Wholesale School Bags for Schools, Programs & Events
Simplstc Apparel carries wholesale school bags for every student program — from bulk drawstring backpacks for budget school spirit giveaways to structured school backpacks with multiple compartments for daily student use. School bags serve school spirit programs, athletic department student bags, back-to-school promotional events, school fundraising merchandise, student orientation packages, and PTA and booster program giveaways.
Wholesale school bag programs at Simplstc Apparel serve K–12 school districts, private schools, collegiate programs, school athletic departments, booster clubs, PTAs, school promotional events, and student organization merchandise programs.
Browse parent category: Wholesale Bags. See also Wholesale Backpacks for the full backpack catalog.
Wholesale School Bags by Style
Drawstring Backpacks — the most ordered school bag style for budget programs; 100% polyester, single main compartment, and a drawstring closure that fits all student age groups. Available under $5 per unit at volume with school colors and screen-printed logos.
Structured School Backpacks — multiple compartments for books, binders, chromebooks, and supplies; padded back panel and adjustable shoulder straps; the right school bag for student programs where the bag will be used daily as a primary school backpack.
School Tote Bags — canvas tote bags as student giveaways, book fair bags, and library carry bags; the most cost-effective printed school bag option for high-volume programs.
Sport & Athletic School Bags — sport duffel bags and athletic backpacks for school athletic department student-athlete programs; typically decorated with school name, sport, and season year.
Bulk School Bags for Large Orders & School Programs
Bulk wholesale school bags are the most cost-effective way to outfit complete school programs with branded bags for all students. Most popular bulk school bag programs:
-
Back-to-school giveaway programs — drawstring backpacks in school colors with screen-printed mascot; 100–2,000+ units
-
Student orientation welcome kits — structured school backpack with multiple compartments and embroidered school name; 50–500 units
-
Athletic department student-athlete bags — sport backpack or duffel in school colors with screen-printed team name; 15–60 units per team
-
School fundraising merchandise — branded school bags sold at the right price point to generate proceeds for school programs
-
Book fair and library programs — canvas tote bags with screen-printed school name and program logo
Volume discounts apply automatically at every quantity tier. Call +1 773-245-6241 for a complete school bag program quote.
Custom School Bags — Decorated with School Names & Logos
Custom school bags with screen-printed school names, mascots, and event graphics are the most popular decorated bag category for school programs. Our in-house decoration services for school bags:
-
Screen Printing — school mascot, name, and event logo on drawstring backpacks and canvas tote bags; the standard for high-volume school spirit and giveaway programs from 12 pieces
-
Embroidery — premium stitched school crests, logos, and student names on structured school backpacks for orientation and premium school merchandise programs
-
DTF Printing — full-color school graphics on polyester school bags for multi-color or photo-quality programs
Custom school bag programs: back-to-school events, student orientation, school spirit merchandise, athletic department uniforms, PTA gift programs, and school fundraising merchandise.
Blank School Bags for Decorators & School Suppliers
Blank wholesale school bags are available for screen printers, embroidery shops, and school merchandise suppliers. Blank drawstring backpacks and blank structured school backpacks are the most ordered by decorators serving school clients. All blank school bags ship same-week on in-stock styles with no minimum order.
-
Blank drawstring backpacks — the most ordered blank school bag; polyester, 8+ solid colors, under $5 per unit
-
Blank structured school backpacks — multiple compartments, padded back, solid colors for embroidery programs
-
Blank canvas school tote bags — natural cotton canvas for screen print and DTF school programs
School Bag Ordering Guide — Getting the Right Bag for Every School Program
School bag programs have specific requirements depending on the student age group and program purpose. Here's what to know before placing your school bag order:
-
For giveaway and event programs: drawstring backpacks are the right choice — lightweight, screen-printable, available under $5 per unit. The low cost allows outfitting every student without exceeding budget.
-
For daily student use programs: structured school backpacks with padded laptop compartment and multiple book/binder pockets. The bag must survive a full school year of daily use — don't cut corners on construction quality for daily-use programs.
-
For athletic student-athlete programs: sport backpack with ventilated shoe compartment or sport duffel bag — student-athletes need dedicated athletic gear separation from school supplies.
-
Order early for back-to-school programs: back-to-school school bag orders placed after mid-July run the risk of missing September start dates for custom programs. Order by June 30 for September delivery with decoration.
-
Confirm school color availability: not every bag style is available in every color combination. Call us before committing to a full-school-program quantity to confirm your specific school colors are in stock.
FAQs
What is the best wholesale school bag for a large giveaway program?
Drawstring backpacks are the most cost-effective wholesale school bag for giveaway programs — available under $5 per unit at volume, screen-printable with school mascots and logos, and available in school colors. Call +1 773-245-6241 for bulk pricing.
Can I get school bags with the school name printed on them?
Yes. Custom school bags with school name, mascot, and logo via screen printing, embroidery, or DTF printing are available from 12 pieces with no setup fee.
Do you carry school backpacks with laptop compartments?
Yes. Structured school backpacks with dedicated padded laptop compartments are available in our Backpacks collection — the right choice for middle school, high school, and collegiate student programs.
When should I order back-to-school bags?
For September delivery with custom decoration, order by June 30. Standard decorated school bags ship within 7–10 business days; larger school-program orders may require 2–3 weeks. Plan ahead — back-to-school is our busiest school bag season.