The giveaway that walks around the venue doing your marketing.

They’re all names for the same thing: a light bag that closes by pulling two cords, which double as shoulder straps. Gymsac and PE bag are common in schools and sport, string bag and drawstring backpack elsewhere. Some have extras such as a zipped front pocket, a bottle pocket or reinforced corners. If you need more structure or a laptop compartment, look at our backpacks instead.

Polyester is light, bright, folds flat and suits large giveaways, races and festivals. Nylon feels softer and dries quickly, which suits swimming. Cotton feels natural, takes a crisp print or embroidery and is popular for charities and shops. Jute has a rustic look and plenty of strength. Tell us how the bags will be used and we’ll suggest two or three styles.

Most drawstring bags are roughly the size of a large sheet of paper, enough for a towel, a change of clothes, a bottle and a few event goodies. Sports gymsacs are often a little larger and some have a separate pocket. Each product page lists the measurements. For bulkier kit such as boots or a full team strip, a sports or gym bag is the better choice.

Yes, they’re a long-standing favourite for PE kit, swimming and club training, and a printed badge or name helps every child find their own bag on a crowded peg. For very young children, think about how long cords will be used and supervised. Choose reinforced corners for bags that carry trainers every week, and order a few spares for children who join during the year.

Screen printing suits polyester, cotton, jute and non-woven bags with one to three solid colours, particularly for larger runs. A digital transfer handles full-colour logos, smaller runs and individual names. Sublimation prints a full-colour design across white polyester, and embroidery suits heavier cotton bags. Your quote confirms the right method for the bag and artwork you choose.

Yes, on white or light polyester bags made for sublimation: the ink bonds into the fabric, so a design can run edge to edge with photos, gradients and patterns, and it won’t crack or peel. Sublimation doesn’t work on cotton, jute or dark fabrics; on those, a large screen print or transfer gives the bold look instead. The free mock-up shows the design on the bag before you commit.

Often, yes. Many drawstring bags come with contrast cords, such as white cords on a navy bag or black cords on natural cotton, and some styles offer several cord colours. The colour tool lets you try combinations and checks that your print colour stands out from the bag. Each product page shows the colours available.

Yes, and it’s how most race packs and giveaway packs are ordered. Alongside the bags we supply bottles, T-shirts, lanyards, towels and sweets, all on one quote. The pack builder counts the totals. If you’d like the bags filled before delivery, tell us and we’ll confirm what’s possible for your quantity and dates.

There’s no fixed minimum: we quote small runs too. Drawstring bags are usually ordered in larger numbers, and because a screen or set-up costs the same whether it’s spread over 100 bags or 2,000, the unit price falls quickly as the quantity grows. You can mix bag colours within one design, and order different styles on the same order, each priced on its own line.

Yes. A digital mock-up of your design on the bag comes free with your quote. If you want to check the fabric, size or cord colour, we can send a blank sample, or a branded pre-production sample once the artwork is agreed. Some samples are free and some carry a cost, which we tell you up front. Nothing goes into production until you’ve approved the final proof in writing.

Plan on around 7 to 14 working days of production once your proof is approved and payment has cleared, or your purchase order is in place, with embroidery usually towards the longer end. Delivery comes on top: around 3 to 5 working days from UK-based suppliers to mainland Great Britain and 5 to 8 from European suppliers, customs included, with a little longer for Northern Ireland and the Highlands and Islands. Every date is an estimate until we confirm it in writing. For races, festivals and term dates, give us your date when you ask for a quote, so we can plan around it.

Every order is quoted individually: the price depends on the bag, the branding method, the number of colours and positions, the quantity and the delivery. Quotes are in pounds, ex VAT, with VAT at 20% added as one line, and any set-up is shown openly. Your contract and invoice are with Swish and Click Ltd, registered in Northern Ireland (NI737465), VAT number GB 530 7553 02. Pay a pro forma invoice by bank transfer, or buy on a purchase order with a 30-day credit account.