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Custom Printed Bags: Sublimation, Screen, Digital and Heat Transfer

Define the required test method, conditioning and pass criteria in the specification. Review the chosen material or logo method on the sample, and request an independent test where the programme requires one.
4 print methods reviewed for your project·Sublimation width 150 cm·Strike-off 3–5 days·Seam alignment ±3 mm·MOQ from 300 pcs
Custom Graphics & Printing-venlinker

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Print methods reviewed for your project

150 cm

Max sublimation width

300 DPI

Artwork at actual size

3–5 days

Strike-off proof

By brief

Test requirements agreed before production

300 pcs

MOQ per style
Print methods

Custom Printed Bags: 4 Printing Methods and Where Each One Works

Define the required test method, conditioning and pass criteria in the specification. Review the chosen material or logo method on the sample, and request an independent test where the programme requires one. logo page.

Sublimation (All-Over Print)

Dye bonded into polyester fibre at 190–210 °C; polyester and RPET only, white or light base. Fabric width up to 150 cm, unlimited colours, photographic gradients at 300 DPI. Pattern printed before cutting, so it wraps every panel. Standard for drawstring bags, beach totes and yoga mat bags.
Test to the agreed specification

Screen Print

1–6 spot colours, Pantone-matched plastisol or water-based ink, on polyester, nylon, canvas and RPET. Flat panels up to 40 × 40 cm, one screen per colour, 0.3 mm minimum line. Lowest unit cost at 300–5,000 pcs for drawstring gym bags and canvas totes.
Test to the agreed specification

Digital Direct Print

UV or pigment inkjet straight onto cut panels of nylon, canvas, PU and dark polyester; 720–1,440 DPI, no screens, full colour. Best for 300–1,000 pcs runs with 5+ colours or per-SKU artwork, as on organizer pouches and everyday totes.
Test to the agreed specification

Heat Transfer

Printed film pressed at 150–170 °C for 10–15 s on polyester, nylon and PU-coated fabrics. Up to A3 (29.7 × 42 cm), photographic or metallic and reflective finishes. Used on reflective running pouches and running belts.
Test to the agreed specification
Send your artwork and target bag type; we recommend a method, quote per unit and return a strike-off in 3–5 days.
Spec chart

Sublimation Printed Bags vs Screen, Digital and Heat Transfer: Spec Chart

Define the required test method, conditioning and pass criteria in the specification. Review the chosen material or logo method on the sample, and request an independent test where the programme requires one. material guide.
Method
Sublimation
Fabrics
Polyester, RPET (white or light base)
Max area / width
Roll width 150 cm, continuous
Resolution
300 DPI at actual size
Colours
Unlimited, CMYK
Test to the agreed specification
Test to the agreed specification
Cost tier
Per m² of fabric
Typical run
300–20,000 pcs
Method
Screen print
Fabrics
Polyester, nylon, canvas, RPET, cotton
Max area / width
40 × 40 cm per panel
Resolution
0.3 mm line, 45–65 lpi
Colours
1–6 spot, Pantone
Test to the agreed specification
Test to the agreed specification
Cost tier
Per colour + setup
Typical run
300–20,000 pcs
Method
Digital direct
Fabrics
Nylon, canvas, PU, dark polyester, TPU
Max area / width
60 × 90 cm per panel
Resolution
720–1,440 DPI
Colours
Unlimited, CMYK + white
Test to the agreed specification
Test to the agreed specification
Cost tier
Per panel, no setup
Typical run
300–2,000 pcs
Method
Heat transfer
Fabrics
Polyester, nylon, PU-coated
Max area / width
A3, 29.7 × 42 cm
Resolution
300 DPI
Colours
Unlimited, incl. metallic, reflective
Test to the agreed specification
Test to the agreed specification
Cost tier
Per transfer
Typical run
300–5,000 pcs
Artwork
AI / PDF / TIFF, 300 DPI
Colour reference
Pantone or CMYK proof
Strike-off
3–5 days
Seam alignment
±3 mm
Process

All Over Print Bags Production Process: From Artwork File to Sewn Panel

Seven steps between a pattern file and a printed, cut and sewn bag. We confirm the production schedule after reviewing the specification, material availability and target quantity. Allow separate time for sample approval and freight.
Day 0

Artwork check

File opened at actual size: 300 DPI, CMYK or Pantone references, repeat size in cm, 10–15 mm bleed on every pattern piece. Missing bleed and low resolution are the two most common causes of a second strike-off.
Day 1

Print layout on pattern pieces

Artwork is mapped onto the cut pieces from the structure drawing so the pattern continues across side seams and pockets. Alignment marks are added at ±3 mm.
Day 1–5

Strike-off

An A4–A3 proof on the production fabric: colour, scale and sharpness checked in a D65 light box and wash-tested 5 cycles. Photos first, then the physical proof with the sample.
Day 5–7

Approval

You approve colour and scale or request one free revision. The approved proof is filed under your project code and becomes the reference for inline inspection.
Bulk day 1–5

Roll or panel printing

Sublimation runs on 150 cm rolls at 20–50 m per style; screen and digital print run on cut panels. Printed fabric rests 24 h before cutting so shrinkage (1–2%) settles.
Bulk day 5–25

Cut, sew, inspect

Panels cut on the alignment marks and sewn on the same line as unprinted styles; every printed panel is compared to the strike-off at the sewing station.
Pre-ship

100% final inspection

Every bag checked for colour, alignment at seams and print defects; SGS, BV or TUV inspections welcome, commissioned and paid by the buyer.
Strike-off
3–5 days
Printed fabric
+3–5 days
Shrink allowance
1–2%
Bulk 300–1,000 pcs
Schedule confirmed in the quotation

Printed Strike-Off and Sample in 5–7 Days

Existing showroom samples are free, with courier paid by the buyer. Custom prototypes take 5–7 working days after the specification is confirmed. We quote the prototype fee, courier charge and any sample-fee credit before work starts.
Artwork

Custom Printed Bags Artwork Requirements: Files, DPI, Repeats and Bleed

Six checks our print room runs on every file before a strike-off. Meeting them on the first send saves 2–3 days; the logo method guide covers single-mark artwork.

File Format

Vector AI, EPS or PDF for screen print and logos; TIFF or PNG at 300 DPI for sublimation and digital. Layered PSD is accepted for all-over patterns. Fonts outlined; images embedded, not linked.
AI / PDF / TIFF / PNG

Resolution at Actual Size

300 DPI at the printed size, not the screen size. A pattern covering a 60 × 30 cm duffel panel needs roughly 7,000 × 3,500 px. Upscaled web images print soft and are flagged at day 0.
300 DPI · 7,000 px for 60 cm

Pattern Repeat

State the repeat in cm (typical 10–40 cm) and whether it is straight or half-drop. Repeats over 40 cm on bags under 20 L show only a fragment of the motif, common on pouches.
Repeat 10–40 cm

Bleed and Safe Zone

10–15 mm bleed beyond every pattern piece and 10 mm safe zone inside seams, zips and binding. Without bleed, white fabric shows at the seam on dark all-over prints.
Bleed 10–15 mm

Colour Profile

CMYK or Pantone references, not RGB. Sublimation reproduces about 80–90% of the Pantone range; neon and metallic are done by heat transfer or screen print. Proof is checked in a D65 light box.
CMYK / Pantone · D65

Placement Map

Which panels are printed, which are solid, and where logos sit in cm from a fixed edge. Mixed-print bags (printed front, solid back) cut print cost 30–50% on gym totes.
Per-panel map · cm
Common problems

Custom Printed Bag Problems and How the Factory Prevents Them

The six print defects behind most rejections at inspection, and the control that removes each one.
Pattern breaks at the side seam
Cause: artwork sized to the roll rather than the pattern piece. Control: print layout mapped onto cut pieces with alignment marks; checked at ±3 mm on every printed panel at the sewing station.
White line shows at seams on a dark print
Cause: no bleed. Control: 10–15 mm bleed added on every piece at day 0; dark all-over prints are cut 5 mm inside the bleed.
Colour on the bag is duller than on screen
Cause: RGB file, no proof. Control: CMYK or Pantone references, strike-off approved under D65 light before bulk; see colour approval.
Sublimation ghosting or blurred edges
Cause: paper shift or moisture in the fabric during the 190–210 °C press. Control: fabric conditioned 24 h, press pressure checked per roll, first 2 m inspected before the run continues.
Define the required test method, conditioning and pass criteria in the specification. Review the chosen material or logo method on the sample, and request an independent test where the programme requires one.
Cause: under-cured ink. Control: cure temperature and dwell logged per batch; 5-cycle wash test on the strike-off, 40+ wash target on drawstring bags.
Print panels 1–2 cm smaller than unprinted ones
Cause: sublimation shrinkage not allowed for. Control: 1–2% shrink allowance on printed pattern pieces and a 24 h rest before cutting; dimensions checked at inline inspection.
Factory

Custom Printed Bag Factory in Guangzhou: Print Room, Cutting and 10+ Sewing Lines

Sublimation, screen, digital and transfer printing run inside our own 5,000 m² factory in Huadu District, next to cutting and the 10+ sewing lines, so a printed panel is never trucked between suppliers. 500+ staff, 50,000+ bags a month, factory tours Mon–Sat.

2010

Founded

5,000 m²

Factory floor

500+

Staff

10+

Production lines

50,000+

Bags per month

200+

Fabric suppliers

Get a Custom Printed Bag Quote in 24 Hours

Send artwork, bag type and quantity from 300 pcs. A method recommendation, unit price range and lead time come back within one working day.
Related customization

More Custom Bag Options: Structure, Materials, Logo, Hardware, Packaging

Printing is one of seven customization layers. Each layer below has its own page with specs, timing and cost effect.

Custom Design & Structure

Dimensions in cm, capacity in litres, compartment and pocket counts, base construction and strap systems. 10+ in-house designers, 100+ new models a month, ±1 cm bulk tolerance.
View details →
Sample 5–7 days · 1 free revision
Tech pack guide · Sample development

Custom Materials & Colours

Polyester 600D–1680D, nylon 420D–840D, neoprene 2–4 mm, RPET, TPU/PVC, mesh, canvas 10–16 oz and PU from 200+ verified suppliers. Pantone lab dips in 5–7 days.
View details →
Compare costs in your quotation
Material guide · Material sourcing

Custom Logo & Branding

Our Guangzhou team coordinates design, cutting, sewing, printing and packing. Specialist logo or sealed-compartment requirements are reviewed during sampling, with the process and inspection criteria confirmed for your bag.
View details →
7 logo methods · Min logo 2 cm
Logo method guide · Inline inspection

Trims, Hardware & Accessories

Zippers #3 to #10 in YKK or SBS, buckles 20–50 mm, webbing 20–50 mm, sliders, feet and pullers. Custom-moulded hardware with your logo adds 10–15 days.
View details →
Stock hardware: 0 days added
Incoming inspection · Cost factors

Packaging & FBA Prep

Send the current requirements for your marketplace and destination, including barcodes, bagging, warnings, carton size and weight. We confirm the packing specification and its cost before production.
View details →
FBA-ready cartons · 100% packing check
Packing & export · Packing inspection

OEM / ODM Workflow

OEM builds from your tech pack; ODM starts from our 100+ monthly models and modifies fabric, colour, pockets and logo. Same 300 pcs MOQ, same 100% inspection, NDA on request.
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sample in 5–7 working days after specification approval · ODM 5–7
OEM / ODM guide · Private label

All Customization Options

The hub page: 7 layers side by side, with a table of what each one does to price and lead time and an OEM vs ODM comparison. MOQ 300 pieces.
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7 layers · 1 factory
Cost factors · MOQ guide

Custom Bag Sample in 5–7 Days

Existing showroom samples are free, with courier paid by the buyer. Custom prototypes take 5–7 working days after the specification is confirmed. We quote the prototype fee, courier charge and any sample-fee credit before work starts.
View details →
Credit terms agreed in your quote
Sample cost & lead time · Golden sample
Bag types

Custom Printed Bags by Category: Gym, Yoga, Running, Swim, Team

Every category below is printed reviewed for your project. Category pages list 6–8 sub-types with the print method that is standard for each.

Gym & Training Bags

Screen print on 600D duffels; sublimated polyester on drawstrings.
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Gym duffels · Gym backpacks

Yoga & Studio Bags

All-over sublimation on mat bags; screen print on canvas totes.
View details →
Mat bags · Pilates totes

Running & Outdoor Bags

Heat transfer and reflective prints on nylon belts and packs.
View details →
Running belts · Hydration packs

Outdoor & Travel Bags

Digital print on daypacks; solid-colour dry bags with printed patches.
View details →
Weekenders · Dry bags

Swim & Wet Gear Bags

Sublimated mesh-and-polyester beach totes; welded printed TPU pouches.
View details →
Mesh swim bags · Wet bags

Team & Equipment Bags

Team crests screen-printed up to 40 cm on duffels and ball bags.
View details →
Team duffels · Ball bags

Work-Gym Lifestyle Bags

Digital print on PU and twill for commuter totes and crossbodies.
View details →
Work-gym backpacks · Crossbody

Accessories & Sets

Printed pouches and dust bags matched to the main bag pattern.
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Gym bag sets · Dust bags
Buyer fit

Custom Printed Bags for Creators, Event Buyers, Activewear Brands and Gym Chains

Who orders printed bags from us, and what the typical program looks like.

Influencers & Creator Brands

Signature all-over pattern on 300–1,000 pcs drops: sublimated drawstring or tote plus a matching pouch.
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Corporate, Event & Promotional

Event drawstrings and totes at 1,000–20,000 pcs with 1–2 colour screen print; strike-off in 3 days.
View details →

Activewear & Fitness Brands

Seasonal print stories across 3–5 SKUs; one strike-off approved per print and reused across fabrics.
View details →

Gym, Studio & Club Chains

Member bags with a 20–30 cm printed crest; repeat runs of 500–5,000 pcs every 6–12 months.
View details →
FAQ

Custom Printed Bags: Frequently Asked Questions

All-over sublimation works only on polyester or RPET with a white or light base. Nylon, canvas, PU and dark polyester take digital direct print on cut panels up to 60 × 90 cm; neoprene and mesh take heat transfer or sewn printed panels. The material guide lists print compatibility per fabric.
300 pieces for any method. Screen print setup is charged per colour, so 1–2 colours is the economical choice under 1,000 pcs; digital print has no setup and suits 300–1,000 pcs runs. See the MOQ guide.
Strike-off 3–5 days during sampling, then 3–5 days of printing before cutting in bulk. Custom samples take 5–7 working days after the specification is confirmed. Bulk production and repeat-order schedules are confirmed in your quotation, based on the construction, materials, quantity and production availability. Sample cost and timing are on the sample page. sample page.
Define the required test method, conditioning and pass criteria in the specification. Review the chosen material or logo method on the sample, and request an independent test where the programme requires one.
Yes, with digital direct print: per-SKU or per-panel artwork with no screen cost. It is the standard for personalised pouches and small runs of 300–1,000 pcs. Sublimation and screen print need one artwork per style.
Screen print matches Pantone inks directly. Sublimation and digital reproduce roughly 80–90% of the range from CMYK; we proof the nearest match on the strike-off under D65 light and flag any colour outside gamut. Fabric colour matching is on the materials page.
Yes. Files, screens and transfer films are stored under your project code and are not reused for other buyers; an NDA is signed on request before the strike-off. See the OEM/ODM workflow for IP terms.
Start your print project

Get a Custom Printed Bag Quote From the Factory

Send artwork, bag type and quantity from 300 pcs. A method recommendation, price range and lead time come back within 24 hours; a strike-off and sewn sample follow in 5–7 working days.
Email
info@venlinker.com
Tel / WhatsApp
+86 133 6639 6425
MOQ
300 pieces
Sample
5–7 working days
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