Shop Eco Bag is a site 100% owned by Liberty Global Group, to promote environmental-friendly bags,  offering customers the lowest possible costs on direct import basis while enhancing their brand awareness.

• Shop Eco Bag specializes in direct import project. That means, all orders are 100% customized in China, then transported to your warehouse. You can designate colors, styles, sizes, decoration, etc. for your particular order so you can have exactly what you want, and how you want it. 
• Customers have a designated Account Manager in the Tustin, CA, office to oversee the whole China production process from initial specification, quotation, purchasing to the final delivery to the customer’s warehouse. No international time difference. No language barrier. No unpleasant surprises.
• Since Shop Eco Bag keeps no inventory, there is no high overhead built into the cost.
• Shop Eco Bag offers an all-inclusive DDP (delivered duty paid, door-door pricing) so you have one price to pay and one company to deal with.
• More… Find out the Shop Eco Bag total solution by E-mail or call 1-714-258-7998. Order Hot Line: 1-800-321-5168. Live chat may also be available.

An easy answer is... To get the best of both worlds! You will have the lowest possible cost by manufacturing in China and the seamless import management process by Liberty Global group, the parent company of Shop Eco Bag, with all the conveniences you would experience with domestic purchase.

This is the difference of doing direct imports vs. buying imported bags domestically. Since every production lot is customized in the China factory, you can choose your style, color, size, construction, etc., but must meet the minimum order quantity of material, which translate to about 1,000 to 5,000 depending on the material. Companies that sell smaller quantities such as 50, 100, etc. buy their bags in bulk from China, then sell to customers from their inventory. These are two different ways of buying China-produced bags. Shop Eco Bag does offer our own gift bag line. We keep inventories of these bags and you can purchase small quantities with no customization.  You can see our gift bag collection and email us if you are interested in obtaining wholesale price or become a distributor.

Since every order is customized, it is not possible to buy small quantity of customized material. Due to material requirements, we must produce minimum quantity of bags, which may vary from 1,000 – 5,000 depending on the style and material.

Small shipments are also NOT economical to ship from overseas since there are minimums for fees charged by the shipping company and government agencies. These fees look proportionally high if the shipment is too small and will off-set the savings intended by manufacturing in China. Ultimately, it defeats the whole purpose of direct importing.

FOB(Free on Board) China means we will deliver the goods to your designated forwarder in China as you will be handling your own international freight and importation. You get an invoice for the cost of bags, and then expect to get bills for freight and various fees separately from other vendors.

DDP (delivered duty paid – door to door pricing) is your TOTAL cost, including cost of the goods, international freight, all documentation, import duty, custom clearance fees, etc.  You get ONE invoice. NO surprises. NO hidden costs.

Direct Imports is an ideal combination of the cost-saving of manufacturing in China and the conveniences of dealing with a well-established U.S. company who has been in business for over 25 years.

The product is manufactured overseas (China) and then shipped directly to customer’s warehouse, without going through a 3^rd party warehouse/inventory. Some companies make the bags in China, then ship to their own warehouse and sell to customers from their inventories.  Of course, the cost of keeping inventories is part of the overhead that will eventually go into the customer’s cost.

It’s also different than buying directly from a China bag factory because, with direct imports, you will be working with a U.S. company, enjoying U.S. services and protected by U.S. warranty.

There are different factors that will impact your cost. The best is to consult an experienced Account Manager and let him/her know what you are trying to achieve.

A few tips….

• Contrary to many people’s assumption, size does not matter that much. The labor is pretty much the same if the construction is the same. Smaller bags sometimes are more labor-intensive so you are only saving a bit on the material. Thus, ½ the size does not mean ½ of the cost! So, you might as well have the biggest size your budget allows so you have the largest area for your artwork and logo.
• Metallic colors are much more expensive. Unless absolutely necessary, try to stick to one of the non-metallic colors.
• All-around printing is more expensive than just front-back printing as each side involves a separate set-up fee and printing process.
• Weight matters. If you use lamination, you might be able to get away with a lighter material and still get a pretty sturdy bag that looks good. If there is no lamination, then you don’t want to go for a feather weight knowing your customers will try to use them for heavy merchandise.
• Avoid unnecessary add-on’s. Adding a snap or Velcro may seem like a small feature but it could be proportionally high if the base bag is an economic version.
• Quantity matters a lot. It’s like printing business cards. You may consider buying more at one time vs. buying small several times.
• Lead time also matters. If you have tight schedule and must ship during the peak months, then the cost will be higher. If you allow more time, then a more economic way of shipping may be considered.

There are more, but nothing beats the expertise of an Account Manager! E-mail or call 1-714-258-7998.  Order Hot Line: 1-800-321-5168. Live Chat may also be available. Check out which Account Manger is on line.

Generally speaking, promotional bags are given away free of charge, therefore, the perceived value is important and the actual cost needs to be lowest possible. End users are not seeking long life for these give-away eco bags so the durability is not as critical.

For re-sale bags, end-users expect a lot more, since they are paying for the bags. So, durability, looks, pricing, etc. all play a part when deciding on the styles/materials.  Cost is one factor but as long as it can give the proper margin, it is not as big of a concern as for promotional bags.

Of course, you know the best what kind of eco bag will meet your requirements and an Account Manager will be happy to assist you to finalize your specifications.

Yes!! Upon request, Shop Eco Bag will work with other materials of your choice. Please consult with an Account Manager for all details. E-mail or call 1-714-258-7998 or Order Hot Line 1-800-321-5168 NOW!

Yes!! Shop Eco Bag can offer all kinds of bags, such as back pack, tote bags, message bags, computer bags, etc., you can find these bag examples under materials such as nylon, canvas, microfiber, and polyester. You can also view examples by style. 

There are many bag factories in China. Going directly to China factories is certainly an option, but it means customers will have to deal with all the importing issues themselves and there might be some gaps in communications due to international time differences, language barriers and culture differences, not to mention that the credibility and integrity of the China factory need to be verified.

If you want to have the low cost of manufacturing in China, plus all the conveniences of having American services and warranty, then the direct import value provided by Shop Eco Bag is for you.

As every eco bags order is customized, specific materials have to be ordered for the lot and that could take up to 30 days. Then, we need to add product time and international shipping, etc. and that makes the turn-around of eco bags about 60-90 days.

Direct import orders are all made overseas, fully customized. Some importers will order bulk bags per their own specs and sell off the inventory. In this case, customers are limited to taking what has already been made with just the logo added, thus, the lead time is obviously shorter.

You know your needs the best. If your objective is to have really sharp printing, then go with laminated digital printing. If you want to use post-consumer recycled material, then RPET is for you. If you want natural fiber, then chose organic cotton, jute or bamboo. If your products are big and heavy, then use proper weight material. If your product is wide, then have a wide gusset. If it’s light-weight, then maybe a lighter weight material to save money. The best is always to talk with an Account Manager to narrow down the choices. E-mail or call 1-714-258-7998. Order Hot Line: 1-800-321-5168. Live Chat may be available. 

Lamination is a very thin layer of film over the bag. It may incorporate printing onto the film to achieve stunning printing effects. It can also give the bag a metallic look. Lamination also makes the bag easier to wipe-clean. Non-laminated bags are cheaper, softer and may be machine-washed. They are just different options, subject to each customer’s needs.

Due to the material characteristics, PPNW can be made into different weight, which gives customers options to go lower or higher to achieve the particular price point and/or satisfy the intended usage.

The terms may get a bit confusing. Silk-screen printing is usually for less than 3 colors printing and the printing is done directly ONTO the bag itself. Digital printing is usually for multi-color artwork or photos. Generally, digital printing is done on a piece of film, and then laminated onto the bag.

If re-order is done within 6 months from the last order, there is no need to pay the set-up fee again. If re-order is much later, then there might be a need to pay the set-up fee again. Your Account Manager will do the best they can to check the exact situation.

Most definitely.  After you decide on all the specifications, a sample can be made for your approval, after you confirm the price is acceptable. A digital mock-up may be provided first in order to confirm all details. If you do not have a logo to print on the sample and the sample does not require special customized color, then one sample may be made free of charge and the customer only needs to pay for the international courier fee to send the samples from China to the U.S.  More samples may result in sample fees. If an order is placed based on digital mock-up, then approval samples will automatically be made at no cost to customers, freight pre-paid.

Existing samples from factories to show workmanship are usually provided free of charge.

Yes. You may designate different artwork for each side of the bag… front, back, side and bottom. Bear in mind that each artwork will incur a separate plating or set-up charge.

It is possible to mix them but not always advisable. This adds complexity of production and may create other challenges, such as slower production, etc. If you do need to mix the materials for any particular reason, please discuss with your Account Manager and they will walk you through the process of different possibilities. To make the bag more attractive, you may consider mixing different colors of the same material.   E-mail or call 1-714-258-7998 for an Account Manager. Order Hot Line: 1-800-321-5168. Live Chat may be available. 

Please see our comparison chart to see characteristics of each material.

The best is Illustrator (AI) file format and VECTOR files. If you only have JPG or PDF files. We may have to convert the files at the factory and the printing may not be as sharp.

Yes. You just need to indicate a Pantone number or send a big enough piece swatch (8” x8” preferably) to match. Please bear in mind that, due to material characteristics, printing colors may vary slightly from the Pantone chip or the swatch you sent. If the color is not one of the running standard colors, you may have to pay a sample fee upfront or to place a conditional order before seeing samples of the actual color material. In the rare case of a particular color that CAN NOT be achieved, your Account Manager shall inform you immediately.

You can start with a design or a budget. If you are particular about what material to use, or how it should look, etc., you can request a FREE digital mock up bag and we can show you what your bag could look like.  You can also REQUEST QUOTE, simply choose from a variety of bag styles you see from our website, then fill out the rest of the request quote form to the best of your knowledge, and we will be able to give you a quote or make suggestions to meet your target price.  You can also request up to 4 samples to check out and compare the different materials and looks.  An account manager will work with you through the options to narrow down the combinations that will fit your budget.

If you are flexible but do have a budget to hit. Then, talking to an Account Manager is the best way to narrow down your choices. E-mail or call 1-714-258-7998 to speak to an Account Manager. Live Chat may also be available.

Both tools are just helping you to narrow down your options. It’s the best to consult an Account Manager to finalize the best combinations for your business.

There are many cost factors that fluctuate, like material cost, shipping cost, exchange rate, etc., especially when the production is in China and shipped to the U.S. It is simply not possible to update all these factors accurately as changes happen. So, the estimate is to help you work out your budget or designs. In order to get an accurate quote, please contact an Account Manager by E-mail or by phone 1-714-258-7998. Order Hot Line: 1-800-321-5168. Live chat may also be available. Check out who’s on line.

You can get quotes in two ways.  The simplest way is to choose the bag styles you like on our site and add them to our quote cart.  You can then fill out the rest of the form to the best of your abilities and send us the quote.  We will get back to you within 24 hours.  If you know what you would like in terms of material, size, construction, colors, purchase quantity, etc., then give your full specifications to your Account Manager and he/she will furnish you with a quote. If you have flexibility but have a target price in mind, then tell your Account Manager what price point you want to hit and the intended purpose of the bag (grocery shopping, beach bag, retail bag for shoes/clothes/gifts,  gift with purchase, etc.), then your Account Manager can suggest a few options to suit your needs. To contact an Account Manager, E-mail or call 1-714-258-7998. Order Hot Line: 1-800-321-5168.  

Contact us or Live Chat with an Account Manager. You may also call us at 1-714-258-7998 or Order Hot Line: 1-800-321-5168 during office hours.