Bag Manufacturing & Bulk Ordering Glossary
Plain-language definitions of the terms you will meet when ordering bags in bulk.
Quick answer
25 bag-manufacturing terms explained in plain language, with why each one matters for a bulk order.
Updated by the Vago team
Key takeaways
- MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): The smallest quantity a manufacturer will produce for one order or design.
- GSM (grams per square metre): A measure of fabric or paper weight — higher GSM is heavier and usually stronger.
- Denier (D): A measure of yarn thickness used for polyester and nylon — e.g. 600D, 1680D.
- Oxford fabric: A basket-weave polyester or nylon fabric widely used for bags.
- Ripstop: A fabric with a reinforced grid that stops small tears from spreading.
All terms
- MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)
- The smallest quantity a manufacturer will produce for one order or design.
- GSM (grams per square metre)
- A measure of fabric or paper weight — higher GSM is heavier and usually stronger.
- Denier (D)
- A measure of yarn thickness used for polyester and nylon — e.g. 600D, 1680D.
- Oxford fabric
- A basket-weave polyester or nylon fabric widely used for bags.
- Ripstop
- A fabric with a reinforced grid that stops small tears from spreading.
- PU coating
- A thin polyurethane layer on fabric that adds water resistance.
- Gusset
- An extra panel that gives a bag depth and volume.
- Lamination
- A thin film bonded to a fabric or paper for water resistance and a cleaner print surface.
- Bar tacking
- Dense reinforcement stitching at points under stress.
- Box-cross stitch
- A square stitch with an X inside, used to anchor handles.
- Webbing
- Strong woven tape used for straps and handles.
- Trolley sleeve
- A back strap that slides a bag over a suitcase handle.
- Private label
- Products made by a manufacturer and sold under the buyer's brand.
- OEM
- Original equipment manufacturing — producing a buyer's own design.
- Tech pack
- A specification document that describes how a product must be made.
- Pre-production sample (PPS)
- The final sample approved before bulk production starts.
- Pantone colour matching
- Matching fabric, trims and print colours to a standard colour code.
- Vector artwork
- A logo file made of shapes (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG) that scales without losing quality.
- rPET
- Fabric made from recycled PET plastic bottles.
- Juco
- A blend of jute and cotton fibres.
- Drawstring closure
- A cord threaded through a channel that pulls a bag closed.
- Thermal insulation
- A foam and foil layer that keeps food hot or cold.
- Landed cost
- The total cost of goods once they reach you, including freight.
- Lead time
- The time from order confirmation to dispatch.
- HSN code
- The product classification code used for GST invoices in India.
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