Canvas Bags Manufacturer and Exporter in India
Canvas is a heavy cotton fabric. We make canvas bags in Kolkata for importers, brands and promotional product companies, from 8oz totes to 16oz premium retail bags, all made to your size, handle, colour and branding. This page covers the styles we make, how to choose the fabric weight and what it costs to get started.
Canvas bag styles we make
We make many sizes and shapes, and we can make a bag to your own design. These are the common ones. Sizes are in centimetres, height x width + depth, and we can change any of them.
Style | Typical size (cm) | Notes |
Canvas tote | 42 x 38 | 8oz (220gsm), long handles, up to 7 colours |
Gusseted canvas tote | 42 x 38 + 10 | 10oz (310gsm), up to 15 colours |
Canvas tote with coloured gussets | 42 x 38 + 10 | 10oz, natural body with dyed gussets and handles, 8 colours |
Laminated canvas tote | 35 x 39 + 15 | 8oz to 10oz, short cord or webbing handles |
Canvas with jute gussets | 35 x 39 + 15 | 10oz canvas with dyed jute gussets, 6 colours |
Zipper canvas tote | 38 x 50 + 16 | 10oz, zipper closure |
Canvas shoulder bag | 38 x 30 + 8 | 12oz (370gsm), long shoulder handle |
Heavy canvas tote | 38 x 43 + 12 | 16oz (510gsm), coloured handles |
Barrel bag | 27 x 46 + 27 | 10oz, cotton webbing handles |
Messenger bag | 29 x 37 + 6 | 10oz dyed canvas, adjustable handle |
Cosmetic bag | 14 x 24 + 8 | 12oz, zipper closure |
Cooler bag | 35 x 45 + 15 | 10oz, front pocket and foil lining |
Choosing the fabric weight
Canvas weight is measured in ounces and grams per square metre. Heavier canvas holds its shape and carries more, and it usually costs more.
- 8oz (220gsm): a soft canvas, good for everyday totes.
- 10oz (310gsm): the most common canvas weight for promotional and retail totes.
- 12oz (370gsm): a heavier bag for shoulder bags and cosmetic bags.
- 16oz (510gsm): a heavy canvas for premium retail bags.
If you want a lighter and lower cost bag, see our cotton bags.
Handles and finishes
- Handles: self-fabric, cotton webbing, cord or rope, and leather on selected styles, long or short
- Finish: gussets, zippers, inner pockets, dyed bases and handles, and lamination on selected styles
- Colour: natural canvas, or dyed canvas in up to 15 colours
Branding your bag
We print and embroider canvas bags in our own unit. The methods are screen printing, digital printing and embroidery. Our design team can help prepare your artwork and send a mock-up before we make a sample. Canvas takes fine detail well. Send artwork as a vector file in AI, EPS or PDF format.
Who buys our canvas bags
Price, MOQ and lead times
The price depends on the material, the size, the handles, the colour and your branding. We confirm the exact price in your quote.
Export orders start at 1,000 pieces per design, with a minimum total order of 5,000 pieces. Domestic orders start at 500 pieces per design, with a minimum of 1,000 pieces. Samples take 7 to 10 days. Samples without printing are free, and printed samples are charged. Production takes 30 to 60 days. We ship on FOB, CIF, DAP and DDP terms. Custom sizes and shapes are possible. The full breakdown is in our guide to bulk and wholesale orders.
How to get a quote
To quote accurately we need to know:
- The style of bag you want
- The quantity
- The number of colours and sides to be printed
- The delivery date
- The delivery location, so we can price DDP
Please send your artwork too. Call us on +91 70033 60903 or write to info@bagsofbengal.in. You can also read our FAQ page for more on ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is canvas?
Canvas is a heavy, tightly woven cotton fabric. It is stronger and stiffer than light cotton.
What is the difference between cotton and canvas bags?
Our cotton shoppers use 4.5oz to 5oz fabric. Our canvas bags run from 8oz to 16oz, which makes them stiffer and stronger.
Which canvas weight should I choose?
For everyday totes, choose 8oz or 10oz. For shoulder bags, choose 12oz. For premium retail bags, choose 16oz.
Can you print my logo on a canvas bag?
Yes. We offer screen printing, digital printing and embroidery. Canvas takes fine detail well.
What is the minimum order for canvas bags?
For export, 1,000 pieces per design with a minimum total order of 5,000 pieces. For domestic orders, 500 pieces per design and 1,000 in total.
Are samples free?
Samples without printing are free. Printed samples are charged. Samples take 7 to 10 days.