Our white label tote bags minimum order is 50 pieces per style. More than one colour can sit within those 50, and the colour split is confirmed at quotation. A sample comes before bulk production, and the timeline for both is set out in your quotation.
This post covers what a minimum per style means in practice, how sampling works, how payment runs, and what to send so your first order goes smoothly.
What “50 pieces per style” means
A style is one bag build: a canvas tote, a printed tote, a zip tote or a drawstring bag, in one agreed size and fabric. The minimum applies to each style you order.
Some examples:
- 50 canvas totes in natural meets the minimum.
- 50 canvas totes, split between natural and black, also meets it, as long as the colour split is agreed at quotation.
- 30 canvas totes and 20 zip totes does not, because these are two styles, each below 50.
- Canvas totes in two different sizes may be quoted as two styles, because the size changes the build. We confirm this at quotation.
If your print colours vary across the order, for example one design in white ink and one in black, that can also sit within one style. Tell us the split, and we confirm it at quotation, as it depends on the fabric and quantity.
From enquiry to dispatch
Every order follows the same route:
- Enquiry. You send the style, fabric, size, colours, quantity and artwork.
- Quotation. We quote per style, by fabric, quantity and branding. The quotation also confirms the size, colour split, packing, lead time, shipping method, terms and documents.
- Sample. We make a sample with your branding so you can check the bag, the print or embroidery and the label.
- Advance payment. Once the sample is approved, an advance starts production.
- Production. We cut, stitch, print and finish the bags.
- Quality check. Our quality check looks at stitching, handles, print and packing.
- Dispatch. The balance is paid before dispatch, and the bags are shipped.
Our page on minimum order and samples explains this route across all our products.
How the sample works
The sample is your chance to see and handle the bag before the full run. Use it to check:
- the fabric weight and feel;
- the size, gusset and handle length;
- the print or embroidery position, size and colours;
- the sewn label and its placement;
- the folding, bagging and tag, if you ordered them.
If something needs to change, tell us clearly and in writing. Small corrections can usually be confirmed on the sample; a bigger change, such as a different size or fabric, may need a second sample. Our post on tote bag labels, tags and packaging covers the branding points to look at on the sample.
Timelines
We do not publish standard lead times, because they depend on the order. The things that change the timeline include:
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Fabric and colour | Dyed colours need fabric in that colour before cutting |
| Branding method | Screen print, embroidery and heat transfer each have their own set-up |
| Number of designs | Each design adds set-up |
| Sample rounds | A second sample adds time before production |
| Packing | Folding, bagging and tagging add finishing work |
| Quantity | Larger runs take longer to produce and check |
Your lead time is confirmed in the quotation. If you have a fixed date, such as an event or a store opening, tell us at enquiry so we can say whether it is workable before you commit.
Planning a first order
A few habits help first orders run well:
- Start with one style. One bag at a quantity you can sell or use keeps the order simple.
- Keep the print simple. Fewer colours mean less set-up and a cleaner first sample.
- Decide the packing early. Folding and bagging are easier to plan from the start than to add later.
- Think about reorders. Keep the approved artwork and label files ready, so a reorder repeats the same bag.
- Order a little spare for events. If the bags are for an event or a launch, allow for late sign-ups and staff kits, as a small top-up order of the same style still has to meet the minimum of 50 pieces.
Shipping and destination
We take enquiries from buyers worldwide. Shipping method, terms and documents are confirmed in the quotation. If your bags need specific labelling for the country of sale, tell us at enquiry. Labelling requirements vary by country and are confirmed at quotation.
What to send
To get an accurate quotation, send the bag style, fabric, intended size or what the bag will carry, colours, quantity per style, artwork, the print or embroidery you want, any zip or pocket, and your packing needs. You can see the styles and options on our white label tote bags page, then send your enquiry and we will come back with a quotation.