Woven Tote
Saturated colour, foldable and lightweight. Wipe-clean
material. Inside pocket with zipper closure.
$32 retail, Candym Enterprises, 800-263-3551,
www.candym.com
BEST FOR retro lovers
Garbo Tote
Circular straw bag accented with fun
polka dot fabric. Fully-lined, drawstring
closure. Includes zippered pouch
and separate pocket. $29.99 retail,
Accents de Ville by Linea, 888-315-4632,
www.adv-imports.com
Canvas Beach Bag
Cotton canvas bag in a variety
of fun summer colours and patterns.
Coin pouch included. $25 retail,
World Folk Art Imports, 800-567-2670,
www.worldfolkart.com
Minisax
Reusable lunch bag with built-in coffee
cup holder, perfect for packing beach lunches. Includes mini
pouch for easy storage. $5.90 retail, Design Home Gift &
Paper, 800-663-9950, www.designhome.ca
MATERIAL MAT TERS
Beyond its shape and style, a
beach bag’s material impacts its
functionality. Hone up on your
knowledge of different fabrics, so you
can help customers choose the bag
that's best for them.
Canvas
Sturdy and a good choice for carrying
heavier items like shoes, fins
and masks. Can be tossed into the
washing machine.
Insulated
Helps keep food and beverages
chilled. Great for protecting
medicine and baby formula from
the heat as well.
Nylon
Typically water-resistant and resistant
to mould and mildew, making it a
great material for wet clothes and
bathing suits. Sturdiness depends
on weight of fabric.
Polyester
Wrinkle resistant and durable with
high colour retention.
Polypropylene
Colourfast, tough and flexible. Can
degrade with prolonged exposure to
UV rays.
Straw
Practical and fashionable. Should
be lined to keep beach gear from
snagging.
Vinyl
Won't absorb moisture and can
be rinsed or wiped off easily to
remove sand.
EXTRAS!
Winning Attributes
Practical beach bags include the
following: water-resistant pouch for
sunscreen, outside pockets for
shades, camera and cellphone, and
a zippered pouch for keys, jewellery
and other valuables.
Bonuses
A bag that also has a pocket
for water bottles and a water-
resistant compartment for carrying
wet bathing suits and towels,
is a real winner.
