Men's fabric shoulder bags

A fabric men's bag that is worn over the shoulder is a fashionable and practical accessory. A wide selection of models and materials makes it possible to find the thing that will suit your liking and will go well with clothes and shoes.

Cloth bags with a shoulder strap or two long handles have a number of advantages over other types of such accessories. Fabric bags are characterized by:

• budget price;
• ease of use (shoulder strap or long handles allow you to free your hands);
• light weight;
• unpretentiousness in care (they can be washed in a washing machine or cleaned with the use of means suitable for fabrics - the method is chosen depending on the recommendations of the manufacturers).

Men's textile bags with shoulder strap are made from different types of materials. It can be:

• cotton fabrics, including denim;
• canvas (linen fabric);
• tarpaulin (canvas with water-repellent impregnation);
• jute;
• polyester fabric;
• nylon.

Linen, cotton, jute are natural materials from which fabrics are made for the production of men's bags. The raw material for the production of denim is cotton. Canvas is made from linen or a mixture of linen and cotton, jute or hemp can also be used. In any case, according to GOST, canvas should be made exclusively from natural fiber. Linen and cotton canvas has such properties that make it possible to successfully use it for sewing bags:

• high strength;
• wear resistance;
• resistance to temperature extremes.

Denim and linen have similar properties. The canvas treated with special impregnations is a tarpaulin. Depending on the type of impregnation, the fabric acquires the following characteristics:

• moisture resistance;
• non-staining;
• resistance to decay, etc.

Craftsmen often combine such fabric with natural leather. Also, canvas bags can be purchased in specialized stores for tourists, hunters and fishermen. Denim bags are mass-produced and are part of the assortment of many accessory stores.

Nylon or polyester items are economy class items. The properties of nylon and polyester fabrics allow them to be used for sewing bags. It:

• high strength and wear resistance;
• ease;
• crease resistance;
• moisture resistance;
• durability;
• affordable cost.

These fabrics are easy to clean, dry quickly and will never be damaged by insects or mold. At the same time, nylon and polyester have some drawbacks: such fabrics deteriorate under the influence of high temperatures and chlorine bleach (therefore, things made of nylon and polyester must not be bleached, washed in hot water and ironed). In addition, nylon is highly electrified.

Models that are worn over the shoulder are presented in different types. It:

• messenger bag (or, in other words, messenger bag);
• tablet;
• laptop bag;
• small handbag with fastening on a trouser belt;
• tote bag;
• holdall (holdall - "for everything");
• travel bag.

Messenger bags were originally part of the equipment of postmen and couriers. Then fashion brands began to produce bags made like postman or courier.Due to their spaciousness and practicality, they have become in demand, including among those people who ride a bike a lot. There is even a special version of this bag designed for cyclists.

It is distinguished by the presence of an additional thinner belt that can be fastened around the waist... The purpose of such a strap is fix the bag on the back. The shoulder strap is positioned diagonally, so most of it is on the chest.

At the same time, the messenger has an important advantage over a backpack: the contents of such a bag can be reached without removing it, it is enough just to move the belt. Messengers are very roomy. They have one large inner compartment and many smaller ones. As a rule, messengers are characterized by the presence of a front flap, they can have handles for carrying in the hands, or they are made with only one shoulder strap with an adjustable length.

Textile messengers are perfect for a sporty or casual style of clothing. They are made in various colors and with a variety of decor, which are often buckles, fasteners and locks, which also have a functional purpose. Models made in neutral colors with leatherette or genuine leather inserts can be combined with business casual clothes.

Tablets are a popular type of bag for men. They are small, rectangular in shape, with a belt and often with a flap at the front. Like a messenger, you can carry a tablet bag by throwing the strap over your shoulder or positioning it diagonally across your chest. Traditionally, bags of this type were made of genuine leather, but today options from textiles are also very common - such dense materials as nylon, polyester, cotton are used for their sewing. Private craftsmen or small ateliers offer interesting options for tablets made of tarpaulin and genuine leather.

The most common colors are dark and light gray, black, blue. Youth models are made in a wide variety of colors and often with designs on the flap. The tablets have one main inner compartment and a pocket on the back, and they can also have a pocket on the front, on the flap or underneath.

Laptop bags are often made from textiles and come with a shoulder strap. They are made from dense fabrics and keep their shape even if they are not filled. To ensure the safety of the contents, the bottom, walls and the partition between the inner compartments are made with foam inserts; other similar material can be used for sealing. Some models are made with a waterproof bottom. In addition to a laptop, the bag will fit a computer mouse, flash drives and other little things, as well as A4 paper.

In order to carry a small amount of things with you, for example, a smartphone, a passport, a driver's license, a small cloth bag is enough, which can be carried over the shoulder or attached to a trouser belt. The shoulder strap is adjustable in height; such a bag is made of polyester.

Tote bag (tote in English means "to carry") - This is a rectangular roomy bag, originally sewn from coarse fabric, had no fasteners and was used for household purposes, for example, to bring purchases from the store. Now this type of bag is made from different materials, although fabric bags are still in demand and popular.

The tote bag can have two long handles that allow it to be carried over the shoulder (this model is called a shopper). Short handles are often made with a long buckle strap.Many modern tote bags have zippers or snap fasteners. Recently, tote bags made from natural, environmentally friendly materials have become fashionable: canvas (from linen), jute, cotton.

Holdall (in other words, sports bag) very roomy... It can easily fit sports equipment, including training shoes, a bottle of water, a change of clothing, etc. All models also have side pockets for small items. Travel accessories can also be stored in this bag. Holdolls are made of 100% polyester, some models are made of waterproof material.

Cloth travel bags became widespread in the United States in the 19th century. Such bags were made of carpet fabric and had the name carpetbag - literally translated as "carpet bag". Now cloth bags are still relevant, many models are equipped with a shoulder strap.

In addition to one large inner compartment, they can have pockets on the front and on the back. These bags are made from modern textiles such as polyester.