At Steel City, we select eco tote bags based on how they perform in the real world – once you’ve loaded them up and carried them all day. Our suggestions focus on handle comfort, print space that stays readable, and recycled credentials you can trust without the worry of greenwashing.
- Carry shape that holds: We’ve included flat everyday totes, gusseted capacity totes, and zipped options because we know different loads collapse bags in different ways, this range gives you widths around 400-550mm and gussets up to 200mm, so brochures, welcome packs, and daily essentials don’t end up folding the bag into a useless flat sheet.
- Logo space that reads: We prioritise bags with large, usable print panels – up to roughly 330 × 270mm (common zones include 300 × 250mm and 310 × 310mm) – because small prints get lost the moment fabric creases, that print space supports 1-colour and full-colour routes, ensuring your branding stays visible and makes an impact when the tote is actually being carried.
- Lead times you can plan: Our range includes options at 6, 7, 8, and 10 working days from artwork approval, we know how important deadlines are, and these timelines reduce the risk of rushing a reprint or having to compromise on the product just to hit the date.
- Recycled credentials you can trust: It’s really important that we don’t greenwash, we’ve included GRS-certified lines and clearly stated recycled blends (including recycled cotton and rPET mixes) so you have the full backstory, if you’re writing CSR comms, these specs give you something concrete and traceable to reference.
- Zip/pocket daily upgrades: We recommend totes with zipped tops, internal zipped pockets, and organiser sections because open-top bags can be a pain on trains, in car footwells, and in busy offices, if you want the tote to stay in rotation day-to-day, these closures and pockets stop the “first trip then forgotten” problem.
- Volume you can trust: We’ve included bags with stated capacities – 14L, 20L and up to 23L – plus known dimensions like 470 × 360 × 170mm, because photos don’t always tell you what fits, if you’re packing bulky items, these numbers let you choose without guessing, ensuring you get a bag that looks great and carries well.
- Proof-led print control: We always provide a visual proof before production to ensure you’re happy with the artwork and layout, this reduces the risk of off-centre logos or unexpected colour shifts, so your branding sits exactly where it needs to be when the bag is on a shoulder.
More options available: The products listed on this page are our starting-point benchmarks for shape, branding space, lead time and recycled credentials; if you need a different handle length, fabric weight, closure, or a fully bespoke build, we can source alternatives that match your specific brief and timeline.