The duffle and weekender bag is the unsung workhorse of the bag trade — it sells into travel retail, gym and fitness, corporate gifting and promotional campaigns. Unlike a seasonal evening bag, demand is steady all year. This guide walks B2B buyers through materials, sizing, MOQ, pricing and QC when sourcing from a China factory.
Duffles sit in the profitable niches tier because they are simple to manufacture yet command a strong retail price. A single factory mold can serve gym, travel and promotional buyers with only a logo change. For a small-batch manufacturer, the category is ideal for 300-piece test runs before scaling.
| Segment | Volume | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Promo / gym duffle | 20–25 L | Giveaways, fitness clubs |
| Weekender | 35–45 L | 2–3 night trips, carry-on |
| Large travel duffle | 60–100 L | Long trips, sports teams |
| Executive weekender | 30–40 L | Premium retail, leather trim |
Stock duffles start at 50–200 pieces. Custom Yiwu-sourced OEM begins at 300–500 pieces. Ex-factory pricing: 20L promo duffle US$3–6; 40L weekender US$7–15; leather-trim or canvas premium US$16–30. These light units ship cheaply by air, fitting the Amazon and Shopify replenishment models.
Logo embroidery, woven labels, custom linings and hang-tags are standard at 300+ pieces. For promotional buyers, a tote or duffle with a screen-printed logo and barcode polybag is a turnkey gift. Plan production with our seasonal buying calendar — gym and back-to-school demand peaks in Q2–Q3, travel in Q4.
A 35–45 litre weekender (roughly 50×28×28 cm) is the sweet spot: it fits a 2–3 night trip as carry-on and works as a gym bag. The 20–25 litre duffle is the top promotional and giveaway size.
Stock styles start at 50–200 pieces. Custom OEM with your logo, color and hardware usually begins at 300–500 pieces per design.
A 600D–1200D polyester or nylon with a PU coating resists abrasion and water. Full-grain or crazy-horse PU leather trims add a premium look for retail lines.
Basic 20L promotional duffles land at US$3–6 ex-factory; 40L weekender bags with lining and feet run US$7–15; leather-trim or canvas premium models reach US$16–30.
Yes. A PU or PVC coating on the shell, waterproof zippers and a separate shoe/wet compartment make a duffle suitable for beach, gym and travel use.
Yiwu Jinman Bags supports 300-piece OEM duffle runs, water-resistant coatings, REACH/CPSIA-compliant materials and worldwide shipping. Message us on WhatsApp for a catalog and quote.