Tote Bags

Custom Tote Bag Printing UK

Branded tote bags are one of the most effective promotional items a business can hand out. Unlike flyers that are read once and recycled, a printed cotton tote is carried to the shops, to the office, to school runs and trade shows, putting your brand in front of new people every single day. Blue First prints custom tote bags for businesses, charities, schools, event organisers and marketing agencies across the UK, at trade prices with fast, reliable delivery.

We offer two cotton tote bag weights, both sized 42 x 38cm with 30cm handles. The 140gsm cotton tote is our lightweight, budget-friendly option, ideal for large giveaways, event packs and conference goody bags. The 180gsm heavyweight cotton tote is a thicker, more premium canvas-feel bag that carries up to 7 litres, built for everyday use and long-lasting brand exposure. Both are available in ten bag colours, so you can match your corporate palette or pick a shade that makes your printed design pop.

Who orders printed tote bags?

Our tote bags are ordered by a wide mix of customers. Retailers use them as premium packaging that customers reuse for months. Charities hand them out at fundraising events and awareness campaigns. Schools and PTAs sell branded totes as fundraising merchandise. Estate agencies, dental practices and law firms use them as client welcome packs. Marketing agencies include them in campaign activations. Whatever the use, a well-printed tote bag keeps working long after the event that produced it, which is why it remains one of the highest-performing branded products money can buy.

Trade prices, built for repeat business

Blue First is a trade print specialist. Our tote bag prices are built for resellers, agencies and businesses buying at commercial volumes: unit prices drop steadily as quantities rise, from our smallest runs right up to 1,000 bags at a time. If you resell print, branded merchandise or promotional goods, our pricing leaves room for your own margin, and because we ship white-label style with fast UK delivery, your client only ever sees your brand, not ours. Account holders with trade pricing tiers get even sharper rates applied automatically at checkout.

Screen printing that lasts

Every tote bag is decorated with a single-colour screen print, the classic, durable method for cotton. Screen printing lays down a thick, opaque ink layer that bonds with the fabric and withstands repeated washing and daily use far better than lightweight transfers. You can choose from 24 Pantone spot colours, so we can match your exact brand colour, or pick a high-contrast colour that stands out on the bag you've chosen. The print area is 28 x 31cm on the 140gsm tote and 23 x 31cm on the 180gsm tote, plenty of room for a logo, strapline or simple graphic.

Choosing your bag

Not sure which weight to go for? The 140gsm tote is the right call when quantity matters most: exhibitions, campaigns and large giveaways where you want hundreds of bags on a budget. The 180gsm heavyweight tote earns its place when the bag will be used again and again: retail packaging, premium welcome packs, staff merchandise and charity shop bags. Because it's thicker and more rigid, heavier artwork and bold spot colours read beautifully on it. Both bags hold their shape well and take print cleanly in all ten colourways, from Natural ecru for a classic craft feel to Navy, Royal Blue and Process Blue for corporate branding.

Artwork and print quality

Send us your logo or artwork as a print-ready file and our team checks it before anything goes to press, checking resolution, colour and placement so your bags arrive looking sharp. If you need help preparing artwork for screen printing, or you'd like a fresh design created, our design team can help. Just tell us what you need when you upload your files. We print to the same standards you'd expect from any professional merchandise supplier, and we check every job before it ships.

Delivery across the UK

Orders are dispatched with fast, tracked mainland UK delivery. Choose Fast Track (8 days) when you're up against an event deadline, Standard (15 days) for most projects, or Saver (20 days) when you're ordering ahead and want the best possible price. If your delivery date is critical, order early and choose the turnaround that gives you comfortable headroom.

Ordering your tote bags

Use the configurator above to choose your bag weight, colour, quantity and turnaround. Your price updates live as you select. Attach your artwork, and the bags are added straight to your basket. Everything is ordered, tracked and delivered in one place, with the same straightforward service you get across the full Blue First range of flyers, business cards, banners and signage. If you need a bespoke quotation, a different bag style, or quantities beyond 1,000, get in touch and we'll put a price together.

What sizes are your printed tote bags?

Both bags measure 42 x 38cm with 30cm handles. The 140gsm cotton tote carries up to 5kg and the 180gsm heavyweight tote is the sturdier, more premium option.

What's the smallest quantity I can order?

The minimum order is 50 bags. Larger quantities are priced per bag on a sliding scale: the more you order, the lower the unit price.

How many colours can my tote bag design use?

Each bag is printed in a single spot colour, chosen from 24 Pantone shades, in a print area of 28 x 31cm (140gsm) or 23 x 31cm (180gsm).

How long does tote bag printing take?

Choose Fast Track (8 days), Standard (15 days) or Saver (20 days) production. All orders include fast mainland UK delivery.