HERO Calico Drawstring Dust Bags - Custom or Plain - made with Recycled Cotton
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Product Description
Wrap your products in something customers will actually want to keep. The Hero Calico Drawstring Bag is reusable, customisable and made from recycled cotton.
120gsm natural calico made from recycled cotton.
Add your logo, text, photo or simple artwork.
Perfect for e-commerce, gifting, events and product protection.
Hero Calico Drawstring Bags are a beautiful reusable packaging option for jewellery, cosmetics, candles, books, notebooks, apparel, accessories and gifting. Use them as inner packaging inside your Heropack mailers, as dust bags for delicate products, or as a simple branded keepsake your customers will hold onto.
Which size should I choose?
Not sure which calico bag size is right for your product? Use this quick guide as a starting point.
XS
80 × 120mm
Best for: jewellery, rings, earrings, crystals, small accessories and tiny gifts.
JewellerySmall
150 × 210mm
Best for: cosmetics, skincare minis, mini candles, sample packs and small gift sets.
CosmeticsMedium
200 × 300mm
Best for: books, notebooks, regular candles, swimwear, accessories and bundles.
Books + candlesLarge
300 × 400mm
Best for: clothing, apparel, pyjamas, robes, larger gift sets and soft goods.
Clothing"We order our jewellery bags from Hero and the service is always 5 stars. Love working with Hero!"
Specifications
| Material | 100% recycled cotton, unbleached natural calico |
| Weight | 120gsm |
| Sizes | XS: 80 × 120mm, Small: 150 × 210mm, Medium: 200 × 300mm, Large: 300 × 400mm |
| Print areas | XS: 6 × 8cm, Small: 13 × 16cm, Medium: 17 × 24cm, Large: 26 × 32cm |
| Colour | Natural unbleached calico (recycled materials) |
| Finish | Handmade. Minor size and fabric colour variations are normal |
| Minimum order | 25 bags, or a single printed sample |
| Printing | Full colour logo, image or text printing. Best suited to logos and artwork, not large solid blocks of colour. NOTE: Colour will not be exactly what is on screen. As inks settle in, colours may be lighter. |
| Care | Cold hand wash recommended for plain bags. Printed bags should be spot cleaned only |
| Shipping from | Sydney, Australia |
How custom printing works
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Place your order
Choose your size, quantity and select “YES - ADD MY LOGO”. Upload your artwork at checkout or email it to hello@heropackaging.com.au.
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Show us your placement
Use the logo placement template if you want to show exactly where your artwork should sit on the bag.
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Approve your PDF proof
We email your digital proof within 2–3 business days. Once approved, production begins.
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Order a printed sample
Want to test your artwork first? Order a single printed sample before your full bulk run.
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We print and dispatch
Your bags are printed and packed from our Sydney facility, ready to elevate your customer unboxing experience.
"Absolutely love our drawstring bags. They are such a thoughtful way to package our products and the service from Hero Packaging is always prompt and friendly."
Printing & dispatch times
Custom printing times begin after your PDF proof is approved. Please allow an additional 2–3 business days to receive your proof.
| Order quantity | Print & dispatch |
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| Printed sample | 2–3 business days |
| 25–100 bags | 3–4 business days |
| 250–500 bags | 5–6 business days |
| 1,000+ bags | 7–10 business days |
Need them for a launch or event? Contact us before ordering and we’ll let you know what’s possible.
Before you order custom printing
- We can't print in white. White backgrounds will not print. White logos or text will be converted to black.
- Colours may look softer than on-screen. Recycled cotton absorbs ink differently, so colours may appear more muted.
- We cannot print over the whole bag. Please refer to the print areas listed above for each size.
- Solid blocks of colour are not recommended. Our printing is best for logos, photos, images and text.
- Double-sided printing is available on request. Email us before ordering for a quote.
- Printed bags are not machine washable. Spot clean only, as inks are not designed for washing.
- Handmade means no two are identical. Slight variations in size, stitching and fabric tone are part of the charm.
Questions about sizing, artwork or printing?
Our team replies fast on business days.
FAQS
REVIEWS
Shipping & Returns
Everything you need to know about dispatch, delivery, and our returns process.
General Shipping Information
Same-day dispatch for orders placed before 12pm AEST/AEDT on business days. All other orders ship the next business day. Holiday trading hours may differ — check our website for the latest.
Australia Post is currently delivering as normal. Choose Express Post at checkout if you need products quickly. Sydney customers also have same-day delivery options at checkout.
Some delivery delays may apply. Please allow extra time and check your tracking link before contacting us. Keep buffer stock on hand to avoid running out.
In-Stock (Ready to Ship) Orders
Orders placed before 12pm AEDT on a business day are dispatched same day. You'll receive a shipping confirmation with tracking details as soon as your order leaves our warehouse.
Our order system is highly automated — we cannot amend or change orders once placed under any circumstances. If you need to return mailers, please see our returns information below.
Unforeseen events such as natural disasters may impact dispatch times. Check our website for the most up-to-date information.
Custom Printed Orders
All custom orders begin with a PDF proof — allow 2–3 business days. Printing only starts after you approve the proof. All timings below are from proof approval.
* 300+ unit orders may be split across 2–3 deliveries. We'll always contact you when this applies.
| Print type | Quantity | Dispatch time |
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| Basic Logo PrintingSample | Sample | 2–3 days |
| Full-Colour PrintingSample | Sample | 3–7 days |
| Basic Logo PrintingBulk orders | 25–100 units | 3–4 days |
| 250–500 units | 5–6 days | |
| 1,000+ units | 7–10 days | |
| Full-Colour PrintingBulk orders | 25–300 units | 7–10 days |
| 300+ units | Up to 20 days* |
* 300+ units may be split across 2–3 deliveries. Allow up to 20 business days for single-shipment 300+ orders.
| Order type | Quantity | Dispatch time |
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| Printed Sample | Sample | 2–3 days |
| Bulk Printed Orders | 25–100 units | 3–4 days |
| 250–500 units | 5–6 days | |
| 1,000+ units | 7–10 days |
Australian Orders
Allow 2–8 business days after your order has been dispatched.
Allow 1–3 business days after dispatch. Select at checkout.
Select warehouse pick-up or same-day delivery options directly at checkout.
Unforeseen events may impact delivery times. Always check our website for the latest.
International Orders
Allow 5–20 days depending on your country. Estimated times display in checkout once your address is entered.
Allow 3–7 days to New Zealand, Canada, USA, UK, and other supported countries.
Orders shipped outside Australia are classified as imports in the destination country. You are responsible for paying any applicable import duties and taxes to clear customs.
The shipping carrier will contact you using your order details. If duties are not paid, the shipment will be diverted to commercial composting and cannot be returned. No refunds apply in these cases.
Returns Information
If you've purchased the wrong size or no longer need your mailers, you may be able to return them for store credit within 14 days of purchase. No change-of-mind returns are accepted after this period due to the shelf life of our mailers.
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1Contact us within 14 days of purchase. No returns accepted after this period under any circumstances.
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2Returns are subject to handling and restocking fees. The original shipping cost is also deducted from any store credit.
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3For custom orders not yet printed, a sampling/setup fee of $15–$50 will also be deducted from the credit.
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4Custom orders that have already been printed cannot be returned under any circumstances.
Sometimes things don't go to plan — and we'll always make it right. Resolutions can include product replacements, store credits, or refunds.
If you have a product issue, please contact us for instructions. We'll generally ask for photos or a short video of the issue to provide the fastest possible resolution.
Pre-Order Information
When a product is out of stock it may move to a pre-order listing. This will be clearly noted on the product page and in your order confirmation.
If you order a pre-order item alongside in-stock items, your entire order is held until pre-order stock is available. We cannot partially ship orders.
Tip: Place pre-order and in-stock items in separate orders to avoid delays.
You'll receive a shipping tracking notification as soon as your pre-order is dispatched. If you have questions, message us for assistance.
