Non-woven bag

The thickness of non-woven fabric is measured in Grams per Square Meter (GSM). For lightweight promotional giveaways, 40-60 GSM is sufficient. For standard grocery or shopping bags, 70-90 GSM is the industry standard for durability. For heavy-duty use or premium retail packaging, choose 100-120 GSM to ensure the bag can carry over 10kg without tearing.

Selection depends on your design complexity. Silk Screen Printing is most cost-effective for 1-2 color simple logos. Heat Transfer Printing is ideal for small-batch multi-color designs. For full-color, high-definition photographic images, Lamination Printing (Gravure) is the best choice as it adds a protective film that makes the bag waterproof and more durable.

Ensure the bags meet REACH (EU) or CPSIA (US) standards to guarantee they are free from harmful lead and phthalates. If you are marketing the bags as eco-friendly, request GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certification or OEKO-TEX Standard 100. For food-contact bags, verify FDA or EU Food Grade compliance.

Check if the bag uses Ultrasonic Heat Sealing (cheaper, faster) or Manual Stitching (stronger, more expensive). For heavy-duty bags, ensure the handles have 'X' reinforcement stitching at the stress points. Inspect the piping (binding) to ensure there are no raw edges that could fray under tension.

Always request a Pre-Production Sample (PPS) for physical approval before the full run. For large orders, hire a third-party inspection service (like SGS or Intertek) to perform an AQL 2.5/4.0 inspection at the factory before final payment and shipment to ensure the fabric weight and printing quality match the contract.

Focus on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) rather than just unit price. Negotiate based on volume tiers; for non-woven bags, increasing an order from 5,000 to 10,000 units can often reduce the unit price by 15-20%. Also, negotiate for free plate-making/tooling fees if the order value exceeds a certain threshold.

Non-woven bags are lightweight but bulky. To save costs, request the supplier to use high-pressure hydraulic packing to compress the bags into smaller cartons, reducing the volumetric weight. For large quantities, Sea Freight (LCL or FCL) is significantly more economical than air freight, which can sometimes exceed the value of the goods themselves.

Utilize the Secured Trading Service on Made-in-China.com to protect your payment. Never wire 100% of the payment upfront; the industry standard is a 30% deposit and 70% balance paid against the Bill of Lading (B/L) or after a successful pre-shipment inspection.