Polycotton Shopping Bag – 130gsm, Long Handles, 70% Cotton Blend
Branding Information for this Product
The Promotional Polycotton Shopping Bag is crafted from a durable 70% cotton and 30% polyester blend, offering a robust 130gsm fabric weight. Featuring long handles for comfortable carrying, this versatile bag measures generously and is designed for repeated use in busy retail or promotional settings.
Ideal for corporate gifting, event giveaways, and retail promotions, this shopping bag provides a practical canvas for your brand. Its sturdy construction and ample branding area make it a reliable choice for onboarding packs, eco-conscious campaigns, or as a reusable alternative to single-use carriers.
PG Branding completes around 40% of branding in-house, including screen printing (recommended for this bag, with a maximum area of 300mm x 300mm), transfer printing, and full-colour digital options. Additional branding methods are expertly managed by trusted UK and EU partners such as midocean, ensuring flexibility and consistent quality for all branded shopping bags.
Our consultative approach - Consult | Create | Complete - sets us apart, supporting your team from artwork preparation through to final delivery, with reliable UK turnarounds and a broad range of promotional tote bags to meet your campaign needs.
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Explore Key Features and Benefits
The Promotional Polycotton Shopping Bag stands out as a practical and stylish solution for businesses seeking to elevate their brand presence. Made from a robust 70% cotton and 30% polyester blend at 130gsm, this bag combines the natural appeal of cotton with the added durability of polyester. The result is a long-lasting, reusable shopper that not only supports eco-friendly initiatives but also ensures your brand remains visible in everyday settings, from retail environments to bustling events.
Designed with long handles, this shopping bag offers exceptional comfort for users, making it ideal for carrying groceries, conference materials, or promotional giveaways. The generous size and sturdy construction mean it can handle heavier loads, positioning your brand as both reliable and considerate of customer needs. The ample branding area (up to 300mm x 300mm) provides a prominent canvas for your logo or campaign message, ensuring your business stands out in a crowded marketplace.
PG Branding’s in-house expertise is a key advantage, with approximately 40% of branding completed on-site using advanced techniques such as screen printing, transfer, pad, embroidery, and full-colour digital printing. This not only guarantees quick turnarounds but also allows for meticulous quality control at every stage. For more specialised requirements, our trusted UK and EU partners extend our capabilities, ensuring flexibility and consistent results across all branded shopping bags. Our consultative approach – Consult | Create | Complete – means you benefit from expert guidance, from artwork preparation to final delivery, making the process seamless and stress-free.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your corporate gifting, create memorable event giveaways, or promote sustainability with reusable alternatives, the Promotional Polycotton Shopping Bag is a versatile choice. Its blend of durability, comfort, and exceptional branding potential makes it a favourite among UK businesses seeking high-impact promotional tote bags, custom tote bags, and logo tote bags for their marketing campaigns.
Suggested Alternatives
- Fairtrade Shopping Bag140gr/M² – A superb option for brands prioritising ethical sourcing, this Fairtrade-certified bag highlights your commitment to social responsibility while offering a similar spacious design.
- Jute Long Handled Shopping Bag – Crafted from natural jute, this alternative provides a rustic, eco-friendly look, perfect for organic brands or those seeking a textured, premium finish.
- Shopping Bag Polycotton – With a comparable polycotton blend, this variant offers additional style options and complements the main product for varied promotional needs.
For a truly impactful promotional campaign, consider pairing your branded shopping bags with other popular merchandise such as Ballpoint Pens, Notebooks, Lanyards, Water Bottles, and Tote Bags to create cohesive and memorable onboarding packs or event giveaways.
Supplier Spotlight – midocean Insight
Company Overview and Heritage
With over five decades of expertise, midocean has established itself as a cornerstone of the European promotional merchandise industry. Since its founding in 1965, the company has played a pivotal role in helping organisations amplify their brand presence through personalised gifts. Their journey is defined by a commitment to innovation, continually pushing boundaries to revolutionise the way businesses connect with their audiences. This heritage of excellence underpins midocean’s reputation as a trusted partner for businesses seeking impactful promotional solutions.
High Service Level
As a one-stop solution provider, midocean delivers consistently high service levels that set them apart in a competitive market. Their expansive and ever-evolving product portfolio is a testament to their innovative spirit, with over 400 new items introduced each year to keep offerings fresh and relevant. The company’s advanced printing capabilities and in-house logistics hub in Poland enable them to meet demanding deadlines, ensuring that clients receive their branded merchandise promptly and efficiently – an essential advantage for time-sensitive campaigns and events.
Product Range and Innovation
Midocean’s diversified product assortment covers a broad spectrum of categories, catering to both staple and seasonal promotional needs. Their collections, including the renowned “more than gifts” range and seasonal lines, offer businesses a wealth of choice for every occasion. For those seeking bespoke solutions, the company’s textiles collection and customisation programmes, such as the yourChoice initiative, empower clients to create tailored promotional items that resonate with their target audience and reinforce brand identity.
In-House Branding Services
At the heart of midocean’s offering are state-of-the-art branding facilities that encompass a wide array of decoration techniques, including Transfer Printing, Pad Printing, Embroidery, and Full-Colour Digital Printing. By keeping these capabilities in-house, midocean ensures superior quality control and rapid turnaround times – crucial for event-driven industries where timing is everything. Clients benefit from the assurance that their branded merchandise will be delivered on schedule and to the highest standards.
Commitment to Compliance and Sustainability
Midocean’s unwavering commitment to compliance and sustainability is a cornerstone of their business philosophy, delivering significant value to end users. All products are manufactured in line with stringent EU safety, health, and environmental regulations, providing customers with peace of mind regarding product safety and regulatory compliance. Independent, certified testing institutes conduct comprehensive quality assurance tests, and full Test Reports and Declarations of Conformity are readily available – helping clients meet their own compliance obligations with confidence.
Social responsibility is embedded in midocean’s operations through their active membership in amfori BSCI, demonstrating a commitment to improving working conditions across the supply chain. Rigorous third-party audits, both at supplier factories and their own facilities, have resulted in midocean achieving the highest possible audit scores. This ethical assurance allows customers to confidently align their brands with products that are ethically produced, enhancing their own corporate social responsibility profiles.
Environmental stewardship is another area where midocean excels. Their comprehensive sustainability strategy encompasses responsible sourcing and a proactive approach to minimising environmental impact. This enables clients to support global sustainability efforts and appeal to an increasingly eco-conscious market, reinforcing their own environmental credentials.
Midocean’s ethical standards are further evidenced by their zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery and human trafficking, as well as robust policies to prevent the use of conflict minerals and forced labour. Adherence to international labour standards – including ILO Conventions, the UN Guiding Principles, and OECD Guidelines – ensures that every product aligns with the highest ethical sourcing practices, allowing customers to demonstrate their commitment to responsible business.
Inspiration and Marketing Support
Understanding the needs of their reseller partners, midocean offers a suite of marketing support tools designed to inspire and empower. From digital catalogues and personalised campaign assets to a wide range of marketing materials, clients are equipped with everything they need to drive engagement and maximise the impact of their promotional campaigns.
How These Benefits Directly Impact the Customer
The advantages of partnering with midocean translate directly into tangible business benefits for customers. High-quality, compliant products elevate brand image, helping organisations convey professionalism and trustworthiness in every interaction. The flexibility to customise items ensures that promotional merchandise is always relevant and memorable, while the reliability of midocean’s service guarantees that marketing campaigns and events run smoothly and on schedule. By aligning with a supplier that prioritises ethical standards and sustainability, customers not only enhance their own CSR initiatives but also strengthen their appeal to stakeholders who value responsible business practices.
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Consult With Us
Ready to elevate your promotional efforts with the high-quality Polycotton Shopping Bag? Our Consult | Create | Complete process ensures a seamless experience from idea to finished product.
- Consult: We’ll discuss your needs, target audience, and objectives specific to the Polycotton Shopping Bag.
- Create: Our design team will bring your Polycotton Shopping Bag ideas to life with proofs and samples.
- Complete: We produce and deliver your branded Polycotton Shopping Bag on time and within budget.
Ready to start your project? Contact our team today to discuss your promotional Polycotton Shopping Bag needs and discover how our Consult | Create | Complete approach can bring your brand to life.
