OEM / Private Label Manufacturing

Custom Pet Carriers Manufacturer

We develop soft-sided pet carriers, dog slings, pet backpacks and double-pet carriers for pet brands, importers and retail programs. Sizes, mesh layouts, frames, zippers and packaging are built around the pets your customers carry and the way they travel. Each design is quoted and sampled against its own specification.

Use Scenarios

Where Your Customers Will Use It

The carrier style follows the trip. These are the five uses buyers plan for, with the fit question that decides the style.

Cabin flights

Airline under-seat limits vary by carrier and aircraft. Compare the assembled dimensions with the published limits of the airlines your customers fly, and leave room for the pet to stand and turn.

Daily carry

Slings and shoulder bags suit short trips under about 15 lbs. The weight limit is confirmed on the sample with the intended pet weight, not read from a listing photo.

Car travel

A soft carrier that sits on a seat or floor needs a stable base and a place to secure it. Confirm the seat-belt routing or anchor compatibility on the sample.

Vet visits

Top-entry designs let a nervous pet be lowered in without forcing them through a side door. Check the opening size against the pet types your buyers carry.

Outdoor trips

Backpack styles share the load across two shoulders. Confirm the frame, ventilation and strap padding for the intended pet weight and trip length.

Product Configurations

Four Carrier Styles to Start From

Cabin Soft Carrier

custom cat carrier bag

Reference size: ~17.5–18 × 11 × 11 in, assembled

Top + side entry · mesh windows

Wire or board frame · lockable zipper option

Double Pet Carrier XL

two-pet road-trip format

Reference size: ~24 × 16.5 × 16.5 in

Divider + anti-collapse frame

Optional litter compartment · folded size check

Pet Backpack

manufacturer configurations

Frame support + chest-strap distribution

Mesh or bubble window options

Carry load confirmed on loaded sample

Dog Sling Carrier

hands-free short carries

Padded strap + inner safety leash

Opening elasticity per pet size

Suits lighter pets; load agreed on sample

Which Style Fits Your Program

	Cabin soft carrier	Dog sling	Pet backpack	Double carrier
Carries	One small pet	One light pet	One medium pet	Two pets or one large
Load path	Hand or shoulder	Across the body	Both shoulders	Hand or shoulder
Trips	Flights, vet, car	Short daily walks	Hikes, longer trips	Road trips, moving
Structure to confirm	Frame, entries, mesh	Strap, opening, leash	Frame, straps, window	Divider, frame, folded size

Pre-Production Checks

Pet Carrier Problems to Check Before Production

A carrier can pass a photograph review and still fail with a live pet inside. Work through these checks on a sample with the intended pet weight before approving bulk production.

The pet fits, but the zipper does not close: confirm internal length and height with the pet seated and standing, then close the zipper with the pet inside on the sample. Mesh panels stretch; measure with the mesh loaded.
Claws catch and tear the mesh: agree the mesh grade and test it with a scratch check on the sample. A fine mesh that looks good in a photo may not survive a cat that travels monthly.
The pet pushes the zipper open: lockable zipper sliders exist for this reason. Confirm the locking mechanism, then test it with a determined pet on the sample.
The frame collapses under a moving load: wire frames and board inserts behave differently under a pet that shifts its weight. Load the sample with the intended weight and check the top panel stays clear of the pet’s head.
The listing says washable, the frame is not removable: a carrier is washable only in the parts that come out. Confirm which components are removable and write the care instructions around those parts.
The weight limit has no test behind it: a printed “up to 15 lbs” is a claim. Agree the load, the lift cycles and the acceptance criteria on the sample, then record the result in the specification.

Materials & Structure

Structure and Materials

Component	Options	What to confirm on the sample
Outer fabric	Polyester, Oxford, quilted finishes, PU-coated options	Coating scope; a coated fabric resists water on its surface, seams and zippers still let water in
Mesh windows	Grades differ by denier and weave	Scratch resistance with the intended pet; visibility from inside
Frame	Wire frame, PP board insert, sewn structure	Top clearance under load; folding behavior
Base pad	Removable fleece, sewn pad	Removability and washing method before any washable claim
Zipper	Standard sliders, lockable sliders	Locking function under pet pressure
Safety leash	Interior tether, clip style	Attachment strength and length

Board rules from our storage lines apply here: a board insert defines shape, it does not establish a load rating, and a water-resistant board does not make a carrier waterproof.

Customization

What You Can Customize

Component	Options	MOQ impact
Assembled size	Per airline or pet measurements	Standard MOQ
Entry layout	Top, side, both	Standard MOQ
Mesh area and grade	Per ventilation needs	Standard MOQ
Frame	Wire, PP board, sewn	Standard MOQ
Pad	Removable fleece, quilted, sewn	Standard MOQ
Zipper locks	Standard or lockable	Standard MOQ
Color	Stock or Pantone	Pantone may raise MOQ
Logo	Screen print, woven label, embroidery, patch	Method affects cost
Packaging	Poly bag, insert card, hang tag, FNSKU	Standard MOQ
Collar or leash bundle	Optional add-on programs	Quoted separately

MOQ is confirmed per design after structure, materials and packaging are agreed.

Sampling

How Sampling Works

Send your reference: pet weight range, trip type, target airlines or car use, quantity estimate.
We review the structure: entries, mesh, frame, pad and closure against your brief.
Sample in 3 to 7 days: the sample is built to the agreed specification. Courier costs are confirmed separately.
Approve against the spec: load it with the intended weight, close every zipper, lock every slider, and record the results with photos.

Evidence Index

What to Confirm Before Requesting a Pet Carrier Quote

What to confirm	Where to look on this page
A style that matches the trip	The four carrier styles and the fit table
Structure decisions for your program	The problems-to-check section and the materials table
Load and closure claims	The check items for weight limits and lockable zippers
MOQ and sampling terms	The sampling section and the customization table
Comparing suppliers	You can ask any supplier for the same checks. We publish the checks we work to.

Compliance

Certifications and Compliance

Our factory audit documents (BSCI, ISO 9001, SEDEX) and product test arrangements (REACH, Prop 65, CPSIA) are available for review. Each covers a specific scope; a factory audit does not certify a product, and a fabric test does not clear a finished carrier. Ask which document applies to your order.

“Airline approved” deserves a note of its own. Airlines set their own under-seat dimensions and approval processes, and they change them. We build to the dimensions you specify from published airline limits; the approval sits with the airline, and we will not claim it on your behalf.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MOQ for custom pet carriers?

Confirmed per design. Structure, materials, colors and packaging can affect the minimum. Send your reference and estimated quantity for review.

How long does sampling take?

3 to 7 days after the specification is confirmed. Courier time is additional and confirmed separately.

Can I mix carrier styles in one program?

Yes, as one coordinated program. Each style is specified, sampled and quoted separately; shared colors and branding can be coordinated across the range.

Can you promise airline approval?

No. Airlines set and change their own under-seat rules. We build to the dimensions you specify; approval is the airline’s decision.

How is the weight limit decided?

By agreement on the sample. We load the sample with the intended weight, run the agreed lift cycles and record the result. The printed limit then cites that record.

What fabrics do you work with?

Polyester and Oxford weaves, quilted finishes, and coated options. Coating scope is confirmed per project; a coated surface does not make the carrier waterproof.

Can the pad be washable if the carrier is not?

Yes, when the pad is removable. Care instructions are written around the removable parts, which is the standard approach for structured carriers.

Do you make matching accessories?

Collars, leashes and travel bowls can be discussed as add-on programs with their own specifications.

3 Simple Steps to Get Started

1. Share Your Requirements
Send design files, tech packs or a rough sketch. Tell us about materials, dimensions, quantities and branding needs.

2. Receive a Reply Within One Business Day
Our team returns an itemized quote with material options, sample lead time and bulk production timeline.

3. Approve Sample, Start Production
We produce a pre-production sample for your sign-off. You see exactly what you will receive.

Request Your Free Quote

Average response time: 6 hours.