Style & category reference library

The styles, materials and constructions we produce to, organised by category and by the industries we supply. Use it to point at what you mean — then tell us what has to change.

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What this page is — and what it is not.

The photographs below are licensed reference images (Pexels licence — cleared for commercial use). They show the categories, materials and construction types we work with. They are not photographs of Harbour Bags production. Our own production photography lives in the product gallery and is added as each run completes.

If a style here is close to what you need, tell us which one and what has to change — material, hardware, lining, closure, dimensions. We quote against your specification and photograph your own approved sample before anything ships.

Canvas & cotton

Heavy canvas tote - outdoor use. 12 oz canvas holds its shape when loaded; boxed base, bar-tacked handles — **Heavy canvas tote - outdoor use**12 oz canvas holds its shape when loaded; boxed base, bar-tacked handles.

Loop-handle tote - flat pack. Flat-fold construction; low freight volume on large runs — **Loop-handle tote - flat pack**Flat-fold construction; low freight volume on large runs.

Natural cotton tote - short handle. Natural cotton with short handles - often used as a kit or gift carrier — **Natural cotton tote - short handle**Natural cotton with short handles - often used as a kit or gift carrier.

Retail totes - wide gusset. Wide gusset and boxed base, with a print-ready panel on both faces — **Retail totes - wide gusset**Wide gusset and boxed base, with a print-ready panel on both faces.

Cotton shoppers - natural and dyed. Undyed and piece-dyed cotton, flat-packed for retail display — **Cotton shoppers - natural and dyed**Undyed and piece-dyed cotton, flat-packed for retail display.

Canvas tote - black. Heavy cotton canvas, self-fabric handles, open top. Typical MOQ 300 pcs — **Canvas tote - black**Heavy cotton canvas, self-fabric handles, open top. Typical MOQ 300 pcs.

Canvas totes - screen printed. Multi-colour screen print, reinforced handle anchors, boxed base — **Canvas totes - screen printed**Multi-colour screen print, reinforced handle anchors, boxed base.

PU & synthetic leather

Collection display - matched line. One construction, several finishes - useful when a range has to look like a family — **Collection display - matched line**One construction, several finishes - useful when a range has to look like a family.

Handbag wall - colour options. PU and PVC finishes. Colourways are dyed per order; MOQ applies per colour — **Handbag wall - colour options**PU and PVC finishes. Colourways are dyed per order; MOQ applies per colour.

Handbag range - assorted colours. PU / synthetic leather across a matched colour range — **Handbag range - assorted colours**PU / synthetic leather across a matched colour range.

Handbags - studio, white background. PU leather, contrast stitching, structured base panel — **Handbags - studio, white background**PU leather, contrast stitching, structured base panel.

Shoulder bags - studio pair. Synthetic leather body, metal hardware, adjustable strap — **Shoulder bags - studio pair**Synthetic leather body, metal hardware, adjustable strap.

Structured handbag - flap closure. PU body, flap with magnetic snap, rigid base — **Structured handbag - flap closure**PU body, flap with magnetic snap, rigid base.

Backpacks & outdoor

Daypack - outdoor. 600D polyester, padded back panel, two-compartment layout — **Daypack - outdoor**600D polyester, padded back panel, two-compartment layout.

Laptop backpack - commuting. Padded laptop sleeve, water-resistant coating, cable pocket — **Laptop backpack - commuting**Padded laptop sleeve, water-resistant coating, cable pocket.

Travel pack - cabin size. Cabin-size, side compression, clamshell opening — **Travel pack - cabin size**Cabin-size, side compression, clamshell opening.

Trekking pack - compression. Ripstop nylon, compression straps, load-bearing hip belt — **Trekking pack - compression**Ripstop nylon, compression straps, load-bearing hip belt.

Nylon & functional

Travel cosmetic case - stand-up. Stand-up case with elastic brush holders and a zip-out tray — **Travel cosmetic case - stand-up**Stand-up case with elastic brush holders and a zip-out tray.

Cosmetic bag - zip pouch. PU or nylon, zip closure, wipe-clean lining — **Cosmetic bag - zip pouch**PU or nylon, zip closure, wipe-clean lining.

Insulated delivery bag. Aluminium-lined thermal layer, welded seams, reinforced base — **Insulated delivery bag**Aluminium-lined thermal layer, welded seams, reinforced base.

Organiser pouch set. Nylon shell, zip compartments, hook-and-loop backing — **Organiser pouch set**Nylon shell, zip compartments, hook-and-loop backing.

Thermal food bag - EPE insulated. EPE foam insulation; performance depends on liner, thickness and seam sealing — **Thermal food bag - EPE insulated**EPE foam insulation; performance depends on liner, thickness and seam sealing.

Tool pouch - 1680D. 1680D ballistic nylon, reinforced at every stress point — **Tool pouch - 1680D**1680D ballistic nylon, reinforced at every stress point.

Tool roll / bag - stitched pockets. Heavy canvas or PU, stitched pockets, riveted corners — **Tool roll / bag - stitched pockets**Heavy canvas or PU, stitched pockets, riveted corners.

Equipment & gear cases

Accessory case - compartmented. Compartmented interior, cut to the exact kit it protects — **Accessory case - compartmented**Compartmented interior, cut to the exact kit it protects.

Camera insert - removable. Padded insert that lifts out and doubles as a stand-alone bag — **Camera insert - removable**Padded insert that lifts out and doubles as a stand-alone bag.

Equipment bag - leather trim. Leather or PU trim over a padded shell — **Equipment bag - leather trim**Leather or PU trim over a padded shell.

Hard case with die-cut foam. Rigid shell plus die-cut EVA or EPE lining cut to the product outline — **Hard case with die-cut foam**Rigid shell plus die-cut EVA or EPE lining cut to the product outline.

Top-load body case. Top-load body, padded walls, quick-access lid — **Top-load body case**Top-load body, padded walls, quick-access lid.

How to use it

Three ways buyers use this page

Point at a style

Send us the caption of the reference closest to your product and a one-line note on what changes. That is usually enough for a first quotation with material options and an indicative FOB price.

Match an industry

If your main product is hardware — coffee gear, camera equipment, instruments, electronics — look at the equipment and gear cases section. That is where the die-cut EVA and EPE inserts live, and those inserts are what protect a fragile product in transit.

Check the construction language

Every caption names the detail that matters: gusset width, base type, handle attachment, insulation method, foam cut. Using the same words saves a round of sampling.

Reference library — questions we get

Can I order the exact bag shown in a photo?

Not as photographed — these are licensed reference images, not our own production, and several show bags we did not make. They exist to communicate a style quickly. Describe the one you mean, tell us the changes, and we quote the bag as you specified it.

Will I see photographs of my own sample before production?

Always. Nothing goes into production until you have photographed and approved a sample. Sample costs are quoted per request and credited against the bulk order.

Why not just show your own products?

Because ours is a private label business: most of what we make carries a customer's own branding and is not ours to publish. When we do photograph production for the gallery, it is shot before branding or with the logo removed. Ask for the production gallery and the current catalogue instead.

Do you make the equipment cases with cut foam interiors?

Yes — die-cut EVA and EPE inserts, cut to the outline of your product, laminated to a rigid or semi-rigid shell. That is a distinct production capability from sewn soft goods; ask for it explicitly at quotation stage.

Send the reference that is closest.

Name the caption, tell us what changes, and we reply within 48 hours with material options, a quotation and a sampling timeline.

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