Promotional Bags with Logo

FAQ About Promotional Bags & Totes

How many items should you put in a swag bag?

You can put any number of items in a swag bag, but it’s good practice to choose 3-10 memorable and useful goodies. Include as many items as you want, while keeping the total cost in mind. Whatever number you choose, make sure that you do not overfill the bag, or else your receivers will have a hard time carrying it and it will become more of a burden than a gift. The type and quality of the tote bag you choose is also important, since the bag itself will be the receivers’ first impression of your company.

It’s important to consider the total cost of a swag bag while choosing the contents. Your overall budget should be sufficient to purchase swag bags for all your intended receivers.

If you’re a retail business, you can also consider giving a logoed swag bag to your customers with room for them to carry other gifts that they may receive throughout the event.

How Much Does It Cost to Make a Swag Bag?

Making a swag bag can cost anywhere between $10 and $50, though there is no one-size-fits-all pricing model. The total price of a swag bag can vary depending on its contents, which are bound to change according to the occasion, purpose, and budget.

You can use different strategies to manage the cost of your swag bags. Choose to fill a cheaper tote bag with lavish products, or reduce the number of items in a bag to keep the average cost per swag bag low. There are even great gifts for under $1.00 to fill swag bags.

If you’re gifting swag bags to your employees and planning to claim a tax break, make sure to keep the cost per bag below $25. The IRS can consider gifts that cost $25 or less per person per year as business gifts for tax deduction purposes.

What Are Promotional Bags Made of?

Promotional bags are usually made of polypropylene, polyester, cotton, plastic, polyethylene, paper, cardboard, synthetic fibers, or other eco-friendly materials like cork or jute. Promotional bags can come in different types and shapes, such as bags with handles, drawstring bags, tote bags, and bags with zipper enclosures. You can choose your promo bag according to the material, type, size, and color that seems most fitting for your brand and for the event.

Many companies prefer tote bags made of cloth fiber or paper as they are both attractive and eco-friendly. Biodegradable and reusable promotional bags made of all-natural materials are also a popular choice. These giveaway bags help brands make a statement while showing that they care for the environment. Clear (transparent) bags made of plastic are also popular as they reveal their contents, which gets the giftees excited about what they’re receiving.

Are Custom Bags Effective?

Yes, custom bags are highly effective in promoting your brand and boosting its visibility offline. According to a study performed by the Advertising Specialty Institute in 2019, 50% of consumers are more likely to do business with a company that gave them promo bags. In this context, a promo bag would mean anything that is customized (with at least the logo) by a brand and which may or may not include freebies.

In 2022, swag bags were found to be among the most influential promotional products in the United States, especially in states including Michigan, Colorado, Montana, and Idaho. The survey also suggested that custom bags are amply reused, giving your brand’s visibility a multiplier effect. Whether you are commissioning customized bags for packaging or giveaways, they can help get your brand much-needed attention. Custom bags can help find you loyal customers who will feel proud to use them.

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Promo Bags for Business Make Great First Impressions

Promotional bags with logo are incredibly popular products for any occasion. Whether it’s for school, work, the gym, shopping, or travel, we all use bags in everyday life. Crestline has perfect promotional bags for business, no matter what your style or budget.

Promotional Backpacks

Get your promotional logo backpacks in any size or style. Crestline's backpacks range from lightweight drawstring bags to durable backpacks, ready to carry supplies for any adventure. The Deluxe 15" Computer Backpack, for example, is the perfect way to carry your laptop in style for commuting and business travel.

Promotional Drawstring Logo Bags

Put together the ideal giveaway goodie bags, party favors, and more with our promotional drawstring bags. Giving out drawstring promotional bags with logo is a great way to get visibility for your company, as recipients can easily reuse them to bring to the gym, the beach, and beyond. The Zip-Front Drawstring Backpack includes a front pocket for easy access to keys or chapstick.

Branded Duffle and Gym Bags

Promote your logo on the go with imprinted bags for the gym and custom duffle bags for weekend getaways. Our large custom-made duffle bags can be printed with your team, business, or school name. The Around Town and Elite Clubhouse duffle bags are durable promotional bags for events and games that are sure to leave a positive impression of your brand.

Personalized Grocery and Shopping Bags

Many municipalities are passing restrictions on single-use plastic shopping bags. Send a responsible environmental message by putting your logo on cheap custom-logo reusable shopping bags. Reusable promotional bags with logo can be used as trade show giveaways or as gifts for shoppers at grocery stores. Try our best-selling grocery bags or fabricator laminated totes for tried and true business promotional bags that will positively represent your brand.

Branded Tech Bags and Cases

Protect your important tech devices with personalized bags for business laptops, custom messenger bags with company logos, and branded tablet sleeves. Laptop and shoulder bags come in TSA-compliant, checkpoint-friendly styles that make business travel a breeze. Printed covers and neoprene sleeves are made to accommodate tablets and other small devices. Printed tablet bags such as the KAPSTON™ Pierce E-messenger are effective giveaways for corporations, schools, or colleges.

Printed Insulated Cooler Bags and Lunch Bags

When you give promotional lunch bags and coolers such as the Lunch-N-Carry Enviro Tote, you are providing a thoughtful and environmentally friendly daily essential while also getting your logo seen by a large audience with every use. Whether it’s camping, tailgating, or simply packing an everyday lunch, make sure your logo is always on display during mealtimes.

Custom Briefcases and Messenger Bags

Display your business logo professionally on a personalized messenger bag or briefcase that your employees and clients will proudly use daily. Logo bags for businesses—like a custom embroidered crossbody bag—are convenient for college students and business professionals. An alternative to bulky backpacks, custom messenger bags such as the Risso Business Briefcase are the perfect welcome gift for new staff and clients.

Personalized Paper Gift Bags

Great for giveaways, corporate gifts, and pop-up shops, paper company bags with logo are an affordable way to add an attractive touch to the contents that are placed inside. Available in several sizes and colors, we can help you choose cheap paper promo bags that are right for you. Billboard Brown Bags offer a traditional kraft paper look while Matte Finish Paper Bags come in various attractive colors.

Promotional Plastic Bags

Custom plastic bags are perfect for use as gift bags to hold small trade show giveaways or retail store purchases. For any occasion, promotional p lastic bags are light, handy, and make budget-friendly brand amplifiers. Our personalized plastic bags come in a variety of USA-made and eco-friendly options, such as our top-selling OXO Reusable Die Cut Plastic Bags.

Promo Bags for Travel and Personalized Accessories

Let your brand travel with personalized travel bags. Customized luggage bags are a great way to let the world know your company is hard at work. A company bag with your logo printed on it, plus custom luggage tags and accessories, gives your brand maximum exposure. Finally, imprinted toiletry and cosmetic bags keep personal care items neatly stowed away while spreading the word about your brand.

Branded promotional bags with logos are a sure-fire way to stand out in the crowd. Whether you need printed bags for exhibitions or want to gift your staff with personalized bags with your logo, we have options for any style and budget. Plus, when you order your business printed bags through Crestline, you’ll save with our wholesale pricing.

Customer Reviews of our Promotional Bags With Logo

“Great quality and spot on logo positioning!” – Cealean, NC 9" x 12" OXO Reusable Die Cut Plastic Bags

“Great bags, we use for packaging curriculum materials. Sturdy and fits materials well.” – Howaida, VA Grocery Tote

“This is a great, inexpensive tote that we use for staff swag and for promotional events. Well worth the value!” – Cassandra, OH Budget Canvas Tote

“Great product! We needed bags to use for our site tours that have our logo on it. I worked with someone via email and it was so easy! I was able to email with whatever I needed and would answer all my questions. The bags arrived and look awesome! Everyone is very happy with them and we will be using you for all of our logo needs!” – Kara, IL Boutique Tote 8" x 10" x 4"

Backpacks

Clear Bags & Backpacks

Drawstring Bags

Duffle & Gym Bags

Eco-Friendly Bags

Gift Bags

Grocery & Shopping Bags

Laptop Bags & Sleeves

Lunch Bags & Cooler Bags

Merchandise Bags

Messenger Bags & Briefcases

Name Brand Bags & Totes

Paper Bags

Plastic Bags

Tote Bags

Travel

Wine Bags