I use my totes for carrying groceries and other purchases. They are made out of parachute fabric, super strong, super light and fold up very small. The handle goes across the bottom for extra support. I have a set of 5 that fold up into a very small pouch that snaps onto my purse handle. They can carry as many groceries as I used to put into 20! plastic bags. They were a gift from my daughter. They are the handiest thing I own and I wouldn't take $100 for them but I think she paid $35 for them. The aren't quilted but are of very bright, bold and fun prints. The big advantage is that until I want to use them they are in this super small pouch. They wash like a dream. If I can lift it, they can hold it. I can't praise them enough. I haven't carried a regular tote bag since I got them; I have about 5 gathering dust in my closet.