Your Trusted Custom Pet Bag Manufacturer led by a team with deep bag-industry experience
Premium OEM/ODM pet carrier bag manufacturing from China — airline-approved carriers, pet backpacks, sling carriers, and pet travel bags for global brands. a manufacturing network anchored by a dedicated main factory, plus branch plants and a vetted partner network factory, dependable monthly capacity (inspection records on request)+ annual capacity, MOQ from 500 pcs.
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Junyuan — Leading Custom Pet Carrier Bag Manufacturer in China
Led by a team with bag-industry experience since 2014, Junyuan Bags has been one of China’s most trusted custom pet bag manufacturers, producing high-quality pet carrier bags, airline-approved pet crates, pet backpacks, pet sling carriers, and luxury pet travel bags for brands worldwide. Our manufacturing network anchored by a dedicated main factory, plus branch plants and a vetted partner network facility in Quanzhou houses our production team and delivers high-volume monthly line capacity (inspection records on request) to clients across many export markets.
Pet carriers are one of our fastest-growing categories. With the global pet industry exceeding $320 billion, brands need a reliable manufacturing partner who understands pet-safe materials, airline compliance standards, and the unique comfort requirements that pet owners demand.
10+
Years Established
Many
Brand Partners
dependable monthly capacity (inspection records on request)+
Annual Production Capacity
Many
Export Markets Served
Types of Custom Pet Carrier Bags & Backpacks
Pet buyers often need more than one carrier format per line. We produce each of these as a custom pet bags wholesale program and can mix styles within a single container:
- Soft-sided pet carrier totes — structured open-top carriers with mesh windows, ideal for cats and small dogs.
- Pet carrier backpacks — hands-free shoulder carry with padded straps and ventilation panels for walking and travel.
- Foldable pet backpack and travel bags — collapsible shells that store flat when empty, popular for pet retail and promo programs.
- Airline-compatible pet carriers — soft carriers sized and specced to common cabin dimensions; capacity claims are matched to your target airline and confirmed separately.
- Duffle & sling pet carriers — side-access styles for vets, groomers and quick local trips.
Material choice drives both comfort and unit cost. The five build directions we quote most often are 600D/840D polyester and nylon for abrasion resistance, TPU or PU-coated shells that shed drool and rain, 3D spacer mesh and ventilation windows for steady airflow, recycled RPET for sustainability-led retail lines, and foam-padded liners with washable bases for long transport. Build details that matter for pets — wide armhole openings, secure leash clips, interior safety tethers, reinforced grab handles and padded shoulder straps — are specced on paper before production so finished goods match your sample.
Customization Capabilities — Pet-Safe Manufacturing
Pet-Safe Materials
Non-toxic Oxford cloth, breathable mesh, padded fleece lining, waterproof nylon, anti-scratch polyester. All third-party tested for pet safety.
Ventilation & Comfort
Multi-panel mesh ventilation, padded bottoms, removable fleece cushions, expandable sections, secure zipper closures with safety clips.
Size & Weight Range
Carriers for pets 2-25 kg. Small cat carriers to large dog travel bags. Custom dimensions for your target pet sizes.
Airline Compliance
Built to measurable standards, not adjectives. IATA Container Requirement 1 requires at least 16% of the four vertical sides as ventilation, with openings no larger than 25 × 25 mm for dogs and 19 × 19 mm for cats. We size to published under-seat envelopes from 17 × 11 × 9.5 in (Alaska) to 18.5 × 13.5 × 9.5 in (Southwest), and document the measurements per SKU.
Logo & Branding
Custom embroidery, printed logos, woven labels, branded hardware, personalized tags, and custom retail packaging.
Safety Features
Internal leash clips, ID tag holders, reflective strips, lockable zippers, reinforced seams, and reinforced carry handles.
Certifications & Compliance
AQL 2.5
Inspection Standard
Documented QC
In-line + Final
Third-Party Testing
Material Safety
REACH
Chemical Compliance
CPSIA
US Children’s Product Safety
Prop 65
California Chemical Safety
GPSR (EU) 2023/988
EU Product Safety
IATA LAR CR1
Designed to CR1 — not certified
Airline Compliance & TSA Screening: The Measurable Requirements
Airline compliance is the most requested feature in a custom pet carrier programme and the one most often described in adjectives rather than numbers. Below is what we actually build to, stated so that you can check it on a sample. Two separate authorities are involved and neither of them certifies a product, which is the first thing to understand before any compliance conversation.
| Authority | What it governs | Does it certify a carrier? |
|---|---|---|
| IATA Live Animals Regulations, Container Requirement 1 | Container construction and sizing for air transport | No. IATA states plainly that it does not certify, approve, endorse or sell any container, manufacturer, brand or model |
| TSA | How a pet and carrier are screened at a US security checkpoint | No. There is no TSA list of approved carriers |
| Individual airlines | Under-seat dimensions, cabin weight limits, ventilation policy | No — commercial policy, applied at check-in, and subject to change |
IATA CR1 sizing: the formula, not a size chart
CR1 does not publish a table of carrier sizes. It publishes a formula, and the container is built to the animal. Four measurements are taken with the animal standing naturally on a flat surface: A is nose to base of tail, B is ground to elbow, C is the widest point across the shoulders, and D is ground to the top of the head or ear tips.
| Dimension | Formula | Example: A 600 mm, B 240 mm, C 130 mm, D 420 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Interior length | A + ½B | 600 + 120 = 720 mm |
| Interior width | C × 2 | 130 × 2 = 260 mm |
| Interior height | D + bedding thickness | 420 + 30 = 450 mm |
| Snub-nosed breeds | Add 10% to length and width | 720 → 792 mm; 260 → 286 mm |
| Two animals, one container | Width = C × 3 | 390 mm |
| Three animals, one container | Width = C × 4 | 520 mm |
The calculated size is a minimum, not a target. The animal must still be able to stand erect, sit erect, turn around normally while standing, and lie down in a natural position without touching the top. If any of those movements is restricted at the calculated size, the container goes up one size. This is why we do not publish a weight-band sizing chart: two animals of the same weight can need different containers, and a chart built on kilograms generates returns.
The construction clauses that decide acceptance at check-in
| Component | CR1 requirement | How you verify it on a sample |
|---|---|---|
| Ventilation | ≥16% of the total area of the four vertical sides, on all four sides; side and rear openings in the upper two-thirds | Compute open area per side, not per panel; count only unobstructed aperture |
| Openings | Nose-and-paw proof: max 25 × 25 mm for dogs, max 19 × 19 mm for cats | Measure the largest aperture, including at zip ends and corners |
| Door locking pins | Must extend into the container by at least 16 mm (5/8 in) | Measure pin engagement with the door closed and loaded |
| One complete end as mesh | One full end — which may be the door — must be welded wire mesh; ≥2.5 mm wire for dogs, ≥2.0 mm for cats | Caliper the wire at three points; inspect the door panel, not just the sides |
| Plastic shell fasteners | Plastic clips must not be the only fastener on a two-piece shell; door frame reinforced at all four corners | Verify bolts or screws through the join line |
| Floor | Solid and leak-proof; must contain any waste produced in transit | 500 ml water fill test, 30 minutes |
| Wheels | Removed or rendered inoperative for air transport | Confirm a removable or locking configuration if the design has wheels |
| Water and food | Water container fixed inside and refillable from outside without opening the door | Confirm a captive bracket or spigot is moulded in |
| Labels | Green “Live Animals” plus “This Way Up” on at least two opposite sides | Check the label does not cover a ventilation opening |
| Consignment limit | Max two adults of comparable size per container, each up to 14 kg; any animal over 14 kg travels alone | Reflected in the sizing guidance on the packaging |
TSA screening: what the checkpoint actually requires
TSA does not certify, approve or endorse any pet carrier, brand or model. What it publishes is a procedure, and that procedure has direct design consequences:
- The animal is removed from the carrier before screening.
- The empty carrier passes through the X-ray machine as carry-on baggage.
- The animal is carried, or walked on a leash, through the metal detector by the passenger.
- The animal is never placed in the X-ray machine — that equipment screens objects only.
- Officers may perform an explosive trace detection swab on the passenger’s hands.
- A passenger may request private screening, which matters for nervous or reactive animals.
- Dimensions and weight limits come from the airline, not from TSA.
| TSA procedure | What it requires of the carrier |
|---|---|
| Animal removed in a public queue | Opens and lifts out one-handed, without tools. A top-loading zip alongside the end door is a functional requirement here, not styling. |
| Empty carrier through X-ray | Must lie flat and collapsed enough to pass the scanner opening. A rigid-frame carrier that will not flatten is screened separately and slows the queue. |
| Explosive trace detection swab | Lining removable and washable. Residue on a fixed lining is a recurring complaint and a source of one-star reviews. |
| Metal detector walk-through | Excess metal on the animal’s harness, not the carrier, triggers secondary screening. Keep metal D-rings to a functional minimum if the programme bundles a harness. |
In-cabin versus checked: which CR1 clauses apply
This is the most commonly misrepresented point in the category. CR1 is written primarily for animals travelling in the cargo hold. For in-cabin travel, a defined subset of clauses does not apply.
| CR1 clause | Checked / cargo hold | In-cabin with passenger |
|---|---|---|
| Rigid construction | Required | Not required — fabric carriers are acceptable |
| Spacer bars | Required where specified | Not required |
| Fixed food and water containers | Required, with external refill | Not required |
| One complete end as welded mesh | Required | Does not apply to soft-sided carriers |
| Live Animals label and orientation | Required | Still required, must not obstruct ventilation |
| Ventilation, able to stand and turn | Required | Still required, and constrained by the under-seat envelope |
Our claim for a cabin carrier is therefore stated precisely: designed to meet the in-cabin provisions of IATA LAR CR1 and the published under-seat dimensions of the named carriers. That sentence survives a retailer compliance review. “IATA approved” does not. There is also a soft-sided caveat that belongs in the specification rather than the brochure: IATA warns that a soft-sided carrier can compress when pushed under a seat, closing the ventilation aperture and allowing heat to build up. Every soft-sided cabin carrier we ship includes a rigid rod or wire frame through the top and sides, and the sample report includes a loaded-compression measurement taken with the carrier pushed into a 17-inch gap.
Hard-sided versus soft-sided: two products, two compliance scopes
| Dimension | Hard-sided | Soft-sided |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Moulded PP or ABS shell, metal hinge and locking pins, welded mesh end | Fabric over a rod or wire frame, mesh panels, removable liner |
| Travel mode | Cargo hold, checked | Cabin, under the seat |
| Binding constraint | Full CR1 construction clauses | The airline’s under-seat envelope and cabin weight limit |
| Tooling | Mould, typically $3,000–$15,000 per size | Pattern and cutting dies, typically $500–$2,000 |
| Engineering risk | Low-temperature impact resistance; latch failure under load | Frame collapse under seat compression, which closes the ventilation aperture |
Branding Options for Custom Pet Bags
Logo application turns a carrier into your brand. For bulk runs we offer the techniques that suit soft fronts, mesh panels and straps:
- Embroidery — durable, premium marks on front panels, straps and zipper pulls.
- Screen printing & heat transfers — cost-effective, high-contrast logos for smooth polyester fronts.
- Rubber patches, PVC patches & woven labels — retail-ready brand marks and hang tags.
- Printed sublimation — full-color artwork on polyester and RPET shells, Pantone-matched before production.
All branding is approved on a pre-production sample so you confirm color, size and placement before bulk manufacturing. Hardware — leash clips, interior tethers, #5 and #8 zippers, D-rings and buckles — is selected to be chew-resistant and easy to clean, and every element is signed off on that same sample.
OEM/ODM Pet Bag Manufacturing Process
01
Inquiry & Design
Share your pet bag concept. We recommend pet-safe materials and compliance requirements. Quote within 24 hours.
02
Sampling
Physical sample in 6-10 days. Test fit, ventilation, comfort, and safety features.
03
Production & QC
35-50 day production. Each unit tested for zipper strength, seam integrity, and safety.
04
Shipping
Sea, air, or express. Retail-ready packaging with care cards and brand tags.
MOQ, Lead Time & Capacity Reference
| Parameter | Custom Pet Bags / Carriers | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum order | 500 pcs / style | Lower trial quantities can be discussed for start-up and event runs |
| Sampling | 6–10 business days | After artwork and spec approval |
| Bulk lead time | 35–50 days | After sample sign-off, by quantity and finish |
| Branding | Print, embroidery, patches, woven labels | Pantone-matched, approved on sample |
| Monthly capacity | dependable monthly capacity | Monthly line capacity of the affiliated plant |
What our quotation actually breaks down
A single unit price with no basis is the most common reason buyers cannot compare suppliers in this category. Ours is itemised, and the structure is worth understanding before you evaluate any quotation — including a competitor’s.
| Line item | How we quote it | Why it matters when comparing |
|---|---|---|
| Incoterm | FOB Xiamen as standard; ex-works and DDP on request | A price without an Incoterm is not comparable. FOB and DDP quotes for the same bag differ by the entire freight and duty cost. |
| Unit price basis | Per unit, ex-works, at the stated quantity break | Quantity breaks change the price. Ask which break a competitor is quoting at before treating it as a like-for-like figure. |
| Bill of materials | Shell fabric, lining, mesh, webbing, hardware, thread, packaging — each named with weight or specification | This is where the real difference sits. A cheaper quote usually means a lighter shell, unbranded zips or a thinner foam, none of which show up in the headline price. |
| Sample fee | Charged per sample round, credited in full against the first bulk order | A free custom sample is priced somewhere. The credit-back structure is the honest version of it. |
| Tooling | Pattern and cutting dies quoted separately as a one-time cost; mould cost on hard-sided programmes | Tooling is amortised into unit cost at your quantity. Ask for the amortised figure, not the headline. |
| HS code | Typically 4202.92 where the outer surface is textile; 4202.12 where it is plastic or rubber | Classification follows the outer material, and it sets your duty rate. Confirm it against the actual shell before the first shipment rather than after. |
| Landed cost inputs | Freight, insurance, duty and last-mile quoted separately so you can build the landed cost yourself | A supplier who cannot give you these separately is asking you to accept a margin you cannot see. |
Two practical tests follow from this. Ask every supplier for the bill of materials behind their unit price, and ask which Incoterm the number is quoted on. Those two questions will separate a real quotation from a headline figure faster than any factory tour.
Pricing moves with fabric weight, mesh, hardware, decoration and quantity rather than a single tariff. Send your spec sheet and target price to [email protected] and our team returns a quotation, typically within one business day.
Related Pet Carrier Manufacturing Resources
Three deeper resources from our pet carrier library, depending on what you need to decide next:
- Custom Pet Carrier Bag Manufacturing: The Complete B2B Guide — the full sourcing manual covering materials, OEM vs ODM, QC protocols, cost structure and compliance documentation.
- Top 10 Pet Bag Manufacturers Compared — how the leading pet carrier factories stack up on MOQ, certifications and monthly capacity.
- Pet Bag Collection — the carrier structures, backpacks, totes and slings we currently produce, with the customization options available on each.
Frequently Asked Questions — Pet Bag Manufacturing
What is the MOQ for custom pet carrier bags?
Our MOQ is 500 pieces per design. For large orders (5,000+ pieces), we offer volume pricing.. We also support trial orders for new pet brands, usually at a higher unit cost. For a multi-size programme, MOQ applies per size per colourway, so a three-size launch is quoted as three minimums — ask for that breakdown before comparing suppliers.
Are your pet bags airline-approved?
There is no such thing as an airline-approved carrier, and no authority certifies one. What we can document is measurable: our carriers are designed to meet IATA LAR Container Requirement 1 — at least 16% of the four vertical sides open as ventilation on all four sides, openings within 25 × 25 mm for dogs and 19 × 19 mm for cats, and door locking pins engaging at least 16 mm into the container — and sized to the published under-seat limits of the carriers your market sells into. IATA does not certify or approve any container, manufacturer or brand, and compliance is assessed by the airline at check-in, so we supply the measurements and test records rather than an “IATA-certified” claim.
What materials do you use for pet bags?
Pet-safe materials including non-toxic Oxford cloth, breathable mesh panels, padded fleece or sherpa lining, waterproof nylon, and anti-scratch fabrics. All materials are third-party tested for chemical safety, and we hold REACH SVHC and Annex XVII documentation for the shells, linings and coatings we run most often. If you need OEKO-TEX Standard 100 testing on the lining, we can arrange third-party testing as an add-on.
Can you make pet bags for different animal sizes?
Yes. We manufacture carriers for small pets up to 5 kg, medium up to 12 kg, and large up to 25 kg, each engineered with appropriate ventilation area, load rating and structure. Note that IATA sizing is calculated from the animal’s measurements rather than from its weight, so for airline-facing programmes we build to the CR1 formula and publish a measuring guide rather than a weight chart.
Do you offer private label pet bag services?
Yes. Complete private label services including custom logo embroidery, branded zipper pulls, woven labels, care tags with your branding, and custom retail packaging. Pet-safe inks and materials are used throughout so your branding remains compliant for animal products.
How long does sampling and bulk production take for custom pet bags?
Sampling takes 6–10 business days from design and material confirmation. Bulk production lead time is 35–50 days depending on order quantity, size variants and customisation level. Add freight on top: roughly 14–20 days by ocean to the US West Coast and 5–10 days by air. Rush orders can be accommodated with advance scheduling.
What certifications and test documentation do you hold?
Factory-level: documented quality-management procedures and social-audit documentation for our affiliated partner facilities. Product-level: third-party material safety reports for the fabrics, foams and coatings, REACH SVHC and Annex XVII documentation for EU-bound goods, and CPSIA and California Proposition 65 testing where your channel or positioning requires it. For EU shipments we also supply the traceability information required under the General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988. Note that CE does not apply to pet carriers — CE marking covers specific directives such as toys, PPE, electrical equipment and medical devices, and a pet carrier falls under none of them.
How is quality controlled on custom pet bag orders?
Every production run is inspected to AQL 2.5 for major defects and 4.0 for minor. Beyond the visual inspection, functional checks include zipper cycle testing, a loaded handle pull test at three times the rated load, a 500 ml leak test on the base, ventilation open-area measurement, and a loaded-compression check on soft-sided cabin carriers. Each custom pet bag carries a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects.
Is there such a thing as a TSA approved pet carrier?
No. TSA does not certify, approve or endorse any pet carrier, brand or model, and there is no TSA list of approved carriers. What TSA publishes is a checkpoint procedure: the animal is removed from the carrier, the empty carrier passes through the X-ray machine, and the animal is carried or walked through the metal detector by the passenger. The animal is never placed in the X-ray machine. Officers may swab the passenger’s hands for explosive trace residue, and a passenger may request private screening. Carrier dimensions and weight limits are set by the airline, not by TSA. Any listing claiming “TSA approved” is making a claim that cannot be substantiated.
How do I calculate the correct carrier size for a pet?
IATA CR1 uses a formula, not a size chart. With the animal standing naturally, A is nose to base of tail, B is ground to elbow, C is the widest point across the shoulders and D is ground to the top of the head or ear tips. Interior length is A + ½B, interior width is C × 2, and interior height is D plus bedding thickness. Add 10% to length and width for snub-nosed breeds. For two animals in one container the width becomes C × 3, and C × 4 for three. The result is a minimum — the animal must still be able to stand, sit, turn around and lie down naturally — so if any of those movements is restricted, go up one size.
What is the difference between hard-sided and soft-sided pet carriers?
They are different products rather than variants. Hard-sided carriers are moulded PP or ABS shells built for the cargo hold, with metal hinge and locking pins and a welded mesh end, and they must satisfy the full set of CR1 construction clauses; tooling runs $3,000–$15,000 per size. Soft-sided carriers are fabric over a rod or wire frame built for the cabin, where the binding constraint is the airline’s under-seat envelope; tooling runs $500–$2,000. A quotation that does not state which one it covers cannot be compared against another.
Does an in-cabin carrier need the same IATA requirements as a checked carrier?
No. IATA LAR CR1 is written primarily for animals travelling in the cargo hold, and for in-cabin travel a defined subset of clauses does not apply: the container does not have to be rigid, so fabric carriers are acceptable; spacer bars are not required; fixed food and water containers are not required; and the requirement that one complete end be welded wire mesh does not apply to soft-sided carriers. What still applies is the Live Animals label, positioned so it does not obstruct ventilation, and adequate ventilation with the animal able to stand and turn. The honest claim is “designed to meet the in-cabin provisions of IATA LAR CR1 and the published under-seat dimensions of the named carriers”, which survives a compliance review where “IATA approved” does not.
Why Choose Junyuan as Your Pet Bag Manufacturer?
✅ Pet Product Expertise
deep bag-industry experience in bag manufacturing with deep specialization in pet carriers and pet-safe materials.
✅ Airline Compliance
IATA-compliant designs that pass airline inspections. Save time and ensure regulatory compliance.
✅ Flexible MOQ from 500 pcs
Support pet brands at every stage — from startup DTC labels to established retail chains.
✅ Complete OEM/ODM
From concept to retail-ready packaging. In-house design, sampling, production, QC, shipping.
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