About Us & Our Ethics

A bag can only be called a Fairtrade cotton bag if they meet the standards of Fairtrade. The production, growing, and processing of the cotton used in the cotton bags must be compliant with the Fairtrade Cotton Standard. This also extends to the manufacturing, and although us at BIDBI do not personally produce, grow, or process the cotton used in our Fairtrade bags, our printing factory and processes must also be complaint.

All of the bags in our Fairtrade & Organic range meet these standards and are Fairtrade certified, proudly carrying the Fairtrade label on each bag.

For a bag to carry the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) label, it must be produced in accordance with the stringent criteria set by the GOTS certification. This encompasses the entire production process, from the organic farming of the cotton to its processing and final assembly into bags. The GOTS Organic certification ensures that every step is compliant with the highest organic and ethical standards, including environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing practices.

All of our products from our Organic Bag Range are made from 100% GOTS certified organic cotton. All information about what it means to be organic and its significance can be found on this blog.

rPET stands for recycled polyethylene terephthalate, a sustainable material derived from recycling PET plastics, like those used in beverage bottles. This shift towards rPET is crucial in addressing plastic pollution, offering an eco-friendly alternative that reduces waste and conserves resources by repurposing plastics that would otherwise contribute to landfill and ocean pollution. rPET is integral to sustainable textile practices, providing a durable, versatile, and safe material for fashion and accessories, contributing to a greener planet by supporting the circular economy.

Yes, we do! We use both water-based and non-toxic inks during out bag printing process, and when we’re finished our wastewater leaving out factory is filtered to ensure that no chemicals are released into our local water system. For digital printing specifically, we use a transfer-based system which although does require a paper-transfer, there is no waste produced into the water system.

We’re based in the heart of Sheffield, which is famed for its industrial heritage. We are proud to call Yorkshire our home!

Most of our textile products are wipe clean only. Apart from aprons and tea towels which are machine washable at 30°C. Please note, up to 10% shrinkage may occur on the first wash.

Our most popular bag style is the promotional cotton bag. It's the most cost-effective option whilst also being a versatile bag. We have a bag to fit every occasion so if you require something more durable, something larger or something completely different, we can create a product to fit your needs.

Yes, we do! Please see our catalogueue of UK printed products for bag styles that we keep in stock at our eco-friendly printing factory, ready for printing and dispatch on a fast-track basis.

Yes, you can! Visit our Bespoke Bags page to get some insight on what the process is for creating your own bespoke bag with BIDBI. We’ll need as much information about your bespoke bag ideas as you can provide, but thankfully we can work with rough drafts and full realised design briefs.

Our bespoke bags are produced by registered suppliers in Asia. 

We are very stringent about choosing our international partners, to ensure that they comply with various manufacturing standards. Our suppliers are required to be registered and accredited.

The standard delivery time via sea shipment, which is the most cost effective way is 12 weeks from when you approved the artwork with us. If your delivery is urgent, we can arrange airfreight for you at an additional cost. The standard delivery time for airfreight is usually between 6-8 weeks from when you approved the artwork with us.

At BIDBI, our minimum order quantity is 200 pieces.

Our sister site Doodle Bag has no minimum order quantity and free UK delivery on all orders.

Yes! We use a combination of freight forwarders and couriers to ship your samples and orders anywhere in the world.

You can make a new enquiry by going to our shop pages and adding adding your desiered products to your quote request or by calling us on 0114 2721201. Once you have received your quotation all you then need to do is confirm all the details and your order is placed

If you are placing a repeat order without any changes to the design then screen charges are free of charge.

Yes! You can mix and match bag styles in your order. Bare in mind that some products have different print areas, so it may not always be possible to share designs.

The time it will take to print your bags varies on the quantity of the bags to print, as well as the availability of our production teams. Added to this, our standard delivery time is up to 10-15 working days, but we will always do our best to get your products delivered on time for your preferred date. Lead times vary depending on the complexity of the project, and we will communicate this with you before commencing with production. If you need your bags in ASAP, please let us know as your order can be fast-tracked for an additional charge. For more information on our order processing, printing, and delivery operations, please visit our order processing page.

If you need to cancel your order after it has been confirmed, there will be a 50% cancellation fee applied. Please let us know as soon as possible if you wish to cancel your confirmed order. You can reach us by calling 0114 272 1201, or emailing us at info@bidbi.co.uk.

Our standard turnaround after payment and artwork approval is 10 working days, however this can be fast tracked if needed for a specific event.

Yes, you can! We do accept cheques but they would need to clear before we begin processing your order. This can delay the production of your order so please take that into consideration when enquiring with BIDBI and when letting us know your preferred delivery date for your order. Our preferred and the easiest method of payment is a bank transfer as this is quick, easy, and secure. We can also take payments over the phone. Please visit our payment information page for more information on our payment methods.

Yes! It answers many design queries and lists the printable areas of all our products. We can also answer any design questions by email. Just message our Design Team

Screen printing starts with a photographic stencil being made of a design, which is then applied to a fine mesh, a.k.a silk screen. We print with a water based ink, which has the consistency of custard, either by hand or using an automatic print carousel. It takes about 15 minutes to register each colour of a design and about another 15 minutes to colour match the ink using a Pantone reference system. It’s therefore expensive if a design includes lots of colours and only a small quantity is required. Screen printing is ideally suited to designs with flat colours or strong lines.

If a design includes lots of colours or gradient shading then we would recommend digital printing. The setup time for digital printing is very quick and therefore it’s also ideal for small print runs or one-off prints. Digital printing is most commonly restricted by size ( A4 or A3) for our in-house production and only works on light background colours such as natural undyed or white.

DTG or Direct to Garment printing is a fairly modern technique, the ink is printed directly on to the fabric in the same way an inkjet printer prints onto paper. The garment is then heat pressed to seal the print onto the fabric.

If you need a photographic or colourful print with lots of shading onto a dark colour then DST printing is the way to go. DST printing uses a combination of screen and digital printing to allow a full colour image to be placed onto any colour product.

We can also print with specialist inks such as metallics, foils and glitters.

Our edge to edge printing is slightly different from the rest of our print techniques as it prints the cotton canvas before it has been made into the final product. By doing this we are able to cover the cotton in your design, so it is sewn right to the edge with no outline or white space as there would be using the other print techniques.

Just attach your Artwork when adding a product to your quote and if there are any issues our team will get in touch with any issues that may arise, alternately you can emails our Design Team directly. 

We have a design service where we can create artwork from scratch, or amend your current artwork. If this is something you are interested in, get in touch with your account manager.

For screen printing we recommend you keep below 5 colours. Screen prints with more than that can take a lot longer to print. Don’t worry if your design has more than 5 colours, we can digitally print full colour designs too.

Yes! We use a method called digital transfer printing that has no design restrictions.

It all depends on your design. Generally bold logos and designs with few colours are suitable for screen printing and photographic or high detail images are suitable for digital printing. We will always help you get the right print method for your bags.

Each product listing contains the maximum print areas, or download our artwork guide below for more information. Alternatively, just ask our designer and we will let you know!

Yes! Every order is provided with a digital proof showing your designs to scale on templates; which will give you a good idea of what your bags are going to look like. We require approval of artwork just to check that everything is correct.

Printed samples are also available upon request. This may be charged depending on the print method/number of samples needed.

Just email our Design Team and they will get back to you pronto