Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We regret to hear that this was your experience and we will share your feedback with our team. The totes were printed and packaged for shipping. Since they were in an enclosed package for some time, that may have been the result, however, now that the package is opened, this smell from the print will fade. Please let us know if you need further assistance. We are happy to know that the bags are great - LS