Canvas / Jute / Cotton Bags
Product scope: Totes, shoppers, drawstring, messenger, duffels, wine bags, gift/promo, beach bags, zipper pouches.
Materials & specs
- Fabrics: Cotton canvas (8–24 oz), cotton twill, duck canvas, GOTS organic cotton, dyed canvas; jute (natural/laminated), juco (jute-cotton blend).
- Linings: Unlined, cotton/TC lining, polyester, laminated jute (PP-free PU coatings on request).
- Structure: Plain/gusseted, boxy base, PE/EVA base insert, foam padding where needed.
- Hardware: Nylon/poly webbing handles, cotton tape handles, leather/PU trims, D-rings, rivets, magnetic snaps, zippers (YKK/SBS).
- Printing/branding: Screen, rotary, digital DTG, discharge, embroidery, woven labels, leather/PU patches.
Compliance & testing
- Colorfastness to wash/rub; azo-free dyes; REACH/Prop-65 (where applicable); needle/metal control on export lots; carton ECT/BCT.
- Sustainability: GOTS (organic cotton), GRS (recycled cotton/poly), FSC swing tags on request.
MOQ & lead time
- Plain/dyed canvas totes: 500–1,000 pcs/colour; printed all-over/complex trims: 1,000–2,000 pcs.
- 30–45 days after PP sample; repeats 20–30 days.
Price drivers
- Fabric oz/GSM & dye method, lamination/coating, lining & base reinforcement, zipper brand, handle type (webbing vs leather), print technique & coverage, custom hardware, retail packaging.
QC checkpoints
- Stitch density (SPI) & seam allowance, bartacks at stress points, print registration & shade, zipper alignment & slider pull strength, handle pull tests, odor/chemical residue, dimensional tolerances.
India sourcing notes (clusters)
- Kolkata/Howrah/Hooghly (jute, juco), Panipat/Delhi-NCR/Jaipur/Karur/Tiruppur (cotton canvas & printed totes), Kanpur/Agra (leather trim integration).
RFQ checklist
- Dimensions & capacity, fabric (type & oz/GSM), color/Pantones, structure (gusset/base), lining, closures (zip/snap), handle spec (width/length/material), print artwork, trims/labels, packaging (fold/pack), tests & certifications, target price & Incoterm.
PU / Leather Bags & Small Goods
Product scope: Handbags, crossbody, sling, wallets, card cases, toiletry kits, laptop sleeves, belts-integrated pouches.
Materials & specs
- Leather: Full-grain/top-grain/split; veg vs chrome tan; thickness 1.2–2.0 mm for bags; LWG tanneries preferred.
- PU/vegan: Microfiber PU, solvent-free/PUD options; colorfast & hydrolysis-resistant grades.
- Construction: Edge paint (2–4 coats), skiving, turned edges, reinforcing tapes, foam/EVA panels for structure.
- Hardware: Zinc alloy/brass SS; zips (YKK/SBS), metal logos, magnetic snaps, buckle finishes (nickel, gunmetal, antique).
- Linings: Polyester/TC, microfiber suede.
Compliance & testing
- Leather: Chromium VI, PCP, formaldehyde, PAHs limits.
- PU: Phthalate-free, DMFa/solvent limits, hydrolysis/peel.
- Hardware: Nickel release, lead/cadmium; salt-spray corrosion.
- Physical: Strap/buckle pull, seam/slippage, edge-paint crack, zip reciprocation.
MOQ & lead time
- Leather: 300–500 pcs/style/colour; PU: 500–1,000 pcs.
- 45–60 days depending on leather finishing & plated hardware.
Price drivers
- Leather grade & cut yield, PU quality & backing, hardware metal/finish, edge-paint steps, stitch complexity, branded zips/liners, packaging (dust bag/box), logo processes.
QC checkpoints
- Leather grading/defect mapping, thickness & evenness, edge-paint uniformity (no cracks/pinholes), stitch SPI & alignment, hardware finish (no pits/burrs), pull-strength tests, zipper smoothness, size & weight to spec.
India sourcing notes (clusters)
- Kanpur, Agra, Kolkata, Chennai/Ambur (Vellore belt) for leather; Delhi-NCR/Mumbai for PU/fashion.
RFQ checklist
- Material (leather type/PU spec), colorways/Pantones, construction (edge/turned), hardware & finishes, lining, pockets/layout, branding method, packaging (dust bag/box), compliance tests, target FOB.
Backpacks (Everyday / Work / Outdoor)
Product scope: School/EDC, laptop (13–17″), camera, hiking daypacks (18–35L), gym/duffels, roll-tops, messenger.
Materials & specs
- Fabrics: 300–1680D polyester/nylon (PU/PVC-free coatings), recycled PET options, Cordura-grade nylons; ripstop & oxford weaves.
- Structure: PE/EVA backer sheet, foam (EPE/EVA) in straps & panels, ventilated mesh back, frame sheet/light stays for hiking.
- Components: YKK/SBS zips, Duraflex/Nifco buckles, ladder locks, sternum strap, compression straps, load lifters.
- Features: Padded laptop/tablet sleeves, organizer panel, hidden pockets, water-bottle pockets, rain cover, reflective tapes, RFID liner, lockable zips.
Compliance & testing
- Colorfastness, abrasion (Martindale/Taber), tear/traction, seam slippage, zipper reciprocation, handle/strap pull, water repellency (spray test), dimensional stability, restricted substances (REACH/Prop-65). Kids SKUs: CPSIA.
MOQ & lead time
- 500–1,000 pcs/colour/style; 40–55 days after PP & materials in-house.
Price drivers
- Fabric denier & coatings (PU 1k–3k), recycled yarns, foam thickness, branded components (YKK/Duraflex), pocketing complexity, molded back panels, rain cover inclusion, retail packaging.
QC checkpoints
- Load/strap pull tests, bartacks at stress points, symmetrical patterning, zipper alignment & jam-free travel, seam strength & SPI, weight vs target, water-spray rating, shade matching body/trim/webbing.
India sourcing notes (clusters)
- Bengaluru/Tiruppur/Delhi-NCR/Mumbai: backpacks, laptop bags, athleisure & corporate gifting; Pune/Nashik also have capacity with luggage suppliers.
RFQ checklist
- Use-case & capacity (L), dimensions & weight target, fabric/denier & coating, laptop size, pocket map, straps/padding spec, hardware brands, colorways, branding, tests, packaging.
Travel Luggage (Soft-side & Hard-side)
Product scope: Cabin/20″, medium/24″, large/28″ trolleys; 2-wheel inline & 4-wheel spinner; duffel trolleys; luggage sets.
Materials & specs
- Hard-side shells: ABS, PC, or PC-ABS blends; textured or smooth; corner guards; aluminum frame (premium) or zip-closure.
- Soft-side: 600–1680D poly/nylon with PU coating; expandable gussets; reinforced base.
- Trolley system: Aluminum telescopic handle (2/3-stage), push-button; top/side carry handles with rebound.
- Wheels: Sealed-bearing spinners or inline skates; housing reinforcement.
- Security/trim: TSA-compatible locks, anti-theft zips, kick plates, corner protectors, ID windows, interior cross-straps & mesh dividers.
Compliance & reliability tests (as per buyer spec)
- Drop & tumble, wheel-rolling durability, handle jerk/cycle, zipper reciprocation, shell impact (for PC/ABS), salt-spray on metal parts, abrasion/tear on soft-side, restricted substances (REACH/Prop-65).
MOQ & lead time
- Hard-side molded: 500–1,000 sets/colour (tooling shared where possible).
- Soft-side: 300–600 pcs/size/colour.
- 55–75 days depending on shell molding, wheel/handle lead times.
Price drivers
- Shell resin (PC > ABS), wall thickness, wheel type (spinner > inline), trolley grade, lock type (TSA), lining complexity, expanders, branded zips/components, set packaging.
QC checkpoints
- Shell thickness & uniformity, wheel concentricity & smoothness, handle wobble & cycle test outcome, zipper bite & lock function, frame/zip alignment, interior finishing (binding, loose threads), overall weight.
India sourcing notes (clusters)
- Mumbai/Nashik/Pune/Delhi-NCR: integrated luggage & component suppliers; Chennai/Ambur: leather trolley/attachments for premium lines.
RFQ checklist
- Sizes (20/24/28″) & set composition, shell/fabric & colorways, wheel & handle spec, lock type, interior layout, weight targets, packaging (unit & master), reliability tests & acceptance criteria, certifications, target FOB.
Cross-category add-ons
- Sustainability: GOTS cotton, GRS rPET fabrics/webbing, solvent-free PU, LWG leather, PVC-free constructions, recycled board for packaging.
- Packaging & labeling: Care label, fiber/content label, COO, barcode/UPC/EAN, polybag thickness limits, desiccants for PU, carton marks & drop tests.
- Inspections: DUPRO (in-process) and PSI (pre-shipment) at AQL 2.5/4.0; special tests per PO.
