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Material:420D water-resistant nylon + PU coating
Lining:Polyester (wipe-clean)
Closure:Top zip (YKK or equivalent)
Interior:Phone pocket + card/ID slot
Size:34 (W) x 34 (H) x 12 (D) cm
Weight:160g (lighter than a smartphone)
Colors:Grey, Khaki (custom Pantone available)
Load Test:8kg (no strap deformation)
MOQ:500 pcs (mix colors OK)
Sample:5-7 days custom / 48h existing
Production:18-20 days
Contact:mike@merrisbags.com
Material
This bag is built from 420D nylon with a polyurethane (PU) coating — the same material class used in quality backpacks and travel gear. Nylon was chosen over polyester for three reasons: it is lighter, more flexible, and has better tear resistance at the same denier. The PU coating is what makes it water-resistant — light rain beads off the surface rather than soaking through. The interior lining is a smooth polyester that wipes clean with a damp cloth, important for students who spill coffee or leak pens in their bags. The zippers are YKK or equivalent — we use these because cheap zippers are the number one complaint we hear from buyers, and YKK has a failure rate below 0.1% across millions of units. The straps are nylon webbing with bartack reinforcement at the attachment points, tested to hold 8kg without deformation.
Product Parameters
Exterior Dimensions34 (W) x 34 (H) x 12 (D) cm
Interior Capacity~13.8 liters
Strap Drop Length24 cm (shoulder carry)
Nylon Denier420D with PU coating
Zipper TypeYKK #5 nylon coil
Laptop FitUp to 13-inch (with sleeve)
Empty Weight160g (5.6 oz)
Water ResistancePU coated — light rain safe
CareWipe clean, hand wash cold if needed
Packing Volume~0.08 CBM per 500pcs
Description
This is the bag you grab when you do not want to think about your bag. It is light enough that you forget you are carrying it until you put it down. The zip closure means your stuff stays inside when you are rushing between classes or squeezing onto a crowded bus. The interior phone pocket keeps your phone from getting buried under notebooks, and the card slot means you do not need to carry a separate wallet. It is not a fashion statement and it does not pretend to be one. It is a practical, well-made daily bag that does its job quietly. The grey color goes with everything, the khaki adds a bit of warmth to casual outfits. Both colors hide dirt well, which matters when you are setting your bag on classroom floors, cafe tables, and bus seats every single day.
Use For
- Students from middle school through university — fits textbooks, laptop, lunch, and supplies.
- Daily commuters who need a lightweight bag for work essentials and a change of shoes.
- University bookstores and campus stores — private label with school logos, strong sell-through.
- Corporate wellness and back-to-work programs — custom branded employee welcome bags.
- Language schools and training centers — student kits with branded tote and materials.
- Casual travel — folds flat in luggage, doubles as a day bag at your destination.
Key Features
- Only 160g Empty: Lighter than most smartphones. Reduces shoulder strain over a full school day carrying 3-5kg of books.
- Water-Resistant PU Coating: Light rain and coffee spills bead off. Not waterproof — do not submerge it. Good enough for daily commuting.
- YKK Zipper Closure: Top zip keeps contents secure. YKK zippers have a failure rate below 0.1% — no more broken zippers mid-semester.
- Interior Organization: Built-in phone pocket and card/ID slot. No more digging through a bottomless bag for your phone or transit card.
- Low MOQ, Mix Colors: Start at 500 pieces. Mix grey and khaki in one order. Custom Pantone colors at same MOQ.
