Fabric bags have been popular in every era thanks to their many uses for carrying everyday items and making life more convenient. They come in many types, depending on how they will be used and designed. To make sure your fabric bags truly hit the mark, here are five things to know before production.
- Choosing the fabric
Each fabric has a different feel, a different price, and different properties, so choosing the fabric is the first step in producing fabric bags. See which fabrics suit bag making in our guide to the five fabrics used for fabric bags. - Cutting and sewing
Fabric bags must be cut and sewn by skilled sewing technicians with precision and care — craftsmanship that can make even an ordinary-looking bag stand out. Each type of bag has its own sewing style and specific techniques, whether plain straight stitching, folded-hem seams, or overlock stitching on specialized machines. Study the production process carefully and choose a reliable fabric bag factory — the longer its experience, the better. - Choosing the printing method
Today’s printing technology delivers color that is high in quality, sharp, and accurate to the original artwork. Printing techniques for fabric bags fall into three main categories: silk screen, DTG (Direct to Garment) digital printing, and heat transfer. Each system has its own special strengths. - A practical, usable design
Fabric bags are all about function, so the shape you choose must match how the bag will actually be used — drawstring bags, backpacks, crossbody bags, zippered bags, strap-handle bags, and so on — to suit contents ranging from light to heavy. - Knowing your target users
The big brands competing in the fabric bag market study their customer base before production, deciding first and foremost who the bag is for — work bags, bags for school and university students, shopping bags, cosmetic bags, giveaway bags, and more.