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Custom Polyester & Polycanvas Tote Bags with Your Logo

264 products · typical minimum 50 · 5–10 business days

Polyester and polycanvas totes are the durable end of the range: woven synthetic fabric that resists water, holds its shape under load and does not shrink or fade the way cotton does. Denier ratings here run from light 210D up to rugged 600D ripstop and taslan. These are the bags for field teams, schools, sports programs and anything that has to survive more than one season.

Reading the denier number

Denier measures yarn thickness, so a higher number means a heavier, tougher fabric.

  • 210D is light and packable. Good for folding totes and lightweight sport bags.
  • 300D to 420D is the everyday middle, common on zippered totes and laptop bags.
  • 600D is the standard workhorse for promotional bags that need to last, and ripstop weaves add a grid of stronger yarns that stop a small tear from running.

Polycanvas is a polyester woven to imitate the look and hand of cotton canvas. It gives you the natural appearance with synthetic durability and no shrinkage, and it prints more predictably than real canvas.

Water resistant is not waterproof

Most polyester totes have a PU or PE coating on the inside face that sheds light rain and spills. The seams are stitched, and stitched seams let water through. A bag described as water resistant will keep a laptop dry between the car and the office; it will not keep gear dry in a downpour or on a boat deck. If you need genuinely waterproof, you want a welded style such as the RTIC Ultra-Tough or the YETI Camino.

Decorating synthetics

Screen printing and heat transfer both work well. Full-color transfer handles photographic artwork on a smooth coated face. Embroidery is the premium look on polycanvas and heavier denier fabric, and it is the finish that survives longest, though it adds cost and a stitch-count charge. Avoid embroidery on coated 210D, where the needle holes compromise the coating.

Where else to look

For laptop-specific padding and organization see Business & Laptop Totes. Recycled polyester options are grouped in Recycled & RPET Totes.

Frequently asked questions

Are polyester tote bags waterproof?
Water resistant, not waterproof: the coating sheds light rain but stitched seams let water through. For waterproof, choose a welded tote.
What does 600D mean?
600 denier, a measure of yarn thickness. It is the standard heavy-duty weight for promotional bags; 210D is the light, packable end.
What is the minimum order?
The typical first price break here is 50 pieces. Production runs 5–10 business days after proof approval. Rush production is available on selected items.