Market Bags

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    Many people are moving away from the use of disposable paper or plastic grocery bags, and the great news is these bags aren’t your only choice for carrying your shopping. There's a third choice—the reusable market bag. Made from a variety of rugged fabrics, market tote bags give you the option of bringing your own bags with you to the store and packing them with your purchases to carry to the car. Having your own carriers on hand to accompany you on your shopping excursions reduces your use of single-use bags and can help you feel good about reusing your trusty bags every time you visit the store.

    Reusable fabric bags are a big help for trips to the grocery store, but you're not limited to just using them for supermarket outings. They're incredibly useful in a number of situations. For example, take along a canvas bag tote or two on an excursion to the clothing store. Rather than letting the cashier stuff your brand new threads into a plastic store bag, present your cloth bag to take your items home in.


    Or, bring your reusable bags to the farmer's market. A spacious canvas sack is the perfect companion to hold that organic honey and those handcrafted wind chimes while you keep browsing for home-grown produce, artisanal soaps, and folksy artwork.

    Market bags come in a wide variety of sizes, styles, and materials. Whatever your shopping excursion needs, there's a reusable carrier that's perfect for you.


    • French market bags: Dating back centuries, these bags are much more sturdy than they might first appear. Fashioned with string in a net-like structure, French market bags hold up under a lot of weight. Be careful to limit the contents to larger items that won't fall through the netting.
    • Canvas market totes: Canvas is a strong and durable fabric—perfect for grocery bag construction. These sizable carriers usually contain a single compartment, making it a great option for carrying large loads.
    • Crochet market bags: Fashioned from sturdy yarn, these are handy carriers you can easily make for yourself with some learning and a little practice. If you're not interested in making your own DIY versions, crochet market bags are a popular item you can find in any size, shape, and color you like.
    • Burlap market bags: Similar to canvas, burlap is a heavy-duty fabric that’s an ideal material for shopping carriers. It's also the perfect medium for a talented artist or quick-witted creative to embellish with whimsical patterns and clever sayings.