FAQ

Do you ship worldwide?

Yes! Visit our Shipping Page for more information about our Canada, USA, and international shipping options.

Where are The Market Bags made?

All of our reusable bags are handcrafted with love in Kelowna, Canada using sustainable materials.

We have a wonderful team of talented local seamstresses that are passionate about our mission to inspire change.

It's important to us to provide opportunities within our community. From aesthetically pleasing designs to quality workmanship, we create bags that you'll be proud to own.

What is Mamas for Mamas, and what's your motivation for donating 1% of all sales to them?

Mamas for Mamas is a charitable organization that supports mothers in crisis, and provides ongoing support to low income mamas and their kids.

One of the programs they offer is a Sustainable Nourishment Program which supports and promotes food security for low income mothers and families.

Julia, the founder of The Market Bags believes that everyone deserves access to proper nutrition. As an early childhood educator for over a decade, Julia saw the direct correlation between nutrition and child development. It was a no brainer to help this great organization and it's members.

Why should I use reusable grocery bags

Disposable plastic grocery bags and plastic produce bags are major contributors to a planet wide plastic problem. Not only are these devastating our environment, who wants to use cheap plastic bags that rip apart when you put too much in them?!

Reusable bags have been available for some time now, however many of them are made from plastic and synthetic materials. Although they are reusable, at some point they will end up in our landfills and will not break down.

So to help battle this major crisis, grab some reusable grocery or produce bags and help our pretty little planet; It's the only one we've got.

What types of reusable bags do you offer?

We offer the following reusable bags both online and at retailers around the world:

Produce bags

Grocery Bags

Tote bags

Snack bags

Bread bags

Nut milk bags

Zip bags

Zip pouches

What would you recommend for a gift?

Our bags are so versatile that we're confident you could choose any of our bags as a gift and they'll be loved by that someone you care about or check our our reusable bag bundles for a quick, easy and thoughtful gift.

Still hesitant? How about one of our gift cards that allows your friends or family to choose their own special favorites from The Market Bags. Visit our GIFT CARDS page to grab one today.

Where do you source your fabric from?

Our materials vary. Our upcycled cotton is thrifted from within our community at organizations that usually give back to charities. It's a double whammy, they donate to charities and we donate to charities!

Our GOTS certified organic cotton which includes our mesh, muslin, and canvas is sourced from a family owned and operated factory in India that follows Max Havelaar fair trade guidelines. We ensure all of our suppliers operate ethically, and for this reason we are happy to support them.

How do I make changes to an order I've already place?

Please email hello@themarketbags.ca and we will do our best to accommodate any changes as necessary

When will I receive my order?

We're stoked that you're excited to get your reusable produce bags! We aim to fulfill all orders within 3 business days (often orders are shipped the next day). However once in a while there may be an unforeseen reason that we're unable to meet this deadline. In these rare situations we appreciate your patience while our team works as fast as we can.