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contents About Us Our Values How to Order Bag Terms Customization Options Bag Styles Accessories Conference Bags Tote Bags Lifestyle Bags Shopper Bags Gift Bags Packaging Colors 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 11 14 17 20 22 24 27 29 2
about us break the cycle Freeset USA is the non-profit distributor for Freeset India, a fair trade freedom business that employs women in West Bengal, India. Freeset India s goal is to break the cycle of generational poverty and sexual exploitation they experience by offering jobs to these women. We make custom bags, t-shirts, and fabric. If you have any questions please email our team at connect@freesetusa.com. our impact Freeset India employs over 250 women. Of those, 40% are funded by Freeset USA s sales. While working at Freeset India, these women are provided with the tools to: receive quality healthcare financially support their family save money for their future be part of a safe community support their kid s education give their family better nutrition 3
our values sustainable, people-centered products In the business world, profit is often more important than people, and sourcing cheap resources comes at the expense of the environment. We re not okay with this. At Freeset, we re challenging the standard manufacturing model. We believe that people are valuable and should be treated with respect, regardless of our bottom line. We also believe that we should respect our earth and do whatever we can to protect the world we live in. We are committed to empowering our staff and working to alleviate poverty in our community. We also want to empower you, the consumer to choose products made under fair conditions. fair trade guaranteed Freeset India a proud member of the World Fair Trade organization and was awarded Fair Trade Guaranteed status on April 12, 2016. This achievement recognizes Freeset India s existing fair trade practices and their commitment to constant improvement. Freeset India is committed to providing fair, living wages and a healthy working environment for all their employees. Freeset India s wages are above the national minimum and all staff receive training, health care, child care, and savings plans. eco-friendly practices Pesticides and fertilizers used to grow non-organic cotton have had a terrible impact on the earth and those who work it. That s why Freeset India sources Global Organic Textile Standard certified 100% organic cotton for our t-shirts. Freeset India s raw materials are sourced from suppliers who use sustainable farming and production processes. This means they avoid the use of chemicals, hormones, and preservatives that damage the earth and are harmful for people. Freeset India also uses water-based ink for screen printing to avoid harmful petrochemicals. 4
how to order your bags 1: choose a bag style 2: pick colors & features 3: get a quote We currently offer 70 product options. See pages 27-29 to get started. Email bags@freesetusa.com to get your custom quote. 4: send us your artwork See our artwork templates. (freesetusa.com/templates) 5: confirm your order Review & confirm your order with our bags team. 5
bag terms handle flap handle gusset shoulder strap seam front (seam to seam) front gusset front internal zipped lining pocket internal pouch internal gusset pocket 6
what can you customize? fabric color bag dimensions handle styles fasteners add/remove pouches add/remove pockets custom print 7
accessories makeup pouch* handy pouch (jute) handy pouch (cotton) large CB014 small CB013 large JB006 med JB005 small JB004 large CC029 med CC028 small CC027 Code CB013, CB014 Code JB004, JB005, JB006 Code CC027, CC028, CC029 Dimensions CB013: 4 x 7 x 2 CB014: 6 x 8 x 3 Cotton sheeting Dimensions JB004: 4 x 6 x 2.5 JB005: 6 x 8 x 3 JB006: 7 x 11 x 4 Dimensions Lining Recycled sari Laminated Jute Nylon zipper* Nylon zipper* Lining Folded jute handle (JB004:.75 x 6 ) (JB005:.75 x 7 ) (JB006:.75 x 8 ) *optional braided sari tassel available CC027 4 x 6 x 2.5 CC028: 6 x 8 x 3 CC029: 7 x 11 x 4 Cotton canvas Cotton sheeting Nylon zipper* Folded cotton handle (CC027:.75 x 6 ) (CC028:.75 x 7 ) (CC029:.75 x 8 ) 8
accessories classic pencil case pencil case laptop sleeve Code CC004 Code NB005 Code CC006 Dimensions 4 x 9 Dimensions 6 x 9 Dimensions** 11 x 15 Cotton canvas Laminated Jute Cotton canvas Nylon zipper* Lining Cotton sheeting optional Lining Cotton sheeting Nylon zipper* Wooden button w/ elastic loop *optional braided sari tassel available Comes with cotton sheeting bag for power cords (9 x 5 ) **fits 13 MacBook Pro - can be customized to any size 9
accessories pencil pod treasure pod loop key chain Code CC009 Code CC015 Code CC012 Dimensions 2 x 8 x 2 Dimensions 3 x 6 x 3.5 Dimensions 4 x 1.5 Cotton canvas Cotton canvas Cotton canvas Nylon zipper* Nylon zipper* Lining** Cotton sheeting Folded cotton handle (.75 x 6 ) Key ring *optional braided sari tassel available **optional recycled sari lining available 10
conference bags freedom freedom conference folio Code MP001 Code CE005 Code CE007 Dimensions 14 x 12 x 4 Dimensions 14 x 12 x 5 Dimensions 11 x 15 Laminated Jute Laminated Jute Laminated Jute -- -- Velcro Cotton webbing handles (1 x 14 ) Nylon webbing shoulder strap w/plastic Cotton webbing shoulder strap (1.5 x adjuster (2 x 57 fully extended) 38 fully extended) Internal pouch w/ velcro closure (6 x 7 ) -- 11
conference bags courier envoy messenger Code CE003 Code CE002 Code CE001 Dimensions 12 x 12 x 4 Dimensions 12 x 12 x 5 Dimensions 12 x 15 x 5 Laminated Jute Laminated Jute Laminated Jute Velcro Plastic clip Plastic clip Nylon webbing shoulder strap w/plastic Nylon webbing shoulder strap w/plastic adjuster (2 x 53 fully extended) adjuster (2 x 53 fully extended) Internal gusset pocket (5 x 3 ) Internal pouch w/velcro closure (6 x 7 ) External back pocket (10 x 12 ) Internal gusset pocket (5 x 5 ) Nylon webbing shoulder strap w/plastic adjuster (2 x 53 fully extended) Internal pouch w/velcro closure (6 x 7 ) Internal gusset pocket (5 x 5 ) Drink bottle holder 12
conference bags festival rucksack rucksack (cotton) rucksack (jute) small CC019 large CC026 Code CC019, CC026 Code CC030 Code EN002 Dimensions CC019: 16 x 13 Dimensions 19 x 14 x 5 Dimensions 19 x 14 x 5 CC026: 18 x 14 Cotton canvas Unlaminated Jute Cotton canvas* Cotton rope drawstring Cotton rope drawstring Cotton rope drawstring Cotton rope drawstring straps (CC019:.25 x 30 ) (CC026:.25 x 34 ) *also available in cotton sheeting Cotton rope drawstring straps (.25 x 34 ) External zip pocket (14 x 14 ) Cotton sheeting upper Cotton rope drawstring straps (.25 x 34 ) External zip pocket (14 x 14 ) Cotton sheeting upper 13
tote bags everyday amity horizon (handles) large CB002 med. CB005 small CB006 x-small CB007 large CB003 small CB009 Code CB002, CB005, CB006, CB007 Code CB003, CB009 Code CC014 Dimensions CB002: 16 x 16 Dimensions CB003: 14 x 15 x 5 Dimensions 13 x 17 x 6 CB005: 14 x 14 CB009: 10 x 10 x 4 CB006: 12 x 12 Cotton canvas CB007: 10 x 10 Cotton sheeting* Lining Cotton sheeting Cotton sheeting* -- Magnetic snap : -- Folded cotton handles (CB003: 2 x 24 ) (CB009: 1 x 22 ) Zipped lining pocket (7 x 9 ) Folded cotton handles (CB002, CB005, Folded cotton handles (1.5 x 26 ) CB006: 1 x 25 ) (CB007:.75 x 20 ) *also available in cotton canvas 14
tote bags bounty hope* hope* (zip top) Code CC008 Code EN003 Code JB007 Dimensions 16 x 21 Dimensions 14 x 14 x 4 Dimensions 14 x 14 x 4 Cotton canvas Unlaminated Jute Unlaminated Jute Magnetic snap Lining: Cotton sheeting Lining: Cotton sheeting Folded cotton handles (1.5 x 24 ) Optional internal pouch Magnetic snap Large sari braid handles (.75 x 26 ) Zipped lining pocket (7 x 9 ) Nylon zipper Large sari braid handles (.75 x 26 ) Zipped lining pocket (7 x 9 ) 15
tote bags harmony simplicity Code LS003 Code EN001 Dimensions 11 x 14 x 5 Dimensions 14 x 14 x 6 Unlaminated Jute Unlaminated Jute Lining Cotton sheeting Lining: -- Magnetic snap -- Jute handles w/ cotton lining (1.5 x 24 ) Zipped lining pocket (7 x 9 ) Jute webbing handles (1 x 22 ) 16
lifestyle bags clutch bondhu forever Code CC032 Code CC016 Code CC022, CC025 Dimensions 6 x 9 Dimensions 13 x 13 x 3 Dimensions 15 x 17 x 6 Cotton canvas Cotton canvas Cotton canvas Lining Black polyester Wooden button w/ elastic loop Lining: Cotton sheeting Metal zipper Folded cotton wristlet (.75 x 12 ) Zipped lining pocket (3 x 6 ) * Adjustable tied shoulder strap (4 x 39 ) Two internal pockets (9 x 6.5 ) *Pockets can be removed & side trim can be added CC022: None, CC025: Nylon zipper Folded cotton handles (2 x 24 ) Zipped lining pocket (7 x 9 ) External front pocket (13 x 17 ) CC025: Lining pocket (7 x 9 ) 17
lifestyle bags horizon (shoulder) satellite territory Code CC020 Code CC001 Code CC013 Dimensions 13 x 17 x 6 Dimensions 10 x 13 x 4 Dimensions 12 x 16 x 4 Cotton canvas Cotton canvas Cotton canvas Lining Cotton sheeting Velcro Velcro Magnetic snap Adjustable cotton webbing shoulder strap w/ wire adjuster (2 x 53 ) Zipped lining pocket (7 x 9 ) Adjustable cotton webbing shoulder strap w/ wire adjuster (2 x 53 ) External zipped back pocket (8 x 13 ) External gusset pocket (7 x 4 ) Adjustable cotton webbing shoulder strap w/ wire adjuster (2 x 53 ) External zipped back pocket (10 x 16 ) 2 External gusset pockets (7 x 4 ) Internal laptop divider 18
lifestyle bags getaway duffel traveller Code CC021 Code CC023 Code CC031 Dimensions 14 x 11 x 6 Dimensions 19 x 16 x 10 Dimensions 21 x 11 x 11 Cotton canvas Cotton canvas Cotton canvas Lining Cotton sheeting Cotton rope drawstring w/ slider Lining Cotton sheeting Cotton rope drawstring w/ slider Folded cotton handle (.75 x 7 ) Adjustable cotton webbing shoulder straps w/ wire adjuster (2 x 37 ) Front pocket (9 x 11 ) Lining pocket (7 x 11 ) Adjustable cotton webbing shoulder Metal zipper strap w/ wire adjuster (2 x 37 ) Internal pouch w/ velcro closure (5 x 6 ) Rolled webbing handles (.75 x 16 ) Adjustable cotton webbing shoulder strap w/ wire adjuster (2 x 45 ) Zipped lining pocket (9 x 8 ) Simple side pocket (9 x 8 ) Zipped side pocket (9 x 8 ) 19
shopper bags spree cluster farmhouse Code CC017 Code LS001 Code LS002 Dimensions 12 x 14 x 6 Dimensions 12 x 14 x 6 Dimensions 14 x 16 x 7 Cotton canvas Laminated jute Laminated Jute Magnetic snap Magnetic snap -- Folded cotton handles (1.5 x 24 ) Jute handles lined w/black polyester Internal pouch w/ velcro closure (6 x 7 ) (1.5 x 24 ) Internal gusset pocket (5 x 5 ) Internal pouch w/ velcro closure (6 x 7 ) Internal gusset pocket (5 x 5 ) Jute handles lined w/black polyester (1.5 x 24 ) Internal pouch w/ velcro closure (6 x 9 ) 2 Internal gusset pocket (5 x 6 ) 20
shopper bags liberty shopper Code MP003 Code MP002 Dimensions 16 x 14 x 5 Dimensions 16 x 16 x 6 Laminated Jute Laminated jute -- -- Jute handles lined w/black polyester (1 x 14 ) Cotton webbing handles (1 x 14 ) 21
gift bags bling box goody large CB012 med. CB011 small CB010 Code CB010, CB011, CB012 Code NB002 Code JB003 Dimensions CB010: 4 x 4 Dimensions 6 x 6 x 4 Dimensions 8 x 10 x 4 CB011: 5 x 5 CB012: 6 x 6 Laminated jute Laminated Jute Cotton sheeting -- -- Cotton cord drawstring * Folded jute handles (.75 x 11 ) Folded jute handles (.5 x 14 ) *Also available with Sari lining & braided sari handles 22
gift bags gift memento wine Code NB001 Code LS005 Code NB003, NB004 Dimensions 10 x 8 x 4 Dimensions 13 x 13 x 5 Dimensions 14 x 5 x 4 Laminated jute Laminated jute Laminated Jute -- -- -- Rope handles (.25 x 14 ) Cane loop handles (6 x 3.5 ) NB003: D-shaped cane handles (2.75 x 2.75 ) NB004: Rope handles (.25 x 11 ) 23
packaging window box window box slim window gift Code PB001 Code PB002 Code PB003 Dimensions 6 x 6 x 4 Dimensions 6 x 6 x 2.75 Dimensions 10 x 8 x 4 Laminated jute Laminated jute Laminated Jute -- -- -- Rolled jute handles Clear plastic window (3.5 x 5 ) Rolled jute handles Clear plastic window (3.5 x 5 ) 1 laminated jute divider Rolled jute handles Clear plastic window (7 x 7 ) 1 laminated jute divider 24
packaging window gift slim window goody window goody slim Code PB004 Code PB005 Code PB006 Dimensions 10 x 8 x 2.75 Dimensions 8 x 10 x 4 Dimensions 8 x 10 x 2.75 Laminated jute Laminated jute Laminated Jute -- -- -- Rolled jute handles Clear plastic window (7 x 7 ) 2 laminated jute dividers Rolled jute handles Clear plastic window (4.75 x 9 ) 2 laminated jute dividers Rolled jute handles Clear plastic window (4.75 x 9 ) 3 laminated jute dividers 25
packaging window treat window wine window double wine short PB008 tall PB009 Code PB007 Code PB008, PB009 Code PB010 Dimensions 7.25 x 6.5 x 2.75 Dimensions PB008: 10 x 4.75 x 4 Dimensions 13.75 x 8 x 4 Laminated jute PB009: 13.75 x 4.75 x 4 Laminated Jute -- Laminated jute -- Rolled jute handles Clear plastic window (6.25 x 4.5 ) 3 laminated jute dividers -- Cotton rope handles Clear plastic window (PB008: 6.5 x 3.75 ) (PB009: 10 x 3.75 ) Cotton rope handles Clear plastic window (10 x 7 ) 1 laminated jute divider 26
jute colors Note: Colors are indicative only and may vary slightly from the actual material. laminated laminated & unlaminated Taupe - TA Mustard - MU Burnt Orange (BO) Parchment - PM Natural - NA Red - RD Navy Blue - NB Sea Green - SG Forest Green - FG Magenta - MG Indigo - IN Sky Blue - SB Chocolate Brown - CB Earth Brown - EB Gray - GY Olive - OL Black - BK laminated vs. unlaminated Laminated jute has a layer of LDPE biodegradable plastic fused to one side of the material, providing some rigidity. Bags like the Farmhouse and Messenger that need structure are made with laminated jute. Unlaminated jute is pliable, with a stretchable weave. It is best suited for bags that do not need to be rigid, such as the Hope or Simplicity. Custom colors are available, contact bags@freesetusa.com for more info. 27
cotton & juco colors All cotton colors are available with 100% GOTS certified organic cotton.* Note: Colors are indicative only and may vary slightly from the actual material. cotton canvas 310 gsm Natural - NAC organic only Black - BKC organic only Gray - GYC organic only Navy Blue - NBC organic only Burgundy - BGC organic only cotton sheeting 145 gsm Natural - NC organic only Charcoal - CC organic & regular Lime Green - LC organic only Ocean Blue - OC organic only juco Juco is a blend of jute and cotton with jute yarn woven in one direction and cotton yarn in the other. Juco - NJC unlaminated *While we use 100% organic cotton fabric, the dyeing process used for colored options is not currently GOTS certified. Custom colors are available, contact bags@freesetusa.com for more info. 28
feature options Measurements refer to width of handle, except where noted differently. If no measurement is noted then the handle width can be customized. handles Jute + Recycled Sari Every sari is unique Jute + Cotton sheeting Sheeting color range Cane Rectangle 3.5 H x 6.25 W Jute Webbing Natural. 1, 1.5, 2 Rolled Jute Webbing Natural Folded Jute Jute color range Cotton Rope Natural & Black, 0.25 Sari braid Large or small Polyester Black Cane D-shape 2.75 H x 2.75 W Cotton Webbing Natural & Black. 1, 1.5, 2 Rolled Cotton Webbing Natural & Black Folded Cotton Cotton color ranges shoulder straps fasteners Cotton Webbing Natural & Black; 1.5, 2 Plastic Adjuster Black; 1.5, 2 Cotton color ranges Plastic Clip Black; 1.5, 2 Nylon zip standard pull Cream & black* Wooden Button Wood & black Nylon Webbing Black; 2 Metal Adjuster Antique brass; 2 Velcro Black & White; 1, 2 Metal zip metal pull** Antique brass Magnetic snap Antique brass*** 29