Ultimate material guide for Custom Tote bags

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Ultimate material guide for Custom Tote bags
Tote bags have been considered the most usable
and comfortable bags. There are many options
available in the market made of many materials.
You can buy custom leather tote bags, custom
tote bags canvas, custom printed tote bags,
custom tote bags with patches, custom tote zipper
bags, laptop tote bags, and more. Custom tote
bags are creative and available in every size,
offer different materials as well as you can
choose many colors. Whether you carry a custom
tote bag while going to the office or you can
also use them for casual outings. These bags can
be stylish if you add some customization to them
but before customization, you should know some
important factors about them. In this blog, we
will add some helpful facts about custom tote
bags that can guide you when customizing your
piece. Materials guide for custom tote
bags Before placing custom tote bags, we need to
know a bit about materials.
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• Polypropylene It is a kind of plastic that is
  liquefied and stretched to make sheets of
  texture. It is mostly used to make
  water-resistant custom tote bags. It also helps
  to protect from junk.
• Pros
• Durable
• Easy to clean
• Flexible
• Lightweight
• Moisture-resistance Cons
• Not biodegradable
• Hand-wash only
• Needs regular washing
• Highly flammable

2. Cotton Cotton is not just a natural one but
also popular for its sustainability. It means
cotton does not harm the environment and one can
grow this material so easily. Back in history,
when there was no advancement in technology and
no other fabrics were introduced, people used to
make tote bags with cotton and jute. Pros
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• Biodegradable
• Durable
• Machine-washable
• Hypoallergenic

• Cons
• Heavy and bulky
• Can shrink when washed
• Needs regular washing
• Fibers can fall apart easily with wear and tear
• Polyester While this synthetic fiber is often
  blended with cotton, it also works fine on its
  own. Made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
  plastic, polyester tends to feel slippery and
  silky to touch.
• Pros
• Strong
• Easy to wipe clean
• Compacts easily
• Wrinkle-resistant

• Cons
• Highly flammable
• Hand-wash only
• Not biodegradable
• 4. Canvas The word 'canvas' is derived from a
  Latin word meaning 'hemp' and was used for
  thousands of years before it was replaced with

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• cotton. Although canvas is made from cotton, it's
  layered into a much heavier fabric, so it can
  withstand wear and tear.
• Pros
• Durable
• Machine-washable
• Stretches easily
• Hypoallergenic

• Cons
• Needs regular washing
• Heavy material
• Costly
• Nylon Most people associate the term nylon with
  women's stockings. Nylon is famous for making
  many types of products like toothbrush bristles,
  umbrellas, tents, and more.
• Pros
• Durable
• Compacts easily
• Flexible
• Lightweight
• Moisture-resistant
• Cons
• Not biodegradable
• Needs regular washing

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• Jute This is a natural fiber made entirely from
  plant material, and is commonly known for making
  burlap and rope. Jute is completely
  biodegradable and is also called "The Golden
  Fiber" because of its color.
• Pros
• Affordable
• Biodegradable
• Made from natural resources
• Durable
• Cons
• Grainy texture
• Not moisture-resistant
• Need regular washing

• PVC Back in the 90s, PVC clothing was made
  popular by the Spice Girls and other musicians
  like Britney Spears and Shania Twain.
• Pros
• Durable
• See-through material
• Cons
• Spot-clean only
• Creases easily

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• Polyurethane It is primarily known for making
  spandex and faux leather. Polyurethane is the
  most durable fabric to use for making custom
  tote bags because it lasts for a longer time than
  other materials.
• Pros
• Durable
• Affordable
• Easy to clean
• Cons
• Non biodegradable
• Susceptible to cracking
• Prone to reshaping if not stored properly