Tote Bags Melbourne
Melbourne runs on expos, laneway markets, festivals, orientation weeks and a fashion scene that likes a good bag. QIS Packaging supplies reusable tote bags for all of it, in natural calico or coloured non woven polypropylene, plain or printed.
We ship from Brisbane, dispatching on the same day for weekday orders in by 12pm, and Melbourne metro deliveries typically take 2 to 3 business days. Totes are packed in 50s, which makes it easy to match a guest list or a first retail order.
Tote bags for Melbourne expos, festivals and shops
Eight ranges, from plain stock totes you can order today to printed bags for your brand.
Calico shoulder strap totesHands-free totes for walking an expo floor.
Non woven colour totesAqua, red, purple, white and five more colours.
Two handle calico totesShort, long and standard handle calico.
Calico backpacks and drawstringsFestival-friendly styles worn on the back.
Printed calico totesLogo printing across the calico range.
Printed non woven totesBranded NWPP in a colour of your choice.
Printed shoulder strap calicoYour artwork on a single-strap tote.
Every reusable bagBrowse plain and printed totes together.
Totes Melbourne customers pick for events and retail
Different handle lengths, fabrics and colours, so you can compare before you order.
Choosing tote bags for Melbourne events and stores
A tote for a three-day expo is a different bag from one handed over a boutique counter. Here is what Melbourne buyers weigh up.
Expos and trade shows at South Wharf
Visitors at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre collect brochures and samples from stand to stand, so a strap beats handles. The shoulder strap calico tote (380x300mm) stays on the shoulder and leaves both hands free. Our trade show bags page explains what exhibitors tend to order.
Festivals, markets and show days
At outdoor events people want their hands free for food and drinks. The calico backpack (460x370mm) is worn on the back, and spring crowds at the Melbourne Royal Show make show bags a natural fit. Stallholders can find more on our market stall packaging page.
Comparing calico and NWPP side by side
Fabric: calico is 120gsm cotton, NWPP is 75gsm polypropylene, as explained on our guide to GSM. Look: calico is natural and textured, NWPP is smooth and comes in nine colours, such as the purple NWPP tote. Shape: the NWPP bag has a 120mm gusset so it stands open, and calico can be machine washed.
Same bag, different handles
Our 420x380mm calico tote comes with two handle lengths. The short handle version is carried in the hand like a shopping bag, while the long handle version has 840mm handles that go over the shoulder with a coat on.
Fashion, lifestyle and gift retail
Melbourne boutiques often choose a white NWPP tote for a clean, minimal look, or black for a bolder one. Our black tote bags page compares dark options, and the fashion retail packaging page covers tissue and bags to go with them.
Putting your logo on a tote
For merchandise or an orientation pack, a printed bag does the promotion for you. Browse printed calico totes in 1 to 3 colours, or a two colour printed NWPP tote for brand colours. If you need calico style detail, see calico bags Melbourne.
Tote bags Melbourne: common questions
When will my totes arrive in Melbourne?
Weekday orders placed before 12pm are dispatched the same day. Melbourne metro postcodes usually take 2 to 3 business days and regional Victoria 3 to 7, counted from the day after ordering. Your postcode estimate is on the freight page.
Can businesses in Victoria still hand out tote bags?
Yes. Victoria banned plastic bags with handles of 35 micron or thinner from 1 November 2019. Thicker plastic, paper, calico and non woven bags are still allowed, so both of our tote fabrics can be used. Check the Victorian EPA for any later changes.
Which tote suits a conference or expo?
For a full day on your feet, choose a shoulder strap or long handle calico tote so the bag sits on the shoulder. If the bag will carry bulky samples, the 120mm gusset on our NWPP totes gives more room at the base.
Can calico totes be washed?
Yes. Our calico is unbleached natural cotton and is machine washable. Each bag is handmade, so sizes can vary very slightly from the listed dimensions.
Do you make totes to our own specification?
We can import custom totes in sizes and styles we do not stock. Lead time is 12 to 16 weeks after you approve the specification, and runs usually start from about 3,000 units depending on the style. Send us a quote request to begin.
How do I get member pricing?
Create a free account and stay signed in when you check out, and online stock orders are 5% cheaper. For festival seasons or a regular retail supply, ask us to quote.
Why Melbourne buyers order totes from QIS
QIS Packaging has been supplying Australian businesses since 1985 and is rated 4.9 stars by Google reviewers.
- Out the door fastOrder by 12pm on a weekday for same-day dispatch.
- Carrier choiceCompare cheaper and quicker carriers at checkout.
- 5% price beatSeen a lower price from an Australian supplier? We will beat it by 5%.
- No restocking feeFor returns arranged within 31 days. Read the policy.
- Help on the phone1800 555 343, 8:30am to 4:30pm weekdays, or contact us online.
Related tote and bag pages
See how we supply totes to other cities, or add other bags to your Melbourne order.
Planning festival or expo bags?
Tell us the event, bag count and artwork and we will quote printed or plain totes. Or call 1800 555 343.