Custom City Simple Casual Travel Bag
Air: 15-20 days
Sea: 30-45 days
Our Manufacturing Approach
Since 2013, we've refined our production process through continuous iteration based on client feedback and quality data. Our Dongguan facility focuses specifically on soft goods manufacturing, allowing us to develop deep expertise in fabric behavior, stitch patterns, and hardware integration.
Material Selection & Testing
We source Oxford fabric directly from mills we've worked with for 8+ years. Each batch undergoes tensile strength testing (minimum 400N warp/weft), color fastness verification (grade 4+), and water resistance validation (AATCC 22 spray test). This pre-production screening prevents issues that only appear after cutting.
Pattern Engineering
Our pattern team uses CAD systems to optimize material yield—typically achieving 85-90% utilization rates. For travel bags, we engineer gusset angles that maximize interior volume while maintaining exterior proportions that fit standard airline overhead requirements (56×36×23cm reference).
Component Integration
We pre-assemble components (zippers, pulls, webbing) before main construction. Our dry-wet separation pockets use heat-sealed TPU film rather than sewn seams, eliminating leak points. Shoe compartments feature ventilated mesh panels that maintain structure while allowing airflow.
Construction & Reinforcement
Critical stress points—handle attachments, shoulder strap anchors, base corners—receive bar-tack stitching (6-8 stitches per cm) and internal reinforcement patches. We use bonded nylon thread (size 40) for main seams and size 20 for detail work, matched to fabric weight.
Quality Verification
Every unit undergoes dimensional checking (±3mm tolerance), zipper cycle testing (50 open/close cycles), and load testing (15kg static load for 4 hours). We photograph each production batch for client reference and maintain inspection records traceable to individual operators.
About Merris: Founded in Dongguan in 2013, we specialize in custom bag manufacturing for brands and retailers. Our facility occupies 3,200 square meters with 85 production staff. We maintain BSCI certification and have served clients in 34 countries. Our focus areas are travel bags, cosmetic bags, and lifestyle accessories—categories where we've developed specific material knowledge and construction techniques over 12 years of continuous production.
Material & Design Considerations
Our product development process centers on practical functionality rather than feature lists. We test designs through actual use scenarios—gym-to-office transitions, weekend travel, daily commuting—to identify what configurations actually improve user experience.
Fabric Performance
- Weight-to-strength ratio: 600D Oxford provides sufficient abrasion resistance (20,000+ Martindale cycles) at 180gsm weight—lighter than canvas alternatives with comparable durability.
- Weather protection: PU coating achieves hydrostatic head rating of 800mm, sufficient for light rain exposure. TPU coating upgrades this to 1500mm for outdoor-focused applications.
- Color stability: Solution-dyed yarns maintain colorfastness through 40+ wash cycles, reducing fading visible in cheaper piece-dyed alternatives.
Functional Layout
- Compartment zoning: Main chamber (60% volume) for clothing, secondary pocket (25%) for shoes or wet items, organizer panel (15%) for small items. This ratio emerged from analyzing actual packing patterns in user testing.
- Access design: Wide-opening main compartment (U-shaped zipper, 70cm opening) allows packing without compression. Internal compression straps then secure contents during transport.
- Integration features: Trolley sleeve fits handles up to 20cm circumference. Hidden security pocket (20×15cm) accommodates passport and phone.
Customization Methods
- Woven labels: High-density jacquard (minimum 50 denier) maintains detail after 50+ washes. Setup cost: $80-120 per design, unit cost: $0.15-0.25.
- Heat-transfer prints: Silicone-based transfers achieve 3D texture without embroidery bulk. Durability: 30+ wash cycles without cracking.
- Metal hardware: Alloy zipper pulls can be laser-engraved or color-anodized. MOQ for custom pulls: 1000 pieces.
Working With Merris
We work with brands at various stages—startups launching first collections, established labels expanding categories, retailers developing private-label lines. Our process adapts to your needs: we can work from detailed tech packs or develop specifications collaboratively from concept descriptions. Typical first-time clients come to us when they've outgrown small-batch production (under 200 units) and need consistent quality at 500+ unit volumes. Our minimums reflect production efficiency rather than exclusivity; we're structured to serve growing brands scaling into larger orders.
Production Facility Overview
Video documentation of our cutting, assembly, and quality control processes. This facility handles approximately 15,000 units monthly across all product categories.
Video segments: Material inspection (00:00-00:45) | Pattern cutting (00:46-01:30) | Component assembly (01:31-02:15) | Quality testing (02:16-03:00) | Final inspection (03:01-03:45)
Manufacturing Questions
Specific answers based on our production experience and quality data.
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