Overview
The 14" × 16" (35 × 40 cm) cotton tote bag is the workhorse size of the canvas tote world — large enough for a laptop, library books, or grocery essentials, compact enough to fold into a purse. This is our blank natural unbleached version: no dyes, no print, just heavy 4.13 oz canvas ready for your screen print, embroidery, or as-is for sustainable shopping. It's the most-ordered tote size at Pamusan and across the broader wholesale tote market.
If you're running an event, opening a boutique, or planning a wedding welcome bag program, this is almost always the size we recommend first. The proportions photograph well, the price-per-bag at volume is lowest in our catalog, and the print area accepts everything from a single-color monogram to a full-color event illustration. MOQ for custom print is 5 bags; free US shipping kicks in at $150+; free digital proof on every custom order.
Specifications
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Dimensions: 14" W × 16" H (35 × 40 cm)
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Fabric: 100% natural cotton, unbleached
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Weight: 4.13 oz (117 gsm) lightweight canvas — economy grade for bulk gifting and events
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Handles: Natural cotton, 22" long drop (shoulder carry friendly)
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Color: Raw / unbleached natural
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Lining: Unlined
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Print area: Up to 10" × 12" centered on either face
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Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
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Origin: Handcrafted in Türkiye, ethically produced
Customization & Free Digital Proof
Add your logo, design, or text with single-color, two-color, or full-color screen print. We send a free digital proof within 24–48 hours of order, before production starts. For vector logos (AI, EPS, SVG, PDF) we use them as-is; for JPG/PNG, our team redraws at production-ready resolution at no extra cost. No setup fees on first orders. Embroidery is available at MOQ 25 for retail-grade product runs.
14×16 — The Standard Tote Size
The 14×16 became the standard wholesale tote size because it works for almost every event format. The proportions hold up under print, the handle drop is long enough for shoulder carry without dragging, and the lightweight 4.13 oz canvas keeps the per-bag cost low at volume. Common use cases:
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Event swag bags — conferences, trade shows, university orientations, alumni reunions
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Library / school book bags — fits 3–4 paperbacks or a laptop comfortably
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Wedding welcome bags — hotel room drops with snacks + itinerary + bottle of water
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Eco-shopping tote — fits a week of produce or pantry items for one shopper
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Promotional gifts — branded with logo, given at openings, trade events, brand activations
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Retail shopping bag replacement — branded reusable for boutique storefronts
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Charity event tote — auction welcome bags, gala favor inserts, fundraising kits
Pricing & MOQ
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Blank: MOQ 1 — order singles or small lots
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Custom print: MOQ 5 bags
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Bulk pricing tiers: 5 / 25 / 100 / 250+ — see live Shopify pricing card above
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Free US shipping: $150+ order total
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B2B (500+): Contact our team for additional discount + custom packaging options
Final pricing pulls from the live Shopify pricing card on this page.
Wholesale & B2B
For orders 250+ contact our B2B team for additional discount and custom packaging options. We've fulfilled orders for hotels (welcome bags), universities (orientation swag), nonprofits (gala welcome kits), and retail brands (eco-shopping packaging) — typical wholesale runs range from 500 to 2,500 bags. Lead time on a 1,000-bag custom-print order is around 14–18 business days from proof approval, plus shipping. We don't take orders we can't deliver on — if a deadline is tight, we'll tell you upfront whether it's feasible.
Use Case: Wedding Welcome Bags
The 14×16 is our top wedding-welcome-bag size. Hold capacity: 1 water bottle + snack pack + itinerary card + small gift. Pair with the 4×5 cotton drawstring pouch as a favor insert. Most wedding planners order 50–150 bags per wedding (one per guest room). Print options are usually bride+groom names + wedding date in single-color on the front, with a wraparound option on the back for venue or hashtag.
Use Case: Conference Swag
14×16 is the universal swag bag size for trade shows and B2B conferences. We've run print orders of 500–1,500 bags for company conferences, with logo + event name + date. Pair smaller 10×6×2 clutches as USB/cable organizers inside for VIP attendees, or use the smaller 8×6 clutch for press kit inserts.
Use Case: Retail Shopping Bag Replacement
Small boutiques and zero-waste retailers use the 14×16 as a paid or complimentary shopping bag — branded with shop logo, sold at the counter or included with purchases over a threshold. Pricing at 100+ MOQ keeps the per-bag cost under $2.50, making it competitive with branded paper bags while offering far more reusability.
Fabric Weight Comparison
If you need help picking the right weight, here's how our canvas grades line up:
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4.13 oz (this product): Economy grade — ideal for events/giveaways where bulk + cost matter, lightweight folding
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10 oz: Heavy-duty — ideal for branded retail or repeat-use tote programs, holds shape under load
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12 oz: Premium — used on our flagship clutches and lux totes, retail-grade durability
For heavier 10 oz cotton at the same size, see our 14×16 10 oz Canvas Purse.
Care & Longevity
- Machine wash cold with mild detergent (separate from heavily soiled items)
- Tumble dry low or line dry
- Iron on medium if needed; avoid printed area directly
- The fabric softens with each wash without losing structural integrity
- Customers report 2–4 years of regular grocery/event use before noticeable wear
Material & Sustainability
100% natural cotton, unbleached, sourced from Turkish textile mills. No synthetic blends, no plastic lining. Fully biodegradable at end of life. We ship without individual plastic polybags — bags travel folded in recyclable kraft boxes. Our workshop pays above-local-minimum wages and runs standard shifts; we can provide a material origin letter for buyers with sustainability reporting requirements.
Other Tote Bag Sizes
FAQ
What's the difference between 4 oz and 10 oz cotton? Fabric weight affects durability and feel. 4 oz is lightweight, ideal for one-time events or low-cost giveaways. 10 oz is heavy-duty for retail/reuse and holds more weight.
Can I get a sample? Yes — order 1 blank bag at single-unit price to feel the fabric before committing to a print run.
Print MOQ? 5 bags minimum for custom print.
Lead time? Custom print: 5–7 business days production for runs under 50 bags. Blank: ships in 1–2 days. Large custom runs (500+) 14–18 days.
Can I print both sides? Yes — single-side, double-side, or wraparound print options available. Pricing varies.
What if I need 500+ bags? This page handles blank MOQ-1 and small custom runs (5–250 bags). For larger orders with bulk packaging or trade-pack options, contact our B2B team directly — we'll quote with packaging and lead time tailored to the run size.
