Custom Handwoven Bag Development, OEM and ODM
We are a custom bag manufacturer in Dongguan, working directly with your design team. As a handwoven custom bag manufacturer we connect your brief to our patternmakers and master weavers. Tote bags, crossbody builds and other silhouettes are developed from one brief; the custom bag manufacturer you speak to is the team that produces the order. Send sketches, 2D CADs or reference bags to receive a production-grade prototype in 10–15 days.
Three-Stage Development Progression
Predictable milestones from initial briefing to container loading. No guesswork on lead times.
Briefing & Feasibility
1–2 Days EvaluationWe evaluate your tech pack for weave stitch tension, bottom support feasibility, handle load vectors, and material yield. We provide clear technical feedback and preliminary unit costing before you commit sample fees.
- • Engineering structural review
- • Swatch & fibre recommendation
- • Transparent sample & bulk quotation
Pattern & Physical Sample
10–15 daysOur patternmakers draft full-scale paper patterns, build forming blocks if required, and dye sample yarns to brand colour-card references. Artisans handweave the prototype, finish interior linings, and attach custom trims.
- • Full-scale physical bag sample
- • Dimensional tolerance inspection
- • Express courier delivery worldwide
Bulk Handweaving
30–45 Days (Standard) / 45–60 Days (custom dyeing and tooling)Upon written sample approval and golden sample lock, bulk material is inspected and dyed in uniform batches. Senior artisans execute handweaving under piece-by-piece supervision, ensuring dimensional consistency across all 100+ pieces. This is the stage where bulk programmes are produced the same way, and where pricing is finally locked.
- • Mid-production photo updates
- • finished-piece QA audit
- • Heavy-duty export packaging & FOB/DDP dispatch
What is confirmed before you commit
Quoted per style; credited toward the bulk invoice when the bulk order meets MOQ.
Terms confirmed at quotation.
DDP / FOB.
30–45 days; 45–60 days with custom dyeing or new tooling.
Six-stage, piece-by-piece inspection.
Labels, hangtags, dust bags and gift boxes.
Confidential handling of sketches, CADs and private-label marks.
2,000㎡ workshop; 150,000 pcs annual capacity.
Payment and shipping details are confirmed with your quotation.
Hardware, Trims & Structural Engineering
What to Include in Your Tech Pack
Providing detailed specs ensures our sampling team gets your sample right on the first iteration.
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Primary Dimensions & Tolerances: Height, width, base depth, and handle drop measurement in cm or inches.
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Fibre & Stitch Preference: Preferred weave (tight crochet, open mesh, herringbone plait) and yarn type (raffia, cotton cord, paper).
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Colour Codes: your brand colour card, or a physical swatches for dye lot matching.
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Lining & Closure: Magnetic snap, drawstring pouch, zipper closure, or unlined open tote.
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Branding Hardware: Debossed PU patches, woven interior label, metal logo plates, or engraved studs.
Natural, Engineered Textile & Synthetic Materials
Natural fibres remain our main line. Engineered textile cords and synthetic materials — PU, polyester, PVC, neoprene, EVA, acrylic and cotton blends — are part of current production and can be specified in your brief. Other materials are evaluated before sampling.
See the engineered textile material dossier →
Compare development paths
Start from an existing silhouette or a full tech pack. The sampling and bulk windows stay close; the difference is how much pattern and tooling work is required.
| Path | What changes | MOQ | Sampling | Bulk lead time | Best for |
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| Existing silhouette + material / colour | Material, colour, hardware, lining | 100 pcs/style | 10–15 days | 30–45 days | First collection or market test |
| Modified silhouette | Dimensions, handles, gusset, lining | 100 pcs/style | 10–15 days | 30–45 days; 45–60 with new tooling | A shape not in the current range |
| Full OEM from tech pack | New pattern, hardware, branding | 100 pcs/style; 100–300 for synthetic / textile cords | 10–15 days | 45–60 days with new tooling | Brands with a complete tech pack |
All paths are quoted per style; the sampling fee is credited toward the bulk invoice at MOQ.
Submit Your Development Brief
Fill out the project parameters below. Our development lead will review your specifications and reply with structural advice, estimated sampling costs, and lead times within 24 hours (Monday to Friday 09:00–18:00 GMT+8).
Have a completed PDF/CAD tech pack? You can also email it directly to info@weftava.com.
What drives your custom bag MOQ →
Common questions
What do you need to start a development project?
A sketch, a tech pack, a reference sample or a written brief. The more of the silhouette, dimensions, material direction and branding you can specify, the faster the first prototype comes back.
How long does a counter-sample take?
Counter-sampling takes 10–15 days from receipt of technical specifications and material approval. Standard bulk production is 30–45 days from final sample sign-off; 45–60 days where custom dyeing or new hardware tooling is required.
Can you work in materials outside natural fibres?
Plant fibres are our main line, and we also work in engineered textile cords and mixed structures. Materials you nominate are assessed for feasibility before sampling starts.
What is the minimum order after sampling?
Our baseline production minimum is 100 pcs per style. For synthetic and textile cord constructions the MOQ is 100–300 pcs, depending on the cord type. Minimums can be negotiated by collection or by individual style.
Can we work directly with a custom bag manufacturer in China?
Yes. WEFTAVA is the manufacturer, not a trading company: your brief goes to our own patternmakers and weavers in Dongguan. That covers totes, crossbody bags and other custom carrying bags, with one point of contact for sampling, bulk and quality control.
Do you make custom sling bags?
Yes. Custom sling bags are developed from the same brief and pattern process as our totes and crossbody bags. Strap width, drop and closure can be adjusted for a customised sling bag programme, with a physical sample in 10–15 days.
Can you add a zipper closure to a tote?
Yes. A custom tote bag with zipper is a common request: we match the zip tape to your cord and lining. The puller can carry your logo — a bag with a custom logo zipper pull is tooled in-house — and custom zipper tote bags follow the same sampling route as any other custom carry bag.
Do you work in jute or burlap?
Yes. Burlap is a coarser jute weave, and we run it alongside our raffia, straw and cotton cord lines. Custom burlap bags can be specified in natural or dyed tones. Personalized burlap bags and personalized burlap tote bags are usually branded with a debossed patch or embroidery rather than print.