• plain calico tote bags, short or long handles• 100% cotton calico• roomy size, biodegradable, all-purposes• wholesale calico bag to decorate, grocery shopping, events• colour || natural
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• plain library bags with handle• 100% unbleached 155gsm cotton calico• unfastened top flap• name tag - no need to iron or stitch it on• great for library books, conferences, catalogues, schools,...
Calico bags are a durable, reusable alternative to plastic and paper packaging, made from 100% cotton fabric that holds up to repeat use and repeat decoration. Blank Clothing stocks calico tote bags and calico library bags, both available at wholesale pricing with no minimum order. This page is the place to compare sizes and handle styles before ordering; each product page below covers the exact dimensions and price for that specific bag.
The Calico Bag Range
Tote bags:EXTRA Plain Calico Tote Bags, available in short handle (37cm) or long handle (68cm) options, roomy and built for shopping, books or events.
Library bags:BOOKER Calico Library Bags, purpose sized for school library programs and everyday book carry.
Wholesale and Bulk Ordering
Both calico bags on this page are available at wholesale pricing with volume discounts and no minimum order quantity. Whether you need a single sample bag to check the fabric and print quality or a bulk run for a school, event or retail program, pricing scales down per unit as quantity increases. Every style is blank and ready for screen printing, embroidery or heat transfer, making this range a common choice for promotional giveaways, fundraising and branded retail stock.
Who This Is For
Calico bags from Blank Clothing suit schools building a library bag programme, event organisers needing branded giveaways, retailers stocking reusable shopping bags, and businesses running a promotional or fundraising campaign. Both styles cover single-piece orders through to bulk wholesale quantities from the same price list, so you can order a sample before committing to a full run.
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Other Information
Colours may vary slightly between products and screen displays. Decoration is carried out by third-party providers and is not supplied by Blank Clothing. Sizing varies by style; refer to the size guide on each product page. Prices shown exclude GST unless otherwise stated.
A calico tote bag has an open top with fabric handles in a short or long handle option, making it easy to load and unload for shopping, books or events. A calico library bag is purpose sized for school library programs, built for regular book carry and everyday classroom use. Both are made from the same 100% cotton calico fabric and take decoration equally well.
Yes. Both the calico tote bag and calico library bag are priced with volume discounts built in, and there is no minimum order quantity. You can order a single bag to check fabric and print quality, then return for a bulk run at the same wholesale pricing structure. This makes the range suitable for both individual buyers and organisations ordering in bulk for schools, events or retail.
Yes. Both calico bags in this range are supplied blank and are decoration-ready. Screen printing is the most common method for logos and large designs on the flat panel of a tote or library bag. Decoration is carried out by third-party providers, so speak to your decorator about the best method for your specific design and quantity.
For school library programmes, the BOOKER Calico Library Bag is purpose sized for regular book carry and classroom use. The EXTRA Plain Calico Tote Bag is a larger, roomier option in short handle (37cm) or long handle (68cm) sizing, better suited to older students or general school carry where a bigger capacity is useful. Check the exact dimensions on each product page before ordering for a specific age group.
Yes. Calico is 100% cotton fabric, biodegradable and designed for repeat use, making it a durable alternative to single-use plastic or paper bags. With normal care, a calico bag can be reused for years, which is why it is a common choice for retailers and organisations moving away from single-use packaging as part of a sustainability commitment.
The EXTRA Plain Calico Tote Bag is available with a short handle (37cm) for hand carry, better suited to shopping and general use, or a long handle (68cm) for shoulder carry, which is more comfortable when carrying heavier or bulkier items such as books, catalogues or event materials over a longer distance.
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