Putting a Logo on a Bag
Short answer
Choose bag branding from the material, accessible area and artwork. Paper and board need a printing process suited to their surface; cotton totes can be assessed for DTF or embroidery. Send the logo at its final size and confirm the specific method before ordering. Screen printing is discussed for comparison; Craftarea availability for this method is not confirmed here.
Before planning a bag logo, specify the material, dimensions, contents weight, handles and intended use. A bag for handing over a product and a textile tote intended for repeated use can need different construction and care. State the quantity, logo position and artwork at final size; assess branding against those requirements rather than an assumed number of advertising impressions.
Key facts
- Materials
- Paper, kraft, cardboard, cotton
- Branding
- Confirm the process for the actual material
- Paper bags
- Retail, gifting, events
- Cotton totes
- Reusable; assess construction and care
- Cardboard bags
- Rigid, premium packaging
- Logo file
- Vector — AI, EPS, SVG, PDF
- Number of colours
- Varies by technique
- Quote
- Specify the bag model, material, dimensions, logo placement and quantity.
Which bag for which purpose
Select a bag for the contents, carrying conditions and intended reuse. Paper and kraft are options for retail and handouts; board can provide a more rigid presentation for gift sets; a textile tote may suit repeated use. None of those names alone establishes capacity, lifespan or environmental superiority. Specify size, total weight, handles and the desired finish before comparing options.
- Paper — single-use, retail and events
- Cardboard — rigid, premium packaging
- Kraft — eco look, natural texture
- Cotton — reusable, long-term advertising
Branding techniques
Paper and board bags can be assessed for printing or screen printing; textile totes may also support DTF or embroidery. The usable technique depends on surface, coatings, accessible area and artwork. For photographic or multicolour designs, discuss the appropriate colour reproduction setup. For embroidery, review the stitch program and final detail size. Quantity, preparation and any sample work should be included in the quote. Screen printing is discussed for comparison; Craftarea availability for this method is not confirmed here.
- Printing — multi-colour, detailed
- Screen printing — dense colour, large runs — comparison only; availability unconfirmed
- DTF transfer — photographic, works at small runs
- Embroidery — durable, premium, limited on detail
Preparing a logo for a bag
Send the logo at the intended print size. A vector file is useful for clean logo edges and rescaling; raster artwork should be assessed at its final dimensions rather than judged only by file extension. Colour separations, stitch count, print area, preparation and quantity can affect the quote. Confirm the accepted artwork format and any sample requirement for the selected method.
Material, technique and use
| Bag | Branding | Durability | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper | Printing / screen print (comparison; availability unconfirmed) | Single to a few uses | Retail, bakeries |
| Kraft | Screen print / printing (comparison; availability unconfirmed) | A few uses | Eco brands, cafes |
| Cardboard | Printing / screen print (comparison; availability unconfirmed) | Reusable | Boutiques, gifting |
| Cotton tote | Screen print / DTF / embroidery (comparison; availability unconfirmed) | Depends on construction and care | Events, corporate |
| Backpack | Embroidery / DTF | Depends on construction and care | Corporate gifts |
How It Works
- 1
Choose material and bag
We establish how often the bag will be used and what it must carry — that dictates material and size.
- 2
Select the branding technique
Select the available process for the actual bag, artwork and usable area. Screen printing is a comparison method here, not a confirmed Craftarea offering.
- 3
Prepare the logo
A vector file is prepared at final size; embroidery additionally needs its own digitised program.
- 4
Approve a sample
Agree whether a physical sample is needed, what it will confirm and how it affects cost and timing before the run.
- 5
Produce the run
Once approved, the full run is produced and packed for handover.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which bag is better for an event?
Does the logo have to be single-colour?
How durable is print on a cotton tote?
Can I choose the bag size?
What is the minimum run?
Can both sides be branded?
Why is there no price?
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