brands |
| Canvas tote with zip 475 g/m² | €16.68 | €14.90 | Premium, long use |
| Drawstring gymsac | €4.23 | €3.15 | Sports, schools, festivals |
| Bottle bag 407 g/m² | €4.71 | €3.26 | Wine, deli, gifting |
Frequently asked questions
Which printed bag type is cheapest?
A light 140 g/m² cotton tote. €2.60 per bag at 100 pieces and €1.49 at 500, print and EU delivery included.
Is a heavier bag worth the higher price?
It is when the bag has to last or be sold. For a one-day event with hundreds of attendees, the lighter bag does the same job for a quarter of the cost.
Why do gusseted bags cost more?
A gusset adds fabric and sewing, so a gusseted bag costs more than a flat bag of the same weight.
Do all bag types start at 25 pieces?
Most do. Drawstring pouches and a few other specialty items start at 50.
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About Prints & Bags
Prints & Bags is a European B2B supplier of custom-printed and embroidered pouches, jute bags and cotton tote bags, sold directly through our online catalogue. Choose a bag, upload your logo, and order online — from 25 pieces, with free EU shipping, a free digital proof, and production in 10–15 working days after approval.
