Organic Cotton Foldable Tote Bag — GOTS Certified, Stows Flat, 17×16×4.5
Organic Cotton Foldable Tote Bag — GOTS Certified, Stows Flat, 17×16×4.5
The OR130 is the foldable organic tote — 17"W × 16"H × 4.5"D when open, folds flat for storage in a bag, glove box, or pocket when not in use. Built from 6 oz GOTS-certified organic cotton with 22" self-fabric handles and a 12"×12" square imprint area. The largest bag in our organic lineup by volume. Natural only. No minimum order. Ships in 1 business day from our California and Georgia warehouses.
What "foldable" actually means for a reusable bag program
The problem with most reusable bags isn't that people don't want to use them — it's that they forget to bring them. A bag that lives folded in a purse, a coat pocket, or a car's centre console solves that problem. The OR130's 6 oz organic cotton folds down to a compact, lightweight packet that stays with the user rather than sitting at home on a hook.
Most packable reusable bags are made from synthetic materials — nylon, polyester — chosen specifically because they fold small. The OR130 does the same in 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton. For brands that have committed to natural materials or want to avoid synthetic-fabric promotional items, the OR130 is the packable organic alternative most packable bags can't offer.
GOTS certified organic cotton — verified from farm to finished bag
Grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, processed without harmful chemicals. The OR130's natural color is the unbleached, undyed state of the organic cotton fiber. For a full explanation of GOTS certification and what it means for procurement, see the OR100 product page.
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Want This Bag Printed with Your Logo?
We print in-house on all our canvas tote bags. The OR130's 12"×12" square imprint area takes screen printing and DTG on natural organic cotton. Contact us to discuss your project and get a quote.
The Organic Packable Tote — Foldable, Large Capacity, Always With You
The OR130 targets a specific gap: buyers who want a packable everyday tote in organic cotton rather than synthetic fabric. It solves the "forgot to bring a bag" problem while staying consistent with natural material values.
Three GOTS Organic Cotton Totes — Which Fits Your Use?
All three are GOTS-certified organic cotton in natural. The differences are size, gusset, handle length, and carry style.
Common Questions About the OR130 Organic Foldable Tote
How small does the OR130 fold?
The OR130 folds down to a compact flat packet — roughly the size of a folded hand towel. The 6 oz lightweight organic cotton and simple construction without internal structure allow it to fold flat naturally. It's packable enough to keep in a handbag, glove compartment, or backpack pocket without adding noticeable bulk. Exact folded dimensions vary slightly depending on how tightly it's folded.
How does the OR130 compare to synthetic packable bags?
Most packable reusable bags — ripstop nylon bags-for-life, polyester fold-up shoppers — are made from synthetic materials specifically because they fold very small. The OR130 is organic cotton, which folds more like a fabric item than a synthetic pouch. It won't compress to a fist-sized ball the way nylon does, but it folds flat and compact enough for everyday carry purposes. The trade-off is an organic natural material rather than petroleum-derived fabric.
What's the difference between OR130 and OR120?
Both are GOTS-certified organic cotton, same 6 oz weight, similar size (OR130 is 17"W × 16"H × 4.5"D; OR120 is 17"W × 15"H × 4"D). The OR130 is specifically designed to fold flat for storage — the Stow-N-Go feature — and has slightly shorter handles (22" vs 25"). The OR120 has longer over-shoulder handles designed for hands-free grocery carry. Choose OR130 for packability and travel; choose OR120 for over-shoulder grocery use.
Is there a minimum order?
No minimum on blank bags. Volume pricing applies automatically at checkout. Free shipping on orders over $200 to the continental US. Ships in 1 business day from our California and Georgia warehouses.