Bags & Totes Fabric

Bags & Totes Fabric by the Yard

Find the best fabric for bags by the yard at EOVEA. Our heavy-duty materials are built to carry weight and last through daily use.

Cotton Canvas for Bags

Cotton canvas (duck cloth) is the classic bag-making fabric. Available in multiple weights:

• 4oz canvas - lightweight tote bags, pouches, and linings
• 7oz canvas - everyday tote bags and grocery bags
• 10oz canvas - sturdy backpacks and messenger bags
• 12oz canvas - heavy-duty tool bags and duffels

Broadcloth for Lined Bags

Use poly cotton broadcloth as an affordable lining fabric for your bags. Smooth interior finish in coordinating colors.

All bag fabrics are sold by the yard. Wholesale pricing available for bag makers and small businesses.

Canvas Bag Patterns: Basic Dimensions

Planning to make your own bag? Here are the standard cutting dimensions for common bag types:

Tip: Add 0.5" seam allowance on all sides. For lined bags, double the fabric (or use a lighter weight for the lining).

Bag Hardware Guide

The right hardware transforms a simple fabric bag into a professional product:

Printing and Customizing Canvas Bags

Canvas tote bags are one of the most popular items for custom printing and personalization:

• Screen printing - Best for bulk orders (50+). Canvas's flat weave produces crisp, detailed prints that last hundreds of washes.
• Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) - Perfect for small batches and one-offs. Iron-on vinyl adheres firmly to canvas. Use a heat press or household iron at 320-340°F for 15-20 seconds.
• Fabric paint - Hand-painted canvas bags are unique gifts. The tight weave prevents paint from bleeding. Seal with textile medium for washability.
• Embroidery - Both machine and hand embroidery look beautiful on canvas. The stable weave holds stitches without distortion.

Eco-Friendly Canvas: The Plastic Bag Alternative

Cotton canvas tote bags are one of the most sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic bags. A well-made 10oz canvas tote can replace hundreds of plastic bags over its lifetime. Canvas bags are reusable, washable, biodegradable, and get better with age. Many cities now charge for plastic bags, making reusable canvas totes both an environmental and economic choice. EOVEA's cotton canvas is unbleached and undyed in its natural state - choose natural canvas for the most eco-friendly option, or pick from our color range for branded promotional bags.

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