
Simons Maison
Potato Storage Bag
This Simons Maison exclusive bag, designed in Canada, is a reusable potato storage solution that keeps potatoes fresh longer by using a blackout-lined recycled cotton fabric to block light and allow air circulation. It features a drawstring closure, measures 12.5 x 18 inches (32 x 46 cm), and is machine washable in cold water (hang to dry).
- Material
- Recycled cotton fabric with blackout lining
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Food Storage > Food Storage Bags
Specifications
A reusable bag made from recycled cotton to keep potatoes fresh longer.
Drawstring closure, blackout lining for air circulation, prevents germination.
- Material
- Recycled cotton fabric with blackout lining
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Food Storage > Food Storage Bags
Additional Attributes
- reusable
- recycled cotton
- blackout lining
- air circulation
- prevents germination
- drawstring closure
- machine washable
- hang dry
- 12.5 x 18 inches
- exclusive
- designed in Canada
Product Insights
The Simons Maison Potato Storage Bag ($15 CAD) is a decorative, recycled-cotton bag that preserves potato freshness via blackout lining and ventilation, holding 2.5–5 kg of root vegetables. Its wide top and drawstring offer easy hand access but lacks a side zipper for quick retrieval; optimal use requires cool, dark storage away from ethylene sources. Machine-washable, it offsets its premium price over jute bags by reducing food waste and doubling as kitchen decor.
Verified claims
- Capacity
- Holds 2.5–5 kg of potatoes, enough for a typical grocery purchase.
- Access
- Buyers report easy hand access through the wide top, but the bag has no side zipper for quick retrieval.
- Versatility
- Suitable for onions, garlic, and other root vegetables besides potatoes.
- Durability
- The bag is machine washable, and the recycled-cotton drawstring is designed for regular daily use.
- Decorative appeal
- Buyers describe the bag as adorable for the pantry and praise its construction and design.
- Sprout prevention
- Blackout lining blocks light and ventilates to prevent potato sprouting and greening.
- Usage requirements
- For optimal storage, keep the bag at 42–50°F, away from ethylene sources, and load only sound, undamaged potatoes.
- Storage
- For best results, store the bag away from onions in a cool, dark, ventilated place.
- Size
- Measures 32×46 cm, fits 5-10 lb potatoes, larger than KitchenCraft 24×24 cm.
- Recycled cotton
- Outside is 100% reprocessed cotton from waste, saving water and avoiding pesticides.
- Freshness preservation
- Blackout lining and breathable cotton keep potatoes fresher by blocking light and venting moisture.
- Value
- At $15 CAD, it costs more than jute bags but reduces food waste to offset the premium.
- Washability
- Machine-washable in cold water; must air-dry thoroughly to preserve liner
- Care
- Machine wash cold and air-dry thoroughly for longest life.
- Ethylene compatibility
- Avoid co-storing ethylene-producing produce with potatoes in this bag.
- Design exclusivity
- Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada.
- Functional design
- Drawstring closure, ventilated blackout liner, and dual-layer construction.
- Sustainability
- Recycled cotton outer diverts textile waste and reduces water usage.
- Drawstring design
- Drawstring closure replaces side zipper with a durable recycled-cotton cord and allows full-top access.
- Reusability
- The bag is designed as a reusable produce keeper, not a single-purpose storage sack.
Product record
- Title
- Potato Storage Bag
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 15 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
0 comparisons · 2 sourcesUses
Storing potatoes so they stay fresh longer
Use this reusable bag to store potatoes at home between shopping trips. Its recycled cotton fabric with blackout lining blocks light while allowing air circulation, which the maker says helps keep potatoes fresh and slows sprouting. Some early reviewers praise the sturdy, light-blocking build but haven't yet confirmed how well it prevents sprouting over the long term.[1,2]
Everyday potato storage with easy access
Keep a generous supply of potatoes stored and easy to reach into and grab without mess. The drawstring closure and a side zipper help with access, though the zipper's roughly 6.25-inch length might limit room for very large items. Per one satisfied buyer, the bag is machine washable and easy to maintain — the care instructions say to machine wash in cold water and hang to dry.[1,2]
Displaying potatoes in style at home or the cottage
This storage bag suits keeping potatoes stored out in the open rather than hidden away. Reviewers describe the design as adorable and say it fits both home and cottage aesthetics, making it a decorative addition to the kitchen.[2]
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
A natural beige drawstring cloth bag hanging from a rope, printed with a black botanical potato illustration framed by a thin double-line rectangle. The bag has gathered fabric at the top and a knotted cotton drawcord that passes through a channel.
- Overall geometrySoft rectangular cloth bag with a slightly tapered top; bottom is rounded by the weight inside and the fabric lies flat against the background surface at the base.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.76 (high) - Fabric and finishPlain woven natural canvas or linen-look fabric with a matte, slightly textured surface visible in close areas of the bag.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.40 · h 0.60 (medium) - Top gather and draw channelTop edge shows a gathered channel of fabric where the drawcord runs, producing a ruched, ruffled opening when pulled.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.12 · w 0.38 · h 0.18 (high) - DrawcordRound braided cotton drawcord routed through the top channel, exiting at the bag right side and continuing upward where it is knotted near the top of the frame.
2 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.42 (high); x 0.22 · y 0.32 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (medium) - Printed illustrationSingle-color black botanical illustration of a potato plant with leaves and three round tubers, centered on the bag face.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.30 · w 0.34 · h 0.46 (high) - Framing linesA thin double-line rectangular border printed around the illustration, offset inward from the bag edges.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.26 · w 0.40 · h 0.56 (high) - Side fabric tagSmall rectangular fabric tag sewn into the right side seam of the bag showing a simple leaf icon printed in dark ink.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.38 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Warm studio scene with the bag hanging against vertical wooden planks and three potatoes placed on a wooden surface in front; soft directional lighting from the left creates warm tones and gentle shadows.
- BackgroundVertical wooden plank wall with visible wood grain and warm brown stain filling the full image background.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Foreground propsThree potatoes placed on the flat wooden surface at the lower image area: one reddish potato left-center, and two brownish sweet-potato shapes bottom-left and bottom-right.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.82 · w 0.30 · h 0.16 (high) - Lighting and shadowsWarm directional lighting from the left creates soft highlights on the bag surface and cast shadows to the right and below foreground objects.
- Shot compositionPortrait-oriented product shot with the hanging bag centered and props arranged at the bottom; image is in sharp focus with visible texture and minimal noise.
Colors
natural beige· bag fabric#DDCABCmatte black· printed illustration and borderoff-white· drawcord- Overall geometrySoft rectangular cloth bag with a slightly tapered top; bottom is rounded by the weight inside and the fabric lies flat against the background surface at the base.
- 02

Product
Close-up of a natural beige canvas drawstring storage bag showing the gathered top channel, braided rope drawcord with knotted ends, and a small sewn fabric label at the bag mouth.
- Main fabric bodyFlat natural beige canvas fabric forming the main visible panel of the bag with a plain woven texture and soft creasing.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.72 · h 0.58 (high) - Gathered top channelUpper edge of the bag folded to create a channel with fabric gathered into evenly spaced soft pleats where the drawcord runs.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.34 · w 0.68 · h 0.22 (high) - Braided drawcordThick braided cotton rope drawcord emerging from the channel, tied in a simple knot and ending with short frayed tassels.
- Sewn fabric labelSmall white rectangular fabric label sewn into the bag seam near the mouth; printed characters are present but too small to read at this scale.Partial
1 region
x 0.82 · y 0.56 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Image is a close-up detail shot with warm directional lighting, shallow depth of field, and a wooden surface as the supporting background.
- Supporting surfaceTextured medium-brown wooden surface occupying the lower and left portions of the frame, visible grain and joint lines.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.56 · w 0.60 · h 0.44 (high) - Shot compositionTightly cropped detail view focusing on the bag mouth and drawcord, with the rest of the bag continuing out of frame toward the top-right.
- Lighting and shadowWarm, even directional lighting from above-left producing soft shadows in the fabric folds and on the wooden surface.
Colors
natural beige canvas· bag fabric#EDE1D5off-white rope· drawcord ropebright white· sewn label#EDEAEC- Main fabric bodyFlat natural beige canvas fabric forming the main visible panel of the bag with a plain woven texture and soft creasing.
- 03

Product
Three natural beige drawstring cloth storage bags with printed black botanical illustrations inside narrow double-line rectangular frames; rope cord closure with knotted ends and gathered ruffle at the top. One bag is shown lying open with red onions partially visible.
- Overall shapeTall rectangular soft fabric bags with flat base and narrow vertical profile when upright; one bag displayed horizontally and partially open.
3 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.68 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.03 · w 0.33 · h 0.78 (high); x 0.03 · y 0.66 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high) - Drawstring closureThick twisted rope drawstrings threaded through a channel at the bag top, tied with single overhand knots at the cord ends; cords create a gathered ruffle when pulled closed.
3 regions
x 0.52 · y 0.03 · w 0.33 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.03 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Surface material and colorPlain woven natural beige canvas or cotton fabric with visible small slub texture.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.67 · h 0.88 (high) - Printed artworkBlack ink botanical illustrations printed on the front of each bag; each image is contained inside a double-line rectangular frame printed in black.
3 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.68 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high) - Open bag contentsHorizontal bag is open and contains at least two red onions visible from the opening.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - sewn label with iconSmall rectangular sewn fabric label attached to the lower edge of the horizontal bag showing a simple leaf icon; no legible text on the label.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.86 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Wood-paneled vertical background and wooden shelf surface; a sweet potato and a small red apple or potato are used as props; warm directional lighting from upper left creates soft shadows; photo shows three bags cropped at edges and natural staging.
- Background and surfaceVertical wooden paneling behind the bags and a matching wooden shelf or bench beneath them.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Props on surfaceA single sweet potato and a small round red item rest on the shelf adjacent to the upright bags as styling props.
2 regions
x 0.64 · y 0.74 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.92 · y 0.74 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (medium) - Lighting and shadowWarm directional light from the upper left produces soft highlights on the fabric and wood and subtle cast shadows to the lower right.
- Shot compositionThree-bag arrangement with two bags upright against the panel and one bag laid horizontally in the foreground; image cropped to include full bodies of the bags but not full top of the leftmost bag's cord.
Colors
natural beige canvas· bag fabric#E2CCBCmatte black· printed artwork and frameoff-white rope· drawstring cord#F5ECE2- Overall shapeTall rectangular soft fabric bags with flat base and narrow vertical profile when upright; one bag displayed horizontally and partially open.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
5 total5 reviews · out of 5
Cadeau de rencontre
J'ai hâte de voir comment chaque sac fonctionne
Adorable pour le garde-manger
La grandeur est généreuse. C’est facile de piger dedans pour ramasser nos patates. Facile à laver aussi. À avoir au chalet comme à la maison.
Quality cotton
It's too early to tell if this bag does prevent germination as promised. It is well constructed of heavy cotton with a thick blackout lining.
Wow! Souci du détail
La confection et le design sont tout simplement adorables.
Potato Bag
Very nicely wrapped. Was available for pickup the day after I placed my order. Thank you!