Custom printed tote bags are one of the most popular promotional products in Australia because they’re practical, reusable, and provide strong branding exposure.
At Custom T Shirt Printing Online, we offer printing for:
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calico tote bags
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short strap tote bags
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long strap tote bags
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promotional event totes
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branded retail carry bags
Tote bag printing is ideal for bulk orders and is commonly used for events, corporate promotions and retail packaging.
Short strap tote bags are designed for easy hand-carrying.
Best for:
Long strap tote bags are designed to be carried over the shoulder and are often chosen for comfort at events.
Best for:
Short strap tote bags are designed for easy hand carrying.
Best for:
Tote bags can be decorated using:
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Screen Printing
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DTF Printing (Direct to Film transfers)
Your ideal printing method depends on:
Screen printing is ideal when:
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you’re ordering in bulk
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your design has limited colours (1–3 colours)
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you want the lowest cost per tote bag at higher quantity
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your artwork is simple and bold (logos, text, icons)
Most cost-effective when ordering:
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50+ tote bags
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100+ tote bags
Screen printing is the most popular choice for:
DTF printing is ideal when:
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your artwork is full colour
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your design includes gradients or photos
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you need detailed artwork
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you’re ordering smaller quantities
DTF is often chosen for:
| Feature | Screen Printing | DTF Printing |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | bulk orders | full-colour designs |
| Artwork type | bold 1–3 colours | photos + gradients |
| Best quantities | 50+ | 1–100 |
| Cost per bag | cheaper in bulk | higher per bag |
| Finish | ink print | transfer print |
| Detail capability | medium | high |
You can print:
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one side only
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two sides (front and back)
Most common:
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one-sided logo printing
Best for bulk and cost-efficiency.
Two-sided printing is ideal if:
Standard turnaround time:
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2 weeks
Turnaround begins after:
๐ During busy seasons (Christmas/New Year), allow extra time.
To ensure clean printing results, artwork should be supplied as:
โ Vector formats (preferred)
โ High resolution (acceptable)
Recommended resolution:
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Minimum 300 DPI at print size
Tote bags are usually ordered in bulk by:
โ Event organisers
โ Corporate businesses
โ Retail stores
โ Schools and universities
โ Charities and community organisations
โ Markets and small businesses
To request a quote, send:
We will respond with:
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a quote
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mockups (if needed)
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invoice for payment
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production scheduling
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delivery or pickup instructions
