At Steel City, we select and brand travel bags the same way we’d pick them for our own teams. We look for products that are going to last and be perceived as really good quality. The point is simple – you get a bag that holds up, and branding that looks great and lands well with the client.
- Size that matches the job: We include 2.5L to 43L across duffels, weekenders, backpacks, crossbody and wash/tech pouches so you can match the product to the need. This range avoids those tiny bags that feel oddly small once you’ve added a laptop and a change of clothes. We want to ensure the bag is actually useful for the recipient in their day-to-day.
- Branding that suits the fabric: Our team recommends embroidery, 1-colour print, full-colour print, domed decals, or engraving based on how that bag feels and flexes. We want your logo to stand out and look really premium, avoiding any issues with prints on textured panels or embroidery that doesn’t last.
- Placement you can sign off: Our proof approval process locks logo size and position before production starts, so your branding stays aligned across the full order. We back you every step of the way to prevent errors like logos drifting off-centre, ensuring the final product looks exactly how it should.
- Lead times tied to approval: We quote lead times as “X working days from proof approval” (often 5-12 working days here), and we’ll always flag premium lines that sit closer to 20-25. If you’re working to a conference date or a new starter deadline, we can have that conversation to make sure you get what you need on time.
- Straps that stay comfortable: We prioritise padded straps, removable shoulder straps, and balanced carry styles because that’s what makes people keep using the bag. If it’s comfortable, it gets taken out and about, avoiding the “cheap bag” feel of thin webbing that digs in.
- Compartments that stop damage: We pick bags with padded laptop sleeves (up to 15″), organiser pockets, internal mesh sleeves, shoe compartments, and trolley straps so your kit is safe. It helps the user stay organised in their working lives, avoiding scuffed corners and the usual cable mess.
- Recycled claims you can defend: We include options in GRS certified recycled cotton, GRS certified rPET, 100% recycled fabrics, and ocean-bound plastic (Waste2Gear) because it’s really important we don’t greenwash. If you need to justify the choice internally, these credentials give you the full traceability you need.
These curated picks are our baseline standards. If you’re working to a specific material spec or a particular branding method, we can take a consultative approach to source bespoke travel bags that fit your brand perfectly.