Tote Bags Sydney
Tote bags are the reusable bags people keep: the conference satchel, the launch giveaway, the tote a bookshop sells at the counter. QIS Packaging stocks plain calico and coloured non woven totes for Sydney businesses, and most Sydney metro orders arrive in about 2 business days.
Stock totes come in packs of 50, so you can order close to your delegate count or trial a style before a printed run. Weekday orders before 12pm leave our Brisbane warehouse the same day.
Tote bag ranges for Sydney events and retail
Pick the fabric first, then the handle style.
All reusable totesCalico, non woven and printed totes in one place.
Calico totes with two handlesNatural cotton totes for hand carrying, including an A4 size.
Coloured NWPP totesNine bright colours with a 120mm gusset.
Shoulder strap calico totesOne strap that sits over the shoulder.
Drawstring and backpack stylesCinch-top calico for kits, sport and kids.
Printed two handle calicoYour logo on the classic calico tote.
Printed NWPP totesA logo print on a coloured non woven bag.
All printed calicoEvery printed calico style in one range.
Tote bags Sydney buyers order for events and stores
Plain and printed totes for conferences, launches and shop counters.
How to choose a tote bag for your Sydney business
Start with the use, not the fabric. Once you know who will carry the bag and where, the other choices follow.
Conferences and delegate bags
Delegates at ICC Sydney carry their bag all day, so comfort matters. The long handle calico tote (420x380mm, 840mm handles) sits over the shoulder with a laptop and program inside, and the 380x300mm two handle calico tote fits A4 papers. See also our trade show bags page.
Calico or coloured NWPP?
Calico is unbleached 120gsm cotton with a natural look, and it is machine washable. Non woven polypropylene (NWPP) is a lighter 75gsm fabric in nine colours, and its 120mm gusset lets the bag stand open for boxed or bulky items. For brand colour, start with the coloured NWPP tote range.
Short handles or over the shoulder
The 350mm handles on the standard calico tote are made for carrying in the hand. For walking between stands or catching a train home from Olympic Park, choose the 840mm long handles or a shoulder strap calico tote.
Launches, giveaways and merchandise
A printed tote keeps your logo in view long after a launch. Printed two handle calico totes take a 1, 2 or 3 colour print on one or both sides, and printed NWPP totes pair a bright bag colour with your artwork. Express printed calico averages 2 to 3 weeks, so brief us early.
Retail totes for Sydney stores
Since the NSW lightweight bag ban, many Sydney shops offer a reusable tote at the counter. A black NWPP tote looks sharp in fashion and homewares, while natural calico suits bookshops, delis and grocers. See our reusable shopping bags and fashion retail packaging pages.
Schools, libraries and councils
Schools and councils want a tote that lasts. Calico is made from cotton and machine washable, and our calico library bags page covers sizes for picture books and readers. For a closer look at every calico style, visit calico bags Sydney.
Tote bags Sydney: questions we get asked
How quickly can tote bags reach Sydney?
Order before 12pm on a weekday and your totes leave our Brisbane warehouse that day. Sydney metro addresses usually receive them in about 2 business days and regional NSW in 2 to 6, counted from the day after you order. Check your postcode on the freight page.
How is freight to Sydney charged?
Freight is priced by postcode and weight through our freight partner TIG. You pick a carrier at checkout, where the freight cost is shown: a cheaper slower option, a faster one, or Australia Post. The calculator on the freight page gives a rough estimate before you order.
Are calico and NWPP totes allowed under the NSW bag ban?
Yes. The NSW ban that started on 1 June 2022 covers lightweight plastic shopping bags of 35 micron or less. Paper, calico and other reusable bags are still allowed; check the NSW EPA for updates.
What is the difference between a tote and a calico bag?
Tote is the general name for an open-top reusable bag with handles. Calico is one tote fabric; we also stock coloured non woven totes.
Can we get totes in a custom size or colour?
Yes, as an import order. Custom styles take 12 to 16 weeks once the specification is approved, and the minimum is typically around 3,000 units depending on the style. Request a quote with your event date and quantity.
Is there a discount for repeat tote orders?
A free QIS account gives 5% off online stock orders when you sign in before checkout. Event companies that order often can ask for a quote.
Why Sydney event and retail teams use QIS
We have supplied Australian businesses since 1985 and hold a 4.9 star rating in Google reviews.
- Same-day dispatchWeekday orders placed before 12pm go out that afternoon.
- Your freight, your callChoose the carrier and see the cost at checkout.
- 5% price beatQuoted lower by another Australian supplier? We beat it by 5%.
- Simple returnsNo restocking fee when a return is arranged within 31 days. Details.
- Talk to a personPhone 1800 555 343 on weekdays or send us a message.
More tote and bag pages for Sydney
Totes in other cities, and more bags for Sydney.
Ordering totes for a Sydney event?
Send your date, quantity and logo for a quote on plain or printed totes. Or call 1800 555 343.