Calico Drawstring Printed

Printing your logo onto natural cotton calico drawstring bags is invaluable advertising that builds confidence in your brand and turns every customer into a walking billboard. QIS Packaging's custom printed calico drawstring bags are made from 100% unbleached natural cotton, printed right here in Australia with a fast turnaround of just 10–20 business days from signed artwork approval and the minimum print run is only 500 bags. Available in eight sizes from a tiny 200×100mm baby bag up to a roomy 600×500mm, plus a black calico backpack option, with one, two, or three-colour printing on one or both sides.

Why brand your calico drawstring bags?

Plain calico bags carry product home, branded calico bags carry your name with them. Every reusable cotton bag works as a free billboard at the counter, on the street, in unboxing photos, and at events, markets, and trade shows for years, because customers keep and reuse them. Calico is also one of the most eco-friendly materials available — natural, biodegradable, washable, and reusable — so your brand rides along on packaging that signals genuine sustainability. (Please note: calico bags are handmade and not always perfectly straight; sizes are approximate and may vary slightly, and natural calico is not white.)

Print options (6 configurations)

Choose the print configuration that suits your brand and budget:

• 1 Colour, 1 Side – the most cost-effective option, ideal for a clean logo or wordmark on one face
• 1 Colour, 2 Sides – the same brand mark front and back for double the visibility
• 2 Colours, 1 Side – add a secondary brand colour, tagline, or icon on one face
• 2 Colours, 2 Sides – two-colour branding on both faces
• 3 Colours, 1 Side – richer, multi-colour artwork on one face
• 3 Colours, 2 Sides – maximum impact, full three-colour branding front and back

Available sizes (8 sizes)

Print your logo on any of our calico drawstring bag sizes:

• 200 × 100mm (Baby) – jewellery, coins, samples, party favours, bonbonniere
• 210 × 150mm – soap, candles, accessories, herbs, small gifts
• 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
• 460 × 370mm (Backpack) – school excursions, library, sports kit, showbags — also available in black calico
• 500 × 400mm (XL) – bulk produce, garments, school and library bags
• 600 × 500mm – blankets, bulky items, bulk storage and transport

Natural or black calico

Most sizes are printed on natural unbleached cotton; the warm, eco-conscious look that pairs beautifully with single-colour and full-colour logos alike. The 460 × 370mm backpack is also available in black calico, which makes a bold, premium canvas where white or light-coloured ink really pops, perfect for fashion, music, and lifestyle brands.

Low minimums, fast Australian turnaround

QIS offers one of the lowest minimum order quantities in Australia for printed calico bags — just 500 bags — making branded cotton packaging accessible for small businesses, schools, and event organisers, not just enterprise brands. Once your artwork is approved, your printed drawstring bags are produced and delivered in 10–20 business days, with shipping Australia-wide. No need to wait 12–14 weeks for overseas-printed bags.

 Who uses QIS printed calico drawstring bags?

Branded calico drawstring bags work for any brand or organisation that wants reusable, sustainable promotion:

• Retail and boutique brands – eco-friendly shopping and gift bags
• Beauty, candle, and lifestyle brands – premium reusable packaging
• Wineries, distilleries, and gourmet food – bottle and produce bags
• Schools, universities, and councils – library bags, orientation packs, showbags
• Event organisers and trade shows – branded swag and conference bags
• Mining, agriculture, and primary industry – sample and storage bags

How to order custom printed calico drawstring bags

Choose your size and print configuration, hit Enquire Now or Request a Quote, and our team will send you a tailored quote. Supply your artwork in vector format (.AI, .EPS, or high-resolution .PDF), approve the proof, and your branded bags will be in production within 10–20 business days from signed artwork approval. For artwork help, sizing advice, or rush orders, call 1800 555 343.

**Please note that Calico Bags are hand made and not always perfectly straight.  Sizes are approximate and may differ slightly.  Material colour may vary marginally from one shipment to the next. Natural Calico bags are not white.**