Buyers Guide

Before choosing materials or print finishes, define what you need your bag to do.

Your intended use influences every decision, from the material and handle type to the print method and budget.

Typical applications include:

• Retail shopping bags
• Exhibition and event giveaways
• Corporate gifting
• Hospitality welcome packs
• Universities and charities
• Promotional merchandise
• Luxury retail

By starting with the end use, you’ll avoid paying for features you don’t need while ensuring your bags perform exactly as expected.

The material affects durability, print quality, appearance, sustainability and cost.

Jute

Perfect when strength and sustainability matter most.

Ideal for:

• Retail
• Food & drink
• Garden centres
• Farm shops
• Premium shopping bags

Best for:

✔ Maximum durability

✔ Natural appearance

✔ Excellent environmental credentials

Cotton/canvas

A softer, smoother material that delivers excellent print quality.

Ideal for:

• Events
• Fashion brands
• Museums
• Universities
• Corporate promotions

Best for:

✔ Detailed artwork

✔ Full-colour printing

✔ Lightweight reusable bags

Juco

Combining the strength of jute with the printability of cotton.

Ideal when you want both durability and detailed branding.

Best for:

✔ Premium retail

✔ Luxury gifting

✔ Fine artwork

Different artwork and different materials require different printing techniques.

Our specialists will recommend the most suitable option based on your design, quantity and material.

Typical options include:

• Screen printing
• Digital printing
• Heat transfer
• Full bespoke production

We’ll always advise the method that gives the best balance of quality, durability and value.

We have two ways to order, and it all depends on your lead-times, printing requirements, quantity and design.

Stock bags

Ideal when you need bags quickly.

Choose from our existing range before adding your branding.

Typical delivery:

7–10 working days

Bespoke manufacturing

Designed entirely around your brand.

Choose:

• Size
• Shape
• Material
• Colour
• Handles
• Gussets
• Closures
• Internal pockets
• Labels
• Packaging

Typical production: Around 12 weeks

We always recommend planning ahead as this gives you the widest choice. But we do understand that occasions and opportunities can comeu anytime, so we encourage you to get in touch with your project. We will always work our hardest to accomedate you.

As a guide:

Our manufacturing process

Every GoJute bag follows a carefully managed manufacturing process.

From responsibly sourced raw materials through weaving, printing, stitching and quality control, every stage is monitored to ensure consistency.

Because we manage production directly, we maintain complete visibility over:

• quality
• sustainability
• ethical manufacturing
• lead times

Sustainability built into every order

Sustainability isn’t a marketing claim.

It’s how we manufacture.

Our bags are made from renewable natural fibres that help businesses replace single-use plastic bags with durable reusable alternatives.

We also use:

• Water-based inks
• FSC-certified packaging
• Responsible sourcing
• Waste reduction throughout production
• Carbon-neutral shipping where available

Ethical manufacturing you can trust

Knowing where your products come from matters.

We work with carefully selected manufacturing partners in India and maintain long-term relationships built on transparency and responsible working practices.

Our factory is:

• SEDEX accredited
• Regularly audited
• Committed to fair working conditions

Quality at every stage

Every order is inspected before dispatch.

Checks include:

• stitching
• print registration
• colour consistency
• dimensions
• handle strength
• overall finish

This means your order arrives ready to represent your brand.

Certifications

Working with GoJute gives buyers confidence.

Our manufacturing and products support recognised standards including:

• SEDEX
• FSC
• OEKO-TEX approved inks
• Organic cotton options
• Responsibly sourced natural fibres