Custom Tote Bags in Paper Fabric, Printed on Both Sides
Why events keep choosing this material
It looks and feels like heavy paper, folds like fabric and shrugs off rain. Race directors first found it in finisher bags; expos and gift programs followed, because a bag this light costs almost nothing to ship in bulk — and people actually keep it.
- Featherlight and flat — a finished tote weighs next to nothing and folds flat, so 500 bags ship in a small carton and store on one shelf.
- Water-resistant and tear-resistant — the spunbond HDPE sheet does not rip like paper or soak through like canvas in a shower.
- Hand-washable — wash cold by hand, air-dry, and the print stays put.
- A print surface like paper — smooth, with no fabric weave, so fine lines, sponsor logos and photo art stay crisp edge to edge.
- The crinkle is the look — the natural paper texture reads as fashion, not as a giveaway freebie.
- Recyclable HDPE — the same resin family as plastic #2; made to be reused for years (see the honest note below on what it is not).
TYV-01 Classic tote in kraft, with a full-front event design.
Two sizes, four base colors
- TYV-01 Classic tote — 38 × 40 cm with a 10 cm gusset and webbing handles. The event and shopping workhorse: race kits, expo swag, groceries, a laptop.
- TYV-02 Gift tote — 26 × 30 cm, flat, webbing handles. Sized as a gift bag that is itself part of the gift: product launches, welcome kits, wedding and holiday programs.
Base colors: white, kraft, silver gray and black. The white and kraft take full-color art best; on silver gray and black, bold art prints strongest. Your design can cover the full panel on both sides — front and back do not have to match.
Who orders them
- Races & charity walks — finisher and gear-check bags with the course map, sponsors and year on them; light enough to hand out by the thousand.
- Expos & conferences — the swag bag attendees keep carrying all weekend, with exhibitor logos sold as placements.
- Corporate gifts — a branded gift bag that does not get thrown away at the venue door; pair it with the gift inside and the branding travels home.
- Retail & tasting rooms — a carry bag customers reuse, with your storefront art on both sides.
Pricing and timing
Per bag, full-color print on both sides included, delivered duty paid to one US address:
- TYV-01 Classic tote — $13 each (50–99) · $10.50 each (100–299) · $8.50 each (300+)
- TYV-02 Gift tote — $11 each (50–99) · $9 each (100–299) · $7.50 each (300+)
Minimum 50 bags per design. Send your artwork or just a logo and an idea — the digital proof is free, and we lay out both sides for your approval. Allow about 3 weeks from proof approval to delivery (estimate). If your event is closer than that, tell us the date first and we will confirm in writing whether it can be met before you order.
Order by code
Quote the code and base color when you write: TYV-01 (Classic) or TYV-02 (Gift) in white, kraft, silver gray or black — for example, "TYV-01 kraft × 300". Email sales@dyewave.com or message us on WhatsApp +1 (307) 533-0268.
Honest notes
- Not a DuPont-branded product. Tyvek® is a DuPont trademark. Our totes use the same class of HDPE spunbond paper fabric — the material the market generically calls DuPont paper — sourced as unbranded sheet.
- Recyclable, not biodegradable. HDPE recycles where facilities exist and the bag is built for years of reuse. It does not biodegrade or compost, and we will not describe it that way.
- Surface print. The print sits on the sheet and stays sharp in normal use; years of hard abrasion can soften edges, as with any printed bag.
- Everyday loads, not cargo. Stitched webbing handles carry groceries, laptops and event kits comfortably. It is not a hauler for bricks or a shelf of hardcover books.
Common questions
How much do custom paper-fabric tote bags cost?
The Classic tote (38 × 40 cm) is $13 each for 50–99 pieces, $10.50 for 100–299 and $8.50 for 300+. The Gift tote (26 × 30 cm) is $11 / $9 / $7.50 at the same tiers. Prices include full-color printing on both sides and delivery duty paid to one US address.
What is the minimum order?
50 bags per design. The two sides can carry different artwork at no extra charge.
Is the material really washable?
Yes — hand-wash cold and air-dry. The material is water-resistant and tear-resistant; machine washing and tumble drying are not recommended because they soften and age the paper texture.
Is it environmentally friendly?
The bags are HDPE, the same resin family as plastic #2, so they are recyclable where facilities exist, and they are made to be reused for years instead of thrown away after one event. The material is not biodegradable, and we do not describe it as compostable.
Can you print a photograph or fine detail?
Yes. The sheet is smooth like paper, with no fabric weave, so photo art, small sponsor logos and fine lines print cleanly. Send vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) or a PNG at 300 dpi at print size and we prepare the proof.
How long does an order take?
Allow about 3 weeks from proof approval to delivery (estimate). If your event date is sooner than 3 weeks out, tell us the date before ordering and we will confirm in writing whether it can be met.
Get a tote quote
Send your logo or artwork, the code (TYV-01 or TYV-02), a base color and a quantity — we reply with a free digital proof of both sides and a delivered price. Email sales@dyewave.com or WhatsApp +1 (307) 533-0268. More of the range is on the products page.