Custom Expandable Large-Capacity Cat Backpack for Private Label & Wholesale
Expands at rest to give real room — the feature that justifies a higher ticket.
Product Overview
An expandable carrier is a compact bag in transit and a room when it stops. Side wings unzip and fold out once the carrier is set down, which turns a cramped twenty-minute trip into somewhere a cat can wait for two hours - at the vet, at the airport, anywhere the journey involves waiting.
That is the feature that carries the price, and it is a genuine one rather than a styling claim. The expansion mechanism is what to examine at sample stage: the zips and the wing frame take the load every time it is used. Fabric, colourway and the expansion design itself are all specifiable.
Technical Specifications
Every specification is confirmed against the production sample before mass production begins.
| Material | Oxford shell with expandable side wings |
|---|---|
| Colourways | 2 stock colourways; custom Pantone matching available |
| Capacity | 18 |
| Unit weight | 1.2 kg |
| Packed size | 40 x 23 x 33 cm |
| Model / SKU | PL-CAR-02 |
Customization Options
Only the options listed here are confirmed for this product. Tooling or mould costs, where they apply, are quoted separately before you commit.
Who This Product Suits
Travel and lifestyle brands
Carriers are bought for an occasion - a flight, a move, a vet trip - which makes them a considered purchase with a high ticket and low price sensitivity.
Airline-compliance positioning
A carrier sized to published cabin dimensions answers a specific, urgent question, and that is a strong reason for a shopper to choose one listing over another.
Ecommerce and DTC
High average order value and strong visual appeal, which suits paid social far better than low-ticket accessories.
Distributors
One of the few pet categories where a single unit justifies its own shelf facing.
Safety & Compliance
Existing test reports
No third-party test report is currently on file for this product, so we do not describe it as certified.
Packaging & Shipping
| Unit weight | 1.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Packed size per unit | 40 x 23 x 33 cm |
| Inner / export carton | Carton quantity and gross weight are confirmed in your quotation, against your chosen packaging. |
| Retail packaging | Polybag as standard; header card, hang tag or colour box to your artwork. |
Freight and DDP landed cost are calculated per destination and volume, and are quoted with your enquiry rather than published here.
MOQ, Samples & Lead Time
| Minimum order quantity | MOQ 100 pcs |
|---|---|
| Option A - stock sample | Where the item is a stock design, you pay the shipping only. Any customs or clearance charges at your end are billed at cost. |
| Option B - custom sample | For a customised sample we need about 15 days to build it, with 70% of the sample cost payable up front and the balance on approval. Shipping is paid by you, and any customs charges are billed at cost. |
| Lead time | Mass production runs 1 to 3 months after sample approval, depending on how complex the product is. The exact date is confirmed in your quotation. |
The actual minimum order quantity varies with material, construction and level of customization, and is confirmed in your quotation. For a customized order, please contact us so we can confirm the MOQ for your exact specification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order quantity?
We start at 100 pieces. The real figure moves with the specification - a colour change sits at the low end, while a custom mould, a bespoke size ladder or a new material needs more volume to be worth running. Your exact MOQ is confirmed in the quotation rather than guessed at here.
Can you build to a specific airline cabin size?
Yes, and it is worth specifying rather than assuming. Cabin allowances differ by carrier and change, so send us the dimensions you want to meet and we will build to them. We will not print an airline name on the product or claim approval by any airline we have not been shown documentation for.
This is bulky - how does that affect freight?
Volume, not weight, sets the cost on bulky goods, so packing matters more than it does elsewhere in the range. We quote the packed dimensions openly, consolidate your order into one shipment, and where the construction allows it we can look at flat-packing or compression packing to cut the cubic metres you pay for.
What is customisable on a carrier?
Outer fabric and colourway, mesh panel placement, strap and handle configuration, interior mat, zip pulls and hardware finish, plus woven labels and printed hang tags. Changing a moulded frame or a bubble window carries a tooling cost, quoted separately.
Can we see a sample before we commit?
Yes, two ways. If the item is a stock design you pay the shipping only, with any customs charges billed at cost. For a customised sample we need about 15 days to build it, with 70% of the sample cost up front and the balance on approval. The approved sample becomes the production standard.
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MOQ 100 pcsRequest a Quotation
Tell us your market, quantity, logo and packaging requirements and we will come back with a full quotation, including landed cost to the location you designate.
What to include in your enquiry
- Destination market and delivery terms
- Target quantity and any colour split
- Logo method and Pantone references
- Retail packaging or plain bulk
- Any certification your retailer requires
- Your target launch date
Have artwork, a reference photo or a spec sheet? Send your enquiry first, then reply to our confirmation email with the files attached.