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Bags On The Run’s reusable bags are:

  • Hand Washable
  • Can carry up to 22 pounds of weight
  • Are Recyclable
  • Can pay for themselves with discounts
  • Have many non-shopping uses like the beach, the library or as an everyday tote.

Facts About Non-Woven Polypropylene

  • Polypropylene can be recycled.
  • Paper/cotton bags emit a high amount of greenhouse gases in their production.
  • Paper bags emit a high amount of greenhouse gases in their production.
  • Calico/cotton bags require a large amount of water to produce, as well as emitting high amounts of greenhouse gases.
  • It is a very simple procedure to make non-woven polypropylene. It is strong, can be made into different weight/thickness depending on the intended use of the material and it is very durable.
  • Non- woven polypropylene is water repellent and so avoids bacteria and odors.
  • It is not affected by chemicals or solvents
  • Complies with FDA regulations.
  • Contains no toxic materials, no odor and will not cause an allergic reaction to human skin.
  • All dyes used are non harmful and are colorfast.
  • Our bags are lead free and have been tested and certified by an EPA approved laboratory.

“Did you know?”

  • The petroleum used to make 18 plastic bags could drive a car for 1 mile?
  • The EPA estimates that it takes a plastic bag over 500 years to decay in a landfill?
  • The average person’s plastic bag legacy will be 4.175 million years?
  • The worldwide consumption of plastic bags is over 500 billion, over 1 million per minute?

Our bags are made of non-woven polypropylene. This is a 100% recyclable product, but is not made from recycled content. We use a 90 gram fabric weight.

Our bags are made from virgin polypropylene material. It is a 100% recyclable product, but is not made from recycled material. Many companies claim they sell a recycled non -woven polypropylene bag, but many investigations we have done reveal those claims as false. Non-woven polypropylene is a very difficult material to produce with recycled content.

We use a 90 gram fabric weight standard for all our custom logo small quantity bags

Yes.  We will put a custom logo on the BOR1 style bag ONLY for orders of 200 – 2,000pcs.  We will put a custom logo on the BOR1, BOR2, BOR3, BOR4 style(s) for orders over 3,000 +.

You can choose your own color bag from the Pantone wheel at 10,000pcs and up.  All orders under 10,000pcs your color choices are GREEN, BLACK, RED, ROYAL BLUE and NAVY.

  1. Answer 1: We will create a custom bag size for orders of 10,000pcs or more in quantity.
  2. Answer 2: Otherwise you must chose from our two bag sizes 12.5" W x 14" H x 8.5" x gusset or 14" W x 15" H x 8" gusset depending on your order type.

The BOR1 and BOR4 are the exact same bag size (12.5" wide x 14" tall x 8.5" gusset) the only difference is the straps stop at the top of the bag on the BOR1, and they go all the way down the side on the BOR4. 
The BOR2 and BOR3 are the exact same bag size (14" wide x 15" tall x 8.5" gussett) the only difference is the straps stop at the top of the bag on the BOR2, and they go all the way down the side on the BOR3. 
 When straps go down the side of the bag they add a little more weight capacity. 

The BOR 1 & BOR 2 have aprrox. 18lbs of weight capacity.  The BOR 3 & BOR 4 have approx. 22lbs of weight capacity.

The minimum quantity for a custom logo bag is 200pcs.

Our online store sells many different styles of “Going Green” and blank bags of all different colors. Just click the shopping cart to enter the store.
Yes. Well sell blank bags right from our online store. They ship the same day as ordered (unless after 3pm PST).  We sell them in the color of Green, Red, Black, and Royal Blue.  If you want a color in blank different from the four mentioned here you must order 10,000 + (unless it is Navy Blue) and it will take 8-12 weeks for delivery.

We only offer a wine bag and cooler bag in custom quantities of 10,000pcs +

200 bags is the minimum for a one sided logo on the BOR1 bag (please refer to custom logo small qty. button on home page) . For the two sided logo on the other four bag styles (BOR1, BOR 2, BOR 3, BOR 4) the minimum is 3,000 bags.

Yes, every bag we sell comes with a base stiffener standard

We are an American corporation based in Phoenix, AZ.  We produce our bags in Asia.  Our small quantity custom logos are screened in the U.S.A.  We produce our bags overseas to remain competitive and keep our costs down

It usually take 8-12 weeks from signed contract till your delivery.

7-10 days (or less), and usually no more than 5 days delivery.  We can accommodate rush orders upon request.

Custom logo bags under 3,000 in quantity are screened in the United States, that is why they can be completed so quickly.  Custom logo bags of 3,000+ are produced and screened overseas.  This is why the time to complete takes 8-12 weeks.

We ask that you supply us with the highest quality logo you have. If you need help with your logo or need a logo created we offer an in house graphic designer that can assist you.  We do charge a fee for this service, but it is far less than if you hired a graphic designer.

The best way is to send us your logo.  Please note:  We are printing on a rough uneven surface.  Therefore extremely detailed logos that include shading are very difficult to reproduce on the bag.  We strongly suggest simplifying your logo.

Yes.  We offer in-house art modifications and we can even recreate a logo for you.  We do charge a fee for this service, but it is far less than if you hired a graphic designer.

We prefer the highest quality logo possible. PDF is good.  We also accept EPS, or AI. Some JPEG’s are acceptable.

Submit a quote request. We'll take it from there.

The BOR 1 bag is the most practical and popular bag size on the market today. The BOR 1 bag does not have reinforced handles down the side that allows us to get the screen flush on the bag for printing purposes.

Depending on the amount of usage it varied from 18 months to 36 months.  Most people are able to use the bags for 2 years +

When you order non-custom “Going Green” or blank bags from our online store we ship via FedEx ground or FedEx Express.  If you order a custom logo bag under 3,000 in quantity they are shipped the same way.  Custom logo bags of 3,000 or higher are shipped via an independent LCL freight hauler.

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