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How to Utilize High Quality Canvas Tote Bags for All Your Needs

Ally Nelson |

If you are a bag fanatic, then you are aware of the versatility that a tote bag possesses. It is perhaps the most universally used bag in the accessories industry. Canvas tote bags are a fantastic choice to own because they are fashionable, functional, and easy to clean and durable.

The Utility of Canvas Tote Bags: Why Are They So Popular?

If you do not own a tote bag, you may be wondering why they are so useful. Throughout tote bag history, these utilitarian yet fashionable items proved their practicality time and again. Canvas bags come in a variety of sizes from small to large, have two handles and one main compartment.

Tote bags have very little internal organization. This tends to make the tote bag a preferred choice, as there are no dividers or pockets, which makes it easy to carry anything you desire. However, they do come with front or side pockets for your convenience, as they are able to hold a host of items, depending on your needs.

Nevertheless, the simplistic design makes the tote bag the answer to all your carrying needs, no matter if you go shopping or prepare for an awesome day at the beach. If you choose to use a canvas bag when buying groceries, you could also utilize them for travel or other daily or special activities.

Last but not least, using tote bags is the right thing to do from an environmental standpoint. With so many plastic bags suffocating our oceans and crowding landfills, the ecological value of reusable tote bags is unquestionable.

There are many ways to utilize quality canvas tote bags. Today, we will offer you a full guide on how to utilize high-quality canvas tote bags for all your needs!

How to Use Tote Bags for All Your Daily Needs and Activities

Next, we will discuss the myriad of functions a tote bag can cover, from its original purpose – reusable grocery bag – to its fashion purpose: always keep you trendy and cool!

Shopping Bag

Using a tote bag as a reusable shopping bag is an economical and eco-friendly alternative to the plastic bags offered at the store. With so many plastic bag bans implemented across the world, the reusable canvas shopping bag is here to stay.

When you use a canvas tote bag for shopping purposes, you need to know and apply a couple of tips to keep it germ-free, especially during these times of global health concerns. Moreover, you should also check out our guide on how to machine wash shopping tote bags so you can keep it clean and in shape for years of frequent use.

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School Bag

Using a tote bag as a school bag is a great option for school in comparison to the traditional backpack. Tote bags make some of the most versatile, carryall, stylish, and useful teacher bags as well. A heavy canvas zippered tote bag for women in vibrant two-tone designs will satisfy even the most sophisticated of tastes and needs when it comes to carrying school items.

We are talking about both teachers and students here. In case you did not know, even young celebrities use tote bags for school, so there is no stopping you to try.

As school bags go, we recommend you to pick tote bags with zippers, front and side pockets, large interior compartments (evidently), and strong handles.

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Gym Bag

There are gym totes available that are both sporty and stylish. We recommend a non-woven zippered polypropylene tote bag for the gym or other athletic activities. Non-woven polypropylene is an eco-friendly fabric and makes an excellent choice as a sports accessory due to its physical and chemical properties.  

Knitting/Crafts Bag

Canvas tote bags represent an easy and convenient way to carry or store craft/knitting supplies from place to place. For you to safely and stylishly carry your arts and crafts, magazines, and knitting/handmade creation accessories, we recommend a full gusset heavy canvas large tote bag. It will hold everything in place and help you achieve a modern look with no effort.

Beach Bag/Pool Bag

When a canvas tote bag doubles as a beach/pool bag, you can be sure it will hold everything you need to take to have some fun in the sun. Canvas tote bags can easily fit flip-flops, sunscreen, a book, and a towel, among many other beach bag essentials you should never forget at home. The best part is that you can either get a specialized beach/pool tote bag or a simple jumbo canvas tote beach bag to style it yourself!

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The Second Purse at the Mall

Have you ever seen those women wearing a tiny purse or clutch while carrying a stylish canvas tote bag as a second accessory? Nothing stops you from wearing a work tote bag with your designer purse! Take an elegant canvas tote bag with you to the mall so you won't need to be bogged down with carrying a bunch of individual bags.

It also helps you keep all your shopping together without forgetting a small paper bag in one of the shops. Should we remind you that one shopping bag helps the environment as well as it replaces plastic and paper shopping containers?

Carry-on Bag

 

An on-the-go large tote bag with closure is perfect for utilizing as a carry-on when you travel by plane. It is an easy bag to throw everything in to have at hand during those long flights. Make sure your future carry-on fits the dimensions imposed by the flight company. Other than that, zippered heavy canvas tote bags are some of the best flying accessories for women and men alike.

Library/Book Bag

Any canvas tote bag makes a terrific bag to take with you to the library to carry your books back home with you. For carrying books (to and from the library), for school, work, or as a student/teacher, we recommend a heavy canvas tote bag with full side and bottom gussets. You cannot get more multi-purpose than this!

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Promotional Item at Trade Shows/Conventions/Business

Canvas tote bags are great promotional items to give away to potential clients or employee gifts. Check out our guide on the best conference bag ideas that are desirable, memorable, and useful so your event attendees will not throw away.

Laptop Bag

Very easy to slide a laptop in and out of. You can use a laptop sleeve to give protection, or there are specially made laptop tote bags. You should pick a large and solid canvas tote bag to hold your laptop and other devices.

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Mailing Packages

Use a tote bag to easily carry packages and mail to and from the post office. For such purposes, we recommend Small Messenger Canvas Tote Bag with Long Straps to carry it on your shoulder.

Picnic bag

Use a large tote with colored trim to pack all your picnic goodies and have an excellent day outside with your family and friends! While not made of canvas, you can also pick a tall foil-lined tote lunch bag to keep your foods and beverages cool all day long.

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Diaper bag

Tote bags are very diverse and stylish making it a great alternative to carry all your baby needs. For such purpose, we recommend you use a heavy canvas twill two-tone tote with an exterior pocket. It will hold all the baby items together and your personal items safe.

Gifts/Fund Raising

Canvas tote bags make an ideal gift or a fundraising item for churches, graduations, party favors, weddings, and much more. Small custom tote bags make excellent promotional items and you should use them for both personal and business reasons.

Pets’ Toys and Accessories Bag

If you need to carry your small pet to the vet, keep its toys and accessories in one place, or shop foods and medicine for your furry friends, canvas tote bags are a perfect choice! For instance, a zipper tote bag with long handles is a stylish bag with a squared, strong bottom to organize your four-legged friend’s stuff in it with no effort.

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Finding Multiple Uses for Your Canvas Tote Bags Was Never Easier

Plan ahead of time to determine how much you want to spend when buying a tote bag, and consider what uses you will find for your new accessory. Check out our Tote Bag Factory collections and discount offers for all your tote bag wholesale needs.

If you own a company and need a promotional item to give to potential prospects, Tote Bag Factory accommodates bulk orders with better rates per item. The more you buy, the more you save!

Other than that, it is time for you to share your thoughts on the versatility of tote bags and the purposes you give them! Feel free to use the comment section below to keep the conversation going!