Custom foldable tote bags are branded carry bags that fold down small enough for a purse, a glove box or a backpack, then open up when someone needs to haul groceries, books or gear. Your logo rides along in that pocket, which makes them a swag item people actually keep within reach. The styles here run from a bag that folds down to about the size of a credit card to full-size totes with a built-in pouch.
How foldable totes pack down
The fold-away part is what sets these apart from a regular tote. Some bags tuck into a pouch sewn on the corner or inside the bag, like the Foldable Cotton Tote Bag. Others pack into a drawstring or snap pouch, and some add a carabiner clip so the bag can hang from a backpack or belt loop. The Credit Card Size Foldable Tote Bag with Elastic Strap folds to 2 3/5" W x 4" H, and the Spring Sling Polyester Folding Tote with Snap Pouch & Carabiner clips onto a bag. Because the bag stays in someone's pocket or bag, it gets used as a spare when they pick up something unplanned.
Fabrics and logo decoration
Fabrics include polyester, ripstop, nylon, cotton and organic cotton, plus several made from recycled bottles. The Wave Rider 90GSM Non-Woven Folding Tote with Snap Closure holds its shape through repeated folding and measures 16" x 16" x 9" open. If you are comparing fabrics, our non woven tote bags page shows more of them. Logos are applied with screen printing, heat transfer or digital transfer, and some styles also offer embroidery or full color imprints. The product page lists the methods and imprint area for each bag, so check it against your artwork.
Ordering in bulk
Minimums depend on the style and range from 10 pieces to 150. Production time varies by style and print method. It starts at 2 business days for screen printing on the Foldable Cotton Tote Bag and runs up to 13 for heat transfer on some bags, with 5 the most common starting point. The clock starts when you approve your free digital proof, and you can ask for changes before anything prints. Tell us your event date when you ask for a quote and we will point you to bags that can make it.
For totes that do not fold down, browse our custom tote bags. If you need a bag built for store trips, see our promotional shopping bags.