How the Bag Manufacturing Process Takes Place Inside a Factory?

Practical and compact, the travel bag/kit is a travel essential. Whether you’re going on a business trip, a family vacation, or even your honeymoon, travel bags are there to keep your suitcases organised and tidy. Today, let’s discuss the travel bag manufacturing process (in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) and how promotional bags have the ability to boost your marketing campaign.

Additionally, we will be providing some case studies and ideas that you can use as inspiration for your own travel promotion.

On a visit to our potential suppliers’s factory, we got to find out more about the bag manufacturing process. Notably, factory visits and quality control checks are important for businesses as they allow us to better track production management and ensure high-quality products for end customers.

The Step-by-Step Guide of the Bag Manufacturing Process

During our visit, the factory was making travel kit bags. Consequently, we keenly observed how the process goes. Let’s give you a quick walk-through of how things happen inside a bag factory.

Step 1: Cutting of Polyester

First, the factory workers prepare the fabric for cutting. The material is placed on a large platform to start the process.

With their partners, the workers cut the fabric into the required sizes. Notably, this factory uses polyester for their bags, owing to the low costs and high durability feature. Nonetheless, knowing how to identify fabrics which will work best for you is important in your product design.

Step 2: Sewing the Fabrics

In this stage, workers cut the fabric into smaller pieces. These smaller pieces are used for making zippers and mini pockets, which will be put together once completed.

The workers sew on the inner lining of the fabric which helps to increase resistance against wear and tear. After meticulously working on the inner lining, they then tailor the mini pockets.

Step 3: Snipping off the Excess Materials

Before the workers move on to the next stage, they snip away any excess fabric to ensure consistency throughout all the bags. This step ensures overall customer satisfaction with the products.

However, we at ODM Group choose to take it a step further with strict online quality control of promo bags in order to maintain the utmost quality of products.

As seen above, the factory workers carefully check all parts of the bag as they are all responsible for ensuring the quality of the product made in the factory. Evidently, with a team of resilient workers, this process can be quickened without compromising the quality of bags.

Step 4: Packing

After ensuring that all the products have passed quality control, the travel bags get securely packed, to then be shipped out to respective customers.

Why Choosing the Right Bag Manufacturer Matters?

The role of the manufacturer cannot be overstated. Choosing the company to trust can make or break a brand’s reputation and profitability. Here’s a closer look at why the choice of manufacturer is so crucial:

Product Quality

The key factor to consider when choosing your manufacturer is definitely the quality of goods that they can produce. This is because their expertise, equipment, and quality control processes significantly and directly impact the quality of your products. Subsequently, it is good to remember to check for their consistency as this will reduce the likelihood of costly mistakes and reworks.

Choosing a good manufacturer ensures that the products meet your quality standards, which reduces the risk of defects and customer dissatisfaction. Which is paramount for maintaining positive brand reputation and retaining customer trust.

Ethicality and Sustainability Concerns

With a growing number of consumers and businesses showing concerns regarding ethical and sustainable manufacturing practices, partnering with a responsible manufacturer will ultimately prove beneficial to you and your business in the long run.

By ensuring ethical labour practices and the use of environmentally responsible methods that align with your values, you will be able to better appeal to conscious consumers and keep your conscience clear.

Minimise Supply Chain Mishaps

Being a crucial part of any supply chain, a reliable manufacturer will help minimise disruptions and risks in your supply chain, therefore ensuring that your business operations run smoothly.

Furthermore, it would be best to choose a manufacturer that can adhere to production schedules and delivery timelines, as maintaining a consistent supply chain and meeting customer demands will result in higher customer satisfaction rates.

Cost-Effective Production

The right manufacturer can help you achieve cost-effective production without compromising quality. Cost savings can significantly impact your overall profitability, allowing you to allocate resources to other essential aspects of your business.

The best manufacturer that cuts corners or lacks efficient production processes may lead to hidden costs. Frequent defects, rework, or product recalls can eat into your budget and profitability, leaving you with little room for

Customization and Flexibility

A good manufacturer will work with you to customize bag designs to meet your specific needs. Whether it’s different materials, sizes, or printing techniques, the ability to tailor products to your brand’s identity is invaluable.

In addition, they can quickly adapt to new trends, designs, or technologies, ensuring your bags remain relevant and appealing to your target audience.

Role of Promotional Bags

Promotional bags are more than just practical accessories for carrying items. They play a multifaceted role in marketing and brand promotion, making them an integral part of the business world. Here’s a deeper dive into the significance of promotional bags:

A. Marketing and Branding

1. Brand Visibility: Promotional bags act as mobile billboards, carrying your brand’s name, logo, and message wherever they go. Whether they’re used as shopping bags, backpacks, or tote bags, they provide constant exposure and contribute to brand recognition.

2. Subtle Advertising: Unlike traditional advertising methods that interrupt and intrude, promotional bags engage potential customers in a non-intrusive way. They serve as a gentle reminder of your brand and its products or services.

B. Corporate Events and Gifting

1. Strengthening Brand Image: Distributing promotional bags at corporate events, trade shows, or product launches can enhance your brand’s image. It conveys a sense of professionalism and thoughtfulness, leaving a positive impression on clients, partners, and attendees.

2. Building Relationships: Promotional bags are excellent tools for building and nurturing business relationships. They create a sense of connection and appreciation, fostering goodwill and long-term partnerships.

C. Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility

1. Promoting Sustainability: In an era of increased environmental awareness, using eco-friendly promotional bags sends a powerful message. Brands that opt for sustainable materials and manufacturing processes demonstrate their commitment to the planet, appealing to environmentally-conscious consumers.

2. Enhancing Brand Perception: Choosing sustainable promotional bags can enhance your brand’s reputation. Consumers are more likely to support businesses that actively contribute to a greener, cleaner world.

D. Practical Uses and Longevity

1. Everyday Utility: Promotional bags serve a practical purpose in people’s daily lives, from grocery shopping to carrying work essentials. The more useful the bag, the longer it will be in circulation, continuing to promote your brand over an extended period.

2. Cost-Effective Marketing: Promotional bags offer long-term value. Their initial cost is offset by the extensive exposure they provide, making them a cost-effective marketing tool.

Promotional travel bag ideas from ODM:

This custom travel pouch is a multi-purpose one. It could be used as makeup, wash, shaving, and gym bag. Likewise, it is also perfect for bringing during trips and camping.

What Makes this Custom Travel Pouch a Go-To Promotional Product?

These toiletry bags appear eye-catching yet straightforward because of the characteristics of the materials used. Its zipper closure will keep all the toiletries secure inside while they travel, making it perfect for short or long trips.

Eco Promotional Merchandise: Cork Toiletry Bags for Sustainability!

How other brands use travel bags in marketing?

Popular chocolate brand, KitKat, had travel bags as their gift with purchase item in Singapore’s supermarkets. Do travel pouches make good GWP items? Find out more here:

KitKat Gift With Purchase in Singapore – Travel Pouch

Discover how this UK-based skincare brand for men designed an effective branded bag for their GWP promotion:

Customer Giveaways by Bulldog: Skincare Set with Branded Bag

Opting for a plain, transparent travel bag, how did this sunscreen brand ensure that the bag showcased their branding? Click here to find out more:

Custom Travel Bag: Great In-Store Practical Gift Wows Customers

Our factories and what we’ve learned from our visits…

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Tie Factory Visit: Manufacturing in China

We got the chance to witness the process of creating wristwatches and we’re sharing what we’ve learned here:

Factory Visit – Manufacturing Watches in China

A factory in Guangzhou, which specialises in manufacturing polyresin figurines and snow globes. How do they do it?

China Factory Visit – Manufacturing Polyresin Figurines

To Sum It Up

We gave a brief run-down on the bag manufacturing process. Afterwards, product quality, ethical and sustainability practices, and supply chain concerns were highlighted to be crucial factors to consider when you are in search for an appropriate manufacturer.

Finally, with promotional bags providing a diverse range of benefits like increased customer loyalty and brand visibility, we hope that the case studies and ideas we provided will prove useful to you in your journey to create your own promotional bags.

Contact ODM

If you are looking for a sourcing company to assist you in your promotional needs, the ODM Group is who you are looking for. Aside from promotional bags, we also produce custom promotional giveaways, POS display units, gift with purchase ideas, and brand packaging designs for our clients.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the process in manufacturing bag?

The first step is cutting the polyester. Second is sewing the fabrics. The third step is snipping of excess materials and the last step of the process is packing the products.

Why snipping the excess materials is crucial in the bag manufacturing process?

This step is very important to ensure overall customer's satisfaction toward products. Factories conduct strict online quality control of promo bags in order to maintain the utmost quality of the products.

Why does polyester is the most common material used in making bags?

Our factory uses polyester in making bags due to its low cost and durability feature. Moreover, it is resistant to pill creases and abrasion, making it perfect for bag manufacturing.