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
Simons Maison's Potato Storage Bag (15 CAD, in stock, 5 reviews) is a 12.5 by 18 inch, 2.5–5 kg-capacity pantry bag built as 100% reprocessed cotton over a 100% polypropylene blackout liner that blocks the light driving solanine and greening while still passing air. Its core promise is dark, ventilated storage: the drawstring gathers loosely rather than sealing, the wide top allows one-at-a-time access without tipping, and filling no more than two-thirds preserves an air channel and limits bruising. Performance is conditional: greening is prevented, not reversed, and returns after roughly 2–3 hours open; sprouting tracks humidity, so a cool humid cellar (85–90% humidity) beats a warm dry cupboard; and storage life is best at 42–50°F, dropping from 7–8 months to 2–3 above 46°F. Green skin is harmless chlorophyll, but the solanine in the same tissue is the real hazard; peeling strips it and cooking cuts what remains by 30–40%. The main tradeoff is the potato-contact liner's lack of food-grade designation, alongside recycled cotton's shorter staple requiring cold machine washing and thorough air-drying; the liner is 100% polypropylene, unlike Simons' baguette-bag liner. It is a Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada, qualifies for the Simons Vision program, and traces recycled cotton through 445 suppliers in 17 countries. Buyers rate the heavy cotton and thick blackout lining as well built and describe the bag as decorative for the pantry, though placement must stay cool and light-free.
Verified claims
- Airflow
- The recycled cotton shell and blackout lining allow air circulation to keep potatoes fresh longer and prevent germination while keeping them dark.
- Greening
- Prevents greening but cannot reverse it — lightly greened potatoes peel clean.
- Sprout prevention
- Sprouting tracks humidity, so a cool humid cellar beats a warm dry cupboard.
- Build quality
- Buyers rate the heavy cotton and thick blackout lining as well built, and the bag is rated medium durability for a reusable pantry storage bag.
- Humidity
- Tubers need 85–90% humidity to stay dormant; dry kitchen air starts them sprouting.
- Solanine safety
- Green skin is harmless chlorophyll; the solanine in the same tissue is the real hazard.
- Salvage
- Peeling a greened potato strips the solanine, and cooking cuts what remains by 30-40%.
- Placement
- Greening needs light and warmth, so store the bag closed in a cool indoor spot like a pantry or cupboard with space for air.
- Storage
- Stores best in a cool, dark, ventilated spot around 45–50°F (7–10°C), where potatoes typically keep 2–3 months, versus 2–3 weeks in an open bin.
- Light exposure
- Keeps light out only while the bag is shut; tubers green after about 2–3 hours open.
- Food safety
- Blackout lining blocks the light that builds solanine, the toxic alkaloid in green potatoes.
- Fill level
- Fill no more than two-thirds full to keep an air channel and avoid bruising.
- Drawstring use
- Gather the drawstring loosely, never airtight; the bag ventilates through its weave.
- Care
- Machine wash in cold water and hang to dry to protect the recycled-cotton fibers.
- Material
- 100% reprocessed cotton shell over a 100% polypropylene blackout liner that still passes air
- Food-grade lining
- Potato-contact liner carries no food-grade designation, unlike Simons' baguette-bag liner.
- Sustainability
- Qualifies for the Simons Vision program: circular production or 50% reduced-impact materials.
- Sourcing
- Recycled cotton traced through 445 suppliers in 17 countries via cotton-origin declarations.
- Recycled cotton
- Recycled cotton fibre has a shorter staple and is less resilient, so cold washing manages wear.
- Food contact
- The outer shell is 100% reprocessed cotton and the liner against the potatoes is 100% polypropylene; the listing carries no food-grade designation for direct potato contact.
- Design origin
- A Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada, not a made-in-Canada claim.
- Washability
- Machine-washable in cold water; must air-dry thoroughly to preserve liner
- Capacity
- Holds 2.5–5 kg of potatoes, with a wide top and loose drawstring that make grabbing potatoes one at a time easy.
- Decorative appeal
- Buyers describe the bag as adorable for the pantry and praise its construction and design.
- Access
- Buyers reach into the wide top and grab potatoes one at a time without tipping the bag.
- Pantry fit
- The 12.5 by 18 inch bag tucks neatly onto a pantry or cupboard shelf.
- Drawstring design
- The drawstring gathers the top into a finished ruffle and cinches loosely without sealing off airflow.
- Root vegetable versatility
- This bag can also store onions, garlic, and other root vegetables because the breathable blackout lining prevents sprouting for them too.
- Potato prep before storage
- Store potatoes dry and unwashed; surface moisture encourages rot in storage, so rinse them only right before cooking.
- Fridge use
- This bag is meant for a dark, room-temperature pantry spot, not the refrigerator; fridge cold converts potato starch to sugar and dulls flavor.
Product record
- Title
- Potato Storage Bag
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 15 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 reviews
Buying Guide
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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.[1]
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!