Private-label canvas tote bag with bold blue custom branding, made by VYGR Bags in Istanbul
Custom heart-print kids backpack produced as an OEM order
Branded yellow cotton tote bag with custom screen print
Cotton and canvas bag fabrics prepared for custom bag production
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01Direct manufacturer · Istanbul, Türkiye

Private Label & Custom Bag Manufacturer in Turkey

VYGR Bags is a factory, not a trading house. We develop, cut, sew, print and pack custom bags and small leather goods in our own Istanbul facility, then ship them to brands, retailers, promotional agencies and distributors across Europe, North America and beyond. Every order is built to a confirmed specification and an approved pre-production sample.

01 — DIRECT FACTORY

You speak to the people who make your bags.

No intermediaries between your brief and the sewing line. That means clearer pricing, faster technical answers and real control over construction, materials and quality.

02 — BUILT TO SPEC

Pilot runs and wholesale programmes.

From a focused first collection to repeat wholesale orders, each project follows the same discipline: written specification, approved sample, then bulk.

03 — NEAR-SHORE FOR EUROPE

Produced in Türkiye, shipped worldwide.

Istanbul sits between Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, giving European buyers a closer alternative to long-haul sourcing, with regular exports to North America too.

Built for export

Built for export, at any volume.

Direct-from-factory production for brands, agencies and retailers, with export documentation prepared in-house so your shipment clears without surprises.

OEMPrivate-label bag production to your specification
15–25Days typical production lead time after approval
EU · NARegular export markets, shipping worldwide
24hTypical response time to a project brief
03Industries

Who we manufacture for

Branded and private-label bags for the buyers who put them in customers’ hands. Each buyer type needs something different from a factory, and we organise projects accordingly.

Collection development, private labels, hangtags and retail-ready packaging, with sample approval protecting your brand standard.

Event and campaign bags with Pantone-matched logos and timelines planned backwards from your launch date.

Consistent repeat production across seasons, with specifications recorded so reorders match the original run.

Transparent factory-level communication, documented compliance files and export paperwork prepared in-house.

Direct ManufacturerWork straight with the factory for better pricing, faster decisions and full control over quality.
OEM & Private LabelComplete white-label and branded manufacturing: your label, specification and packaging.
International ExportRegular exports to Europe and North America with documentation handled in-house.
Flexible VolumesCapacity for pilot runs and large wholesale orders without compromising consistency.
Material ExpertiseCotton, canvas, non-woven, organic, recycled and polyester, matched to brand and budget.
04Why VYGR

Why brands manufacture with us

Working with the factory directly removes the margin and the distance of a middleman. Five reasons buyers choose VYGR Bags as their production partner:

05Capabilities

Made in our own facility

From fabric to finished bag, construction, printing, sampling and packing stay under one roof, so quality and timing stay in our hands.

Cutting & Sewing

In-house construction across cotton, canvas, non-woven, polyester, PU and leather, to your dimensions and tolerances.

Materials
Textile · PU · Leather
Builds
Totes to wallets

In-house Printing

Screen, digital, all-over sublimation, embroidery and heat transfer, applied to approved artwork and Pantone references.

Methods
5+ techniques
Colour
Pantone matched

Sampling & Development

Pattern development and pre-production samples for approval before every bulk run, so there are no surprises at delivery.

Input
Sketch · Photo · Tech pack
Gate
Approved sample

Packing & Export

Private-label packaging, carton marking and export documentation prepared in-house for shipments to Europe, North America and worldwide.

Markets
EU · NA · Worldwide
Docs
In-house
06Materials

Specified by weight & weave

Fabric weight (gsm) determines how a bag stands, prints and wears. Use this reference to brief us; we confirm the final fabric on your sample.

Bag material reference by weight and use
MaterialWeightCharacter & typical use
Cotton140–400 gsmSoft and breathable. Lighter weights suit promotional totes; heavier weights suit retail totes. GOTS-certified organic available.
Canvas300–600 gsmExtra durability and a structured body for premium, long-life totes, beach bags and backpacks.
Non-Woven60–120 gsmEconomical and lightweight for events and campaigns. Laminated and matte finishes available.
Organic & Recycled Cotton140–340 gsmSustainable fibres for eco-conscious brands and certified supply chains (GOTS, GRS).
Polyester & RPETBy denierWater-resistant and ideal for sublimation; recycled options for cosmetic pouches and backpacks.
PU & LeatherBy thicknessShoulder bags, mini bags, wallets and cardholders with embossing or metal logo branding.
Cotton canvas fabric selected for custom tote bag production
Fabric selection
Finished custom bag showing material texture and stitching
Finished construction
07Branding & finishing

Branding that fits the product

The right application depends on the bag, the material, the artwork and the order size. We match the method to the product and confirm it on your sample before bulk production.

Availability depends on material, artwork and product construction.

View branding applications
MethodBest forTypical base
Screen printingBold logos in a few spot colours, larger runsCotton, canvas, non-woven
Digital printingMulti-colour or photographic artworkCotton, canvas, polyester
All-over sublimationEdge-to-edge patterns and full-surface printsPolyester-based fabrics
Heat transferFine detail, gradients, smaller placementsMost textiles
EmbroideryPremium, long-lasting logosCanvas, heavy cotton, polyester
Embossing · Metal logoTone-on-tone and hardware brandingPU, leather
Woven · Inside · Private labelBrand identity, care and origin informationAll products
Pantone matchingConsistent brand colour across runsFabrics, prints, trims
08Process

How custom bag production works

Built to your brief. Every project is confirmed to a written specification and an approved sample before bulk production begins.

  1. Step 01Brief

    Brief & Requirements

    Share your specification, reference or sketch. We align on bag type, material, size, branding, quantity and target delivery.

  2. Step 02Material

    Material Selection

    We recommend the right fabric and weight (cotton, canvas, non-woven, organic, recycled or polyester) for your use case and budget.

  3. Step 03Sample

    Sampling

    Pre-production samples confirm size, construction and print. Nothing goes to bulk until you approve.

  4. Step 04Brand

    Printing & Branding

    Screen, digital, sublimation, embroidery or heat transfer, applied to your approved artwork and Pantone references.

  5. Step 05Produce

    Bulk Production & Checks

    Bulk runs are produced against the approved sample, with construction and print checked throughout. Typical lead time is 15–25 days.

  6. Step 06Ship

    Packing & Export

    Private-label packaging, carton marking and export documents prepared in-house, then shipped to your destination market.

09Compliance

Compliance you can document

Material and social compliance, documented for buyers who need to show it to their own customers and auditors.

  • Documentation prepared to your buyer requirements.
  • Compliance files, material details and production records organised for review.
  • Certificates and test documents shared where applicable to the chosen materials.
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification logo
OEKO-TEX® Standard 100Textiles tested for harmful substances.
GOTS Global Organic Textile Standard logo
GOTSGlobal Organic Textile Standard for organic cotton.
GRS Global Recycled Standard logo
GRSGlobal Recycled Standard for recycled content.
11Production brief

What to include in your production brief

The more precise the brief, the faster we can confirm materials, construction, timing and next steps. This is the checklist our production team works from.

Full production guide
Step 01

Product & quantity

Bag type, dimensions and target quantity per colourway.

ToteBackpackPouchWallet
Step 02

Material & colour

Preferred fabric and weight, plus colour or Pantone references.

Cotton gsmCanvasRPETPantone
Step 03

Branding & sampling

Branding method, artwork status and whether a sample is required.

Screen printEmbroideryWoven labelHangtag
Step 04

Timeline & market

Delivery country, target date, packaging and any certifications required.

EUNorth AmericaOEKO-TEXGOTS · GRS
13FAQ

Questions buyers ask us

The essentials on working with a direct OEM and private-label bag manufacturer in Türkiye. For anything project-specific, our team replies within 24 hours.

Is VYGR Bags a factory or a trading company?

VYGR Bags is a direct manufacturer. Cutting, sewing, printing, sampling and packing take place in our own facility in Istanbul, Türkiye, so buyers work directly with the team that produces their bags.

Do you produce private label and OEM bags?

Yes. We produce OEM and private-label bags to your label, specification and packaging, from blank bags with your woven label to fully branded collections.

What types of bags can you manufacture?

Cotton and canvas tote bags, beach totes, backpacks, kids backpacks, shoulder and mini bags, pouches, cosmetic bags, drawstring bags, insulated bags, plus wallets, cardholders and small leather goods.

What is your typical production lead time?

Typical production lead time is 15–25 days after sample and artwork approval. The exact timeline depends on quantity, material availability, branding method and packaging, and is confirmed in writing before bulk production.

Which branding and printing methods are available?

Screen printing, digital printing, all-over sublimation, heat transfer, embroidery, embossing, metal logos, woven and inside labels, and Pantone colour matching. The method is matched to the material and artwork and confirmed during sampling.

Can you make pre-production samples?

Yes. Pre-production samples are made for approval so size, construction, materials and print are confirmed before any bulk run begins.

Can you provide compliance documentation such as OEKO-TEX, GOTS or GRS?

Where applicable to the chosen materials, we prepare compliance files, material details and production records for review and share certificates such as OEKO-TEX Standard 100, GOTS and GRS, along with test documents.

Do you export to Europe and North America?

Yes. Europe and North America are our regular export markets and export documentation is handled in-house. We also ship to buyers worldwide.

What information should we send to start a project?

Send the bag type, material, dimensions, branding method, quantity, target delivery market and date, plus a reference image, sketch or tech pack. We typically respond within 24 hours.

14Location

Based in Istanbul, exporting worldwide

VYGR Bags, a VGR Group company, works with international buyers from Türkiye. Send your production and sourcing enquiries to our team by email.

Based in
Istanbul, Türkiye
Hours
Turkey Time (GMT+3)
Shipping
Europe · North America · Worldwide
Languages
EN · DE · TR · ES · IT · FR · AR · NL · RU
Our Factory · Istanbul