We bought these as not only favor bags, but also as nice party favors in and of themselves for our guests at our daughter's tropical-themed birthday party. These are brightly-colored and suprisingly sturdy to be non-woven. The handles are stitched in twice (twice as sturdy) and the dimensions are fairly generous, width being just over 14 1/2 inches, and the height a full 16 inches--(please see my photos above for more detail). In the dozen, you get 2 of each color (blue, yellow, orange, pink, green and red). Many of the children who attended this birthday celebration were using these tote bags at school the very next day, they liked them so well. The only thing I wish was different is that the bottom of the tote bags are single creased, that is, not a boxed bottom (please see my photos). These are also useful for carrying a couple of books and a few other miscellaneous smaller items, for use as a quick beach/pool bag to put 1 big beach towel, pair of sunglasses, sun lotion, a book  or magazine, and maybe 1 or 2 other small items, or you could even fold it up and store it in your car's glove box or purse to use to carry smaller items from the store, (because there is no "boxed" bottom, my only issue with this bag--this would not make a good grocery tote). Also, as I tend to multi-purpose items, these are also useful for looping the handles on a hanger and placing seasonal items into this such as gloves, scarves and other items you wish to have handy but out of the way in the closet. These were well-received with such comments as, "Wow- these are nice, thank you!" and I was very happy to find that the children who attended the party were putting them to good use at school the next day.