Okay, so I grabbed these cotton tote bags for a DIY project and here's the real tea ☕

First off - durability is no joke! These bags held my 10lb bag of rice PLUS groceries without even blinking. The cross-stitching at the handles? Genius move. My plastic bag trauma is officially cured.

The natural beige color had me doing a double-take though - thought there were bugs on them at first! Turns out it's just natural fiber variations. Pro tip: if you're doing tie-dye like I did, rinse them first unless you want surprise speckles in your design.

Washing is... complicated. They wrinkle up like my grandma's forehead when wet. Had to iron them post-dyeing (yes, I'm extra) but they came out looking fresh as daisies. Just don't throw them in the dryer unless you want a tote bag fit for a dollhouse.

Used mine for everything from beach days to emergency grocery runs. Saw someone complain about thickness - honey, it's cotton not kevlar! For the price? Absolute steal. My kid uses his as a sleepover bag and it's still kicking after 3 months.

Final verdict: 4.5/5 ⭐ Would totally buy again (maybe in white next time). Perfect for crafty projects or daily use if you're not expecting indestructible military-grade material.