Making your tote bag print work

Farmers markets, bookshops and makers sell or give away tote bags that carry their name around town for years. A tote print should be bold and simple, readable from across the street, because that is where most people will see it.

What to write on it

  • The market or shop name as the main element.
  • A short line or year, such as Saturdays since 2015.
  • An illustration that says what you sell: vegetables, books, flowers.

One tip

Canvas totes come in natural, black and navy most often. Check your design against the bag colour, not white, before you print. A one-colour design often looks best on canvas and costs less to print.

What you get

  • Made at 11 × 11 in.
  • A transparent 300 DPI PNG, ready for DTF and garment printers.
  • Two AI designs from your words, logo and colours; preview free, $3.99 for the one you keep.
Can I print the tote design on bags myself?
You get a transparent print file. A DTF or garment printer can apply it to canvas totes, often in small runs.
What size is the tote print?
It is made at 11 × 11 inches, which fits the front of a standard canvas tote.