It is remarkable how many different materials are being used to make designer handbags. How do you know which material you want it to be made from?
Do you want it to compliment an outfit? Do you want it to feel soft like ice-cream or do you just want it to be durable and long lasting?
In this blog we will discuss the different type of materials used to manufacture handbags.
The commonly used handbag materials includes: leather, canvas, straw, denim and other fabrics.
The most common material for designer handbags these days is leather.
If you want your handbag strong, highly durable and incredibly tough, leather is a perfect choice for the material. Keep in mind that leather also comes in different types such as cowhide, goatskin, natural, manmade etc., so there will always be one out there that “feels” right in your hands.
Suede is has many of the same strength and durability properties of leather. Coach specifically does a great range of colors and styles in suede handbags!
Canvas is sturdy, can be waterproofed, is less expensive than leather, and can be used with on a daily basis for both casual and corporate attire. The Canvas tote bags are simple, beautiful, and full of character.
Denim handbags are casual, simple and best for daily usage, and also trendy as it comes in various colors and floral prints, and are durable and will last for years. The big advantage with these materials is that they are recyclable and often washable. Another bag that comes under same segment is the seat belt bag; these types of bags are also made from recycled seat belts in a criss-cross pattern.
Another kind of bag that considered very handy to use and can be dyed with numerous colors is Nylon handbags. Although nylon handbags are not as strong as leather their washable feature makes them popular among those who used them on daily basis. Nylon handbags are often made by the most popular Kate Spade and Prada.
Straw is another material that is also used to make lot of handbags, which can then be dyed with colors. Straw is casual, classic, and often pooled with fabric or leather. Straw handbag materials are commonly made of wheat, palm straw, or sea grass, etc.
There are other material are also available like velvet, license plates, sheepskin, polyvinyl and many more that are frequently used to make handbags. However, the important question is How do you feel your bag should be?
