Sourcing guides

Practical questions for custom bag buyers.

Original articles on supplier evaluation, materials, quality control and preparing a useful sourcing brief.

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Outdoor & Camping

Cooler bags, cooler backpacks and beach totes for camping, picnics and outdoor product collections.

Bag procurement and development

Assess zipper, magnetic and roll-top cooler bag openings using the intended load and carrying routine, not appearance alone.

Bag procurement and development

Compare access, cleaning, liner attachment and replacement requirements before approving a fixed or removable cooler bag liner.

Capacity planning

Define usable space, bottle and container sizes, cooling-pack allowance and closure clearance before choosing dimensions for a custom cooler bag.

Sample approval

Review the load, usable capacity, closure, lining, carrying points and packaging before approving a custom cooler bag sample.

Cooler bags

How outer fabric, insulation, lining, closure and bag geometry work together in an insulated program.