CottonBag

What CottonBag does

CottonBag is a UK-based wholesale supplier of eco-friendly fabric bags, operating under the legal entity Jute Trading Limited from offices in Borehamwood and Harrow. Founded in 2004 as a spin-off from sister brand JuteBag.co.uk, the company supplies cotton tote bags (4.5oz-5oz), canvas bags (8oz-18oz), jute bags, dyed fabric bags, canvas pouches, and a small homeware line (tea towels, aprons, cushion covers) to retailers, charities, tourism attractions, corporates, education institutions and government bodies. Manufacturing is carried out in Sedex-audited and Fairtrade-certified factories in India and China, with Pantone dyeing and screen printing available in the UK for short 10-working-day lead times; overseas production supports edge-to-edge printing and bespoke orders from 1,000 units upwards with 8+ week lead times.

The product platform centres on materials science and customization rather than software: an exclusive Biomaster antimicrobial additive (ISO 20743:2013 tested, effective up to 50 washes) is offered as an add-on line, and an in-house design studio plus an online bag builder allow customers to configure dimensions, handles, Pantone-matched colours and artwork. Pricing is quote-based for bulk and bespoke orders, while plain stock under 500 units is sold via the sister Ecoduka e-commerce site at unit pricing with a 25-bag minimum. CottonBag's go-to-market is sales-led and enterprise-field-sales oriented, with named customers including Topshop, New Look, TK Maxx, River Island, B&Q, Coca-Cola, Schweppes, Whole Foods, Kew Gardens, London Zoo, Merlin Entertainments, Sotheby's and Christie's. The business is privately held with no disclosed funding, is not subscription-based, and derives revenue primarily from one-time wholesale transactions augmented by custom printing and bespoke design services.

Name

CottonBag

Legal name

Jute Trading Limited

Website

https://cottonbag.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UK-based wholesale supplier of eco-friendly cotton, canvas and jute bags, serving retailers, corporates, charities and government with custom-printed and bespoke fabric packaging manufactured in Sedex-certified factories in India and China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Harrow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Bag Sales: Bulk sale of cotton, canvas, and jute bags to businesses. One-time transaction model for both stock and custom printed bags. Order quantities from 25 units (plain) to 100,000+ units (custom printed).
2. Custom Printing Services: Printing services for branding and personalization including screen printing, CMYK, digital, foil, and embroidery. Lead times from 10 working days (UK) to 8+ weeks (overseas).
3. Plain Stock Bags (Ecoduka): Retail e-commerce sales through sister website Ecoduka for plain stock bags in quantities under 500 units.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CottonBag is a UK-based wholesale supplier of eco-friendly fabric bags, offering over 100 styles of cotton tote bags, canvas bags, jute bags, dyed fabric bags, canvas pouches, and homeware items. The company sells plain stock bags and provides a bespoke manufacturing service with custom dimensions, Pantone colour matching, and multiple printing techniques including screen, CMYK, digital, foil, and embroidery. An antimicrobial line using Biomaster technology inhibits bacterial growth by 99% and remains effective through 50 washes, with minimum orders from 100 units for UK custom printing to 1,000 units for bespoke production.

Product overview

CottonBag is a UK-based wholesale supplier of eco-friendly fabric bags offering a diverse portfolio of stock and customizable products. The core offering comprises cotton tote bags (4.5oz-5oz), canvas bags (8oz-18oz), jute bags, dyed fabric bags, canvas pouches, and homeware items (aprons, tea towels). The company differentiates through its bespoke manufacturing service enabling custom dimensions, Pantone colour matching, and multiple print techniques (screen, CMYK, digital, foil, embroidery, glitter). An add-on antimicrobial line incorporates Biomaster technology for enhanced hygiene. All products are produced in Sedex-certified, Fairtrade-approved factories in India and China, with printing available in UK and overseas facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cotton Tote Bags Lightweight reusable cotton tote bags available in 4.5oz-5oz weights with natural, coloured trim, or fully dyed options and various handle styles, supplied wholesale to retailers and businesses.
• Canvas Bags Durable canvas bags supplied wholesale at weights from 8oz to 18oz, suitable for retail merchandise and heavy-duty use by businesses.
• Jute Bags Eco-friendly wholesale jute and hessian bags that are reusable and built for longevity, customisable to client specifications for retailers and businesses.
• Dyed Bags Pre-dyed fabric bags available in cotton weights from 4.5oz to 10oz canvas, with options for coloured gussets or bases for branded merchandise.
• Canvas Pouches Small to large canvas pouches and pencil cases supplied wholesale for gifts, cosmetics, and everyday storage needs.
• Homeware Cotton-based home products including tea towels, cotton aprons, and cushion covers supplied wholesale to hotels, restaurants, and retailers.
• Plain Cotton Bags (Ecoduka) Ready-stock plain cotton, canvas, and jute bags available for immediate online purchase with minimum order quantities starting at 25 pieces, sold through the Ecoduka sister website.
• Antimicrobial Bags (Biomaster) Cotton bags and pouches treated with Biomaster antimicrobial technology that inhibits 99% of harmful bacterial growth and remains effective through 50 washes, for hygiene-conscious business buyers.
• Bespoke Bag Service Custom manufacturing service allowing clients to design bags with custom dimensions, styles, handles, colours, Pantone dyeing, and print techniques from 1,000 minimum order quantity, including Pantone colour matching from 1,000+ colours.
• Custom Printing Services Branding and personalisation printing service across screen, CMYK, digital, transfer, foil, embroidery, glitter, and tonal printing methods for stock and custom CottonBag orders, with lead times from 10 working days (UK) to 8+ weeks (overseas).

Quantifiable outcome

• Custom printed bags delivered within 10 working days for UK stock items
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Biomaster (Addmaster)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Biomaster, UK leaders in antimicrobial technology, to incorporate advanced antimicrobial additives into cotton bag fabrics. The technology inhibits growth of harmful bacteria by more than 99% and is tested to ISO 20743:2013 standards. Protection lasts for the lifetime of the product.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ChicoBag: US reusable-bag brand specializing in compact, eco-friendly totes and pouches. Comparable product format (cotton/canvas pouches and totes), comparable sustainability positioning, and overlapping retail/wholesale channels.
• 4imprint: Large US/UK promotional products distributor offering custom-printed reusable bags (cotton, canvas, non-woven) to enterprise buyers. Directly comparable GTM: B2B, low MOQs on stock items, online bag-builder-style configurator, similar vertical segments (retail, tourism, education).
• BAGGU: Reusable-bag brand selling cotton/canvas totes via DTC and wholesale to retail accounts. Highly comparable product category, material mix, and customer overlap with CottonBag's retailer base, though more consumer-brand led.
• Eco-Bags Products: US-based reusable-bag specialist selling cotton, canvas, and jute totes via wholesale and DTC. Closely comparable product line, materials, and eco-positioning, and overlaps with CottonBag's retail and corporate customers.
• Totally Branded: UK promotional products supplier offering custom-printed bags, textiles, and drinkware to businesses. Direct UK-market peer with overlapping vertical coverage and similar low-MOQ custom order flow.
• Custom Earth Promos: US-based eco-friendly promotional products supplier with reusable cotton/canvas bags as a core line. Highly comparable: B2B wholesale, sustainability-led positioning, custom printing, similar enterprise customer base (retailers, corporates, events).

Broad incumbents

• Discount Mugs: Large US promotional products platform offering custom-printed cotton bags, totes, and pouches among many other categories. Comparable custom-printing workflow and B2B enterprise customer base, though much broader in product scope.
• Crestline Promotional Products: Large North American promotional products distributor with custom-printed reusable bags in its catalog. Broader product portfolio than CottonBag but competes head-to-head on enterprise branded-bag RFQs.
• Brand Addition: Global promotional merchandise company offering branded bags (among many other categories) to enterprise clients. Wider product portfolio than CottonBag but directly competes for the same corporate-buyer wallets on branded cotton and canvas bags.
• Hippo Promotional Products: UK-based promotional merchandise distributor offering custom-printed bags alongside a wider product range. Competes for the same UK enterprise and event-driven bag business but with a broader catalog than CottonBag.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cottonbag.co.uk
• Instagraminstagram.com/cottonbag.co.uk
• Xx.com/Cotton_Bag
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cottonbag-co-uk

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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