
Calico Tote Bags (140gsm)
A natural-cotton tote for conference packs, staff welcomes and retail giveaways. The 140gsm fabric folds away neatly, while the long handles let recipients carry it by hand or over a shoulder. Your logo has a generous place on the flat body.
The bag measures 380mm x 420mm, with 660mm handles measured seam to seam. Choose a screen print or a digital transfer to suit the artwork.
Features:
- 140gsm cotton in Natural
- Dimensions: 380mm x 420mm
- Handles: 660mm seam to seam
Prices shown include a 1 Colour Print, 1 Position on 10 day production service.
3-day production and 24-hour rush services are available at additional cost.
Fast delivery Australia-wide. Please contact Sense2 for a quote, samples, or artwork advice.
Branding Options:
- 1 Colour Screen Print — 320mm H x 280mm W: No extra cost
- 1 Colour Screen Print — additional colour/location — 320mm H x 280mm W: Extra AU$0.75 per unit + setup
- Full Colour Digital Transfer — 297mm H x 210mm W: Extra AU$2.70 per unit + setup
- Full Colour Digital Transfer — additional colour/location — 297mm H x 210mm W: Extra AU$3.45 per unit + setup
A calico tote works every time it's carried: ASI's 2026/2027 impressions study counts the people who see a bag while it's in use, and puts a promotional bag at 4,900 impressions over its life, second only to jackets and fleece. 88% of US consumers said they'd keep one simply because it's useful.[1]
Specifications
| PID | 9142 |
|---|---|
| Min Order | 100 |
| Production Time | 2 – 7 weeks |
| Size | 380mm x 420mm |
| Print Size | 320mm H x 280mm W; 297mm H x 210mm W |
| Color | Natural |
| Branding Options | 1 Colour Silkscreen Print, Full Colour Digital Print |
| Target Market | Public |
| Purpose | Convention, Retail |
Price List
- All prices are per unit, and are exclusive of tax.
- Branded prices include a 1-colour, 1-position print of your logo. The other branding options and their extra costs are listed in the description above.
- Setup price: US$51.68
| Quantity | Price Per Unit |
|---|---|
| 100 pcs | US$3.43 |
| 250 pcs | US$2.95 |
| 500 pcs | US$2.62 |
| 1,000 pcs | US$2.36 |
| 2,000 pcs | US$2.18 |
| 3,000 pcs | US$2.10 |
| 5,000 pcs | US$1.96 |
| 10,000 pcs | US$1.85 |
| 20,000 pcs | US$1.81 |
| 30,000 pcs | US$1.73 |
| 50,000 pcs | US$1.70 |
| 100,000 pcs | US$1.70 |
Samples
Samples are available on request. Please contact us for more information.
1 pcs (unbranded) US$1.70 + US$11.84 freight per sample (Incl. tax)
Why Calico Tote Bags (140gsm) works
The everyday carryall that quietly becomes the recipient's weekend companion, a logo worn as a personal recommendation rather than an advertisement.
- ✦Borrow the bakery's day-old bread ritual: partner with a local bakery so the first loaf each Saturday is handed over in the branded tote, turning a retail giveaway into a weekly habit
- ✦Borrow the gallery's exhibition-catalogue ritual: issue the tote at a launch or opening with a printed programme tucked inside, so the bag becomes the keepsake that leaves the room with every guest
- ✦Borrow the hotel turndown ritual: place a folded tote on conference seats or hotel pillows with a handwritten card suggesting a nearby market to visit, extending the brand into the delegate's free hours
“Your logo, doing the Saturday shop.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order for Calico Tote Bags (140gsm)?▾
The minimum order is 100 units. Volume discounts apply — at 50,000 units the per-unit price drops to US$1.70 (51% lower than at the 100-unit mark). Larger quantities mean a lower per-unit price.
Can I brand Calico Tote Bags (140gsm) with my company logo?▾
Yes — Calico Tote Bags (140gsm) can be decorated with 1-colour-screen-print or full-colour-digital-transfer. Before production Sense2 sends you a digital proof, so you can check the logo placement, colours and finish before we run the full order; a physical sample can be arranged on request.
How long does production take?▾
Standard production time is 2–7 weeks once artwork and payment are approved. Fast-turnaround options may be available for urgent events — contact Sense2 with your deadline and we'll tell you what's possible.
Can I order a sample of Calico Tote Bags (140gsm) before placing a full order?▾
Samples for orders outside Australia are available on request. Send an enquiry with the product and your intended quantity — we confirm availability and quote the international freight before anything ships. Branded pre-production samples can also be arranged once an order is confirmed.
What size is Calico Tote Bags (140gsm) and how much branding can it carry?▾
Product size: 380mm x 420mm. Print area: 320mm H x 280mm W; 297mm H x 210mm W. If your logo or artwork needs more space, talk to Sense2 — we can often suggest an alternative product with a larger print area.
What colours does Calico Tote Bags (140gsm) come in?▾
Calico Tote Bags (140gsm) is stocked in: Natural.
What's the best bulk price for Calico Tote Bags (140gsm)?▾
Pricing starts at US$3.43 per unit at 100 units and drops to US$1.70 at 100,000+ units. Pricing is for branded product — setup fees and artwork approval are separate. Send Sense2 your exact quantity for a tier-matched quote.
Can I pair Calico Tote Bags (140gsm) with other branded merchandise?▾
Yes — Sense2 can build you a coordinated Brand Kit with items that work together. For Calico Tote Bags (140gsm), customers often pair it with branded notebooks, pens, drink bottles and lanyards. Tell us the audience and event and we'll curate the kit.
How effective is a calico tote as a branding tool?▾
Research such as ASI's Global Advertising Impressions Study (2026/2027) puts numbers on it (figures are from its US-consumer findings). Promotional bags generate 4,900 impressions over their lifetime — the second-highest of any product category in the study. 77% of consumers would be more likely to do business with the advertiser who gave them the bag. The study works out lifetime impressions as the average time a product is kept × how often it's used × the number of people who see it in use. Source: ASI Global Advertising Impressions Study, 2026/2027 — https://media.asicentral.com/resources/AdImpressionStudy/Ad-Impressions-2026.pdf
Do people actually keep and use a calico tote?▾
ASI's Global Advertising Impressions Study (2026/2027) looked at this (figures are from its US-consumer findings). 84% of consumers would keep a promotional bag for at least one year. 92% would use a promotional bag at least once a month. 88% would keep it because it is useful to have. Source: ASI Global Advertising Impressions Study, 2026/2027 — https://media.asicentral.com/resources/AdImpressionStudy/Ad-Impressions-2026.pdf
Who is Calico Tote Bags (140gsm) best suited to as a corporate gift or giveaway?▾
Picture this: a pastry chef walking home along a laneway at seven in the morning, the tote slung low on one shoulder with a sourdough starter jar and a bunch of rhubarb leaning out of the top → the quiet pride of a small, well-planned errand That's the kind of moment Calico Tote Bags (140gsm) is made for. Tell Sense2 who you're trying to reach and we'll confirm it's the right fit — or point you to a sharper one.
What kind of campaign is Calico Tote Bags (140gsm) good for?▾
Think of it this way — "Your logo, doing the Saturday shop". For example: Borrow the bakery's day-old bread ritual: partner with a local bakery so the first loaf each Saturday is handed over in the branded tote, turning a retail giveaway into a weekly habit It's the right call when you want the gift to feel considered rather than generic, and Sense2 will brand it to match your identity and the moment.
What makes Calico Tote Bags (140gsm) a clever choice rather than just another giveaway?▾
The everyday carryall that quietly becomes the recipient's weekend companion, a logo worn as a personal recommendation rather than an advertisement. That's the angle our brand team would pitch — a gift that earns a second look and a lasting place in the customer's day.
Find it. Love it. Keep it.
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- Prices shown are indicative and may vary with current stock levels.
- For fast delivery we can airfreight your order; additional airfreight charges apply.
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