When preparing for an expo or large scale event it is important that the bags you issue to your visitors and staff meet your requirements. After all, tote bags vary considerably in size and depending on what you have planned for your recipients during the day those bags might need to store quite a bit of written material or marketing merchandise. So where do you start?
Gusset or No Gusset
or 
The biggest question is whether or not you require a tote bag with a gusset. The gusset feature allows for the tote bag to expand considerably which is handy when your recipients have to carry around larger objects that perhaps don't fit nicely into a standard bag without a gusset. However, if you're only handing out documents a gusset (which can add a few cents to the cost of each bag) might not be necessary at all.
Non-Woven or Calico
The other main decision you have to make is what material you'd like your tote bag made out of. Non-woven bags are popular at supermarkets and are available in a huge variety of colours. Many of our non-woven units are also made from recyclable material, so they're not a bad option for nature either. But plenty of people also enjoy the calico option, which are only available in a natural colour. While a little more expensive, the natural material used in calico is popular with recipients and their rustic look is perfect for events going back to basics.
Print Colours
Finally, you need to decide how many colours you would like printed on your bags and whether or not you need printing on both sides of the units. The more colours and positions, the higher the general cost per unit. If you're working on a budget a single colour print is very effective and doesn't break the bank.
So there you have it, the main decisions to work through when you're after promotional tote bags!
