Calico Drawstring and Backpack Bags

QIS Packaging's calico drawstring bags are the go-to reusable cotton bag for Australian retailers, gift shops, jewellers, event organisers, schools, and the mining and agriculture sectors. Handmade from 100% unbleached natural cotton with a secure drawstring closure, these bags are strong, breathable, biodegradable, and built to be reused hundreds of times, the perfect sustainable alternative to plastic and single-use packaging. Available in eight drawstring sizes plus a roomy calico backpack, all in natural calico and sold in convenient packs of 50.

Why choose QIS calico drawstring bags?

Calico is one of the most eco-friendly packaging materials available, made from natural cotton, fully biodegradable, washable, and reusable. Every QIS calico drawstring bag is constructed from a sturdy 120gsm unbleached cotton with a double-pull drawstring that cinches tight to keep contents secure. Because they're handmade, each bag carries that natural, premium, artisan feel customers love. (Please note: as the bags are handmade, there may be a 3–5% variance in the listed length and width.)

Calico drawstring bags – 8 sizes (120×80mm to 600×500mm)

Pick the right calico drawstring bag for your product or event:

• 120 × 80mm – jewellery, rings, coins, marbles, dice, small parts, samples
• 200 × 100mm – spices, seeds, tea, party favours, small giftware
• 210 × 150mm – soap, candles, accessories, herbs, bonbonniere
• 300 × 200mm – wine bottles, shoes, books, deli and produce items
• 350 × 250mm – bread, produce, larger giftware, retail goods
• 400 × 300mm – clothing, footwear, multiple items, retail packaging
• 500 × 400mm – bulk produce, garments, school and library bags
• 600 × 500mm – blankets, bulky items, bulk storage and transport

Calico backpack bag – 460 × 370mm

Our calico drawstring backpack features two long cords that thread through the base corners, so the bag pulls closed and converts into a wearable backpack. At 460 × 370mm it's ideal for school excursions, library and swimming bags, sports kit, show bags, conferences, and promotional giveaways, a hands-free, reusable alternative that's easy to brand.

Ideal for retail, events, schools & industry

Calico drawstring bags suit a huge range of Australian businesses and uses. Use them for retail and gift packaging, jewellery and accessories, weddings and bonbonniere, conference and trade-show giveaways, school and library bags, and produce, seed, or sample storage across mining, agriculture, and primary industry. The natural cotton surface is the perfect blank canvas for stamps, tags, ribbon, or custom logo printing.

Wholesale & custom-printed calico bags

Sold in packs of 50 to keep your cost per bag low, our natural calico drawstring bags are popular with promotional companies, gift shops, florists, organic brands, and online sellers, with wholesale tiers available for larger orders. Want your logo on them? QIS also offers custom-printed calico drawstring bags in screen or digital print, ideal for branded retail bags, event swag, and promotional campaigns. Order online for fast Australia-wide dispatch from QIS Packaging, your trusted source for natural cotton bags and sustainable retail packaging.