Chicory Tote vs Upcycled Tee-Tote: Which Tote Fits Your Day?
By The Yetee | Published: 2026-11-04
Category: Vergleiche
A practical comparison of the Chicory Tote and Upcycled Tee-Tote Bag on size, materials, and availability, so you can pick the right everyday carry.
Quick answer
Choose the Chicory Tote if you want a predictable, understated everyday bag at a known size; choose the Upcycled Tee-Tote Bag if you value one-of-a-kind character and a lower entry price over exact dimensions and repeat availability.
What the size difference means for daily use
The Upcycled Tee-Tote Bag is approximately 15" x 19" including the strap, so the usable body is smaller than that figure suggests. That is fine for a phone, wallet, keys, and a light layer, but it is not a market-haul bag. The Chicory Tote's dimensions are not listed in the catalog, so treat it as an everyday accessory rather than a known-capacity hauler and measure a bag you already like before committing to either one for a specific job.
Material and durability: printed tee fabric vs. a standard tote
The Upcycled Tee-Tote Bag is handmade from leftover tees, so the fabric weight and print condition vary from bag to bag. That is part of the charm, but it also means you cannot compare printed tote durability across units the way you can with a standardized product. The Chicory Tote is described only as a practical everyday accessory from a brand known for simple, quality accessories; the catalog does not specify its material, so ask before assuming it is canvas or heavy cotton.
Availability and repeat buying
Each Upcycled Tee-Tote Bag is unique and handmade, and once a design sells out it is gone for good. If you find a print you love, buy it when you see it rather than waiting. The Chicory Tote is a standard catalog item, which makes it the safer choice if you want to replace a worn bag later or buy the same style for more than one person.
Key trade-offs to weigh
- Price vs. predictability: The Upcycled Tee-Tote Bag is the lower-cost entry point, but you accept variable fabric and no restock; the Chicory Tote costs more for a standardized, repeatable product. Decide whether budget or consistency matters more before you choose.
- Character vs. exact sizing: Pick the upcycled bag if you want a handmade, printed tee tote with unique character; pick the Chicory Tote if you need to plan around a known size, and confirm its dimensions with the store since they are not listed.
- One-off vs. repeat purchase: Buy the upcycled design as soon as you see one you like because sold-out designs do not return; choose the Chicory Tote if you may want the same bag again later or for someone else.
Product facts at a glance
- Upcycled Tee-Tote Bag: Approximately 15" x 19" including strap; each bag is unique and handmade, hand sewn by Pam. Expect a compact, one-of-a-kind bag rather than a standardized size, so check the usable body against what you carry daily.
Upcycled Tee-Tote Bag - Chicory Tote: Chicory Tote is a practical everyday accessory from Chicory, shipped from Yetee HQ in Aurora, Illinois. A repeatable, understated option when you want a known brand and consistent availability rather than a one-off.
Chicory Tote
Which tote fits your day?
Best for
- Shoppers who want a unique, handmade printed tee tote at a low price
- Light everyday carry: phone, wallet, keys, and a small layer
Not for
- Anyone who needs a guaranteed size or material specification before buying
- Heavy market hauls or buyers who want to reorder the same design later
