Retro city backpack - waxed canvas and leather

Canvas

Canvas is a fabric made by the simplest canvas weave, ie by simply crossing the warp and weft. Today, it is most often made of cotton and man-made fibers, but slowly the textile industry is beginning to return to the original materials, such as flax or hemp. For many thousands of years, the canvas was the only fabric available to sew clothing.

Leather

Genuine leather used for production. The most commonly used skins are beef or pork, from animals raised for meat. Leather is a by-product here that would otherwise remain unused. This is probably the oldest type of material used to make clothing and fashion accessories. With careful care, leather products will last you more than 10 years. This is a time that is unattainable for classic leatherette products.

Water resistant material

Product made of water resistant material. It is a material that can withstand normal rain or unexpected impact by water. However, with prolonged rain or direct soaking in water, this material begins to let water through. This is the main difference between water resistant and waterproof material. Waterproof material keeps us dry even during a tropical storm and after soaking in water the material does not let water through. In order for a material to be marked as waterproof, it must withstand at least 2000 mm of water according to the standard.

Advantages of water resistant material:

• will protect us from normal rain showers
• the material still allows air, water vapor and allows the skin to breathe freely
• the material usually has a special surface treatment to which dirt adheres less
• the material is easy to clean and maintain

Disadvantages of water resistant material:

• it will not protect us from prolonged rain
• when immersed directly in water, the material releases water

Canvas bags and backpacks

Our designer canvas bags and backpacks are made of cotton canvas. They are popular due to their low weight and great durability. Suitable for everyday wear, school and outdoor hiking trips. They are lighter, more compact and cheaper than full leather backpacks. The canvas binding is strong and the products have sufficient load capacity.

Collections of vintage and retro canvas backpacks and bags are sought after by the young generation. Men's and women's variants, interesting color combinations make these products one of the most popular in our range. More luxurious types of canvas backpacks and bags are complemented by design elements made of genuine cowhide leather. The result is not only an amazing appearance, but also additional increased durability in the most strenuous parts of the product. For vintage collections, the canvas is impregnated with wax. This ensures water resistance and protection against rain. Waxed canvas also makes maintaining and cleaning backpacks very easy. If you need to remove dirt from this product, wipe the cloth with a damp cloth.

Why are our canvas backpacks and bags so popular?

• retro design with genuine cowhide accessories
• waxed canvas provides good protection against rain and water resistance
• low weight
• original collection of vintage bags and backpacks
• easy maintenance

Whether you are looking for a backpack or a bag for the city, school, work or a trip to nature, this product is the right choice.

How to care for a leather product?

In order for leather products to make you happy for as long as possible, you need to take care of them regularly. With proper care, quality leather products will last you for decades.

Cleaning of leather products:

• Regularly remove dirt from the surface with a dry or slightly damp cloth.
• Do not use soaps or similar cleaners. When they are used, the skin dries out, which leads to faster wear and tear.
• The leather does not like soaking and wet leather must be dried slowly. Avoid drying at high temperatures (radiator, direct sunlight, hair dryer, etc.). When the leather dries quickly, it hardens and cracks! It is ideal to let the leather dry naturally at room temperature and then treat with a balm.
• We never soak and wash leather products, they would be destroyed.

Storage of leather products:

• Store leather backpacks, handbags and other accessories only in a dry place. Leather is a natural material, sensitive to long-term moisture, which can cause mold.
• Do not store products in the sun. This dries the skin and reduces its elasticity.
• The ideal place is a dry wardrobe with a lower temperature.

Leather treatment:

• The leather contains natural oils that evaporate over time. To keep the leather in its original shine and elasticity, it is necessary to treat the leather regularly.
• Twice a year, treat the leather product with leather balm. We recommend natural balms, eg based on beeswax or natural oils. There is also a large number of leather care products made from petroleum products on the market. Although these products are cheap, they are not suitable for leather treatment at all.
• This will create a fine protective film on the leather. The natural lubricating ingredients also penetrate the structure of the leather, thus keeping it in an elastic state.
• We only treat dry leather with a balm.
• Do not use waxes and shoe creams to treat leather backpacks and handbags. They have different properties than balms designed for the treatment of leather goods.

For laptops up to 17"

The product is spacious enough for laptops and tablets up to 17", it corresponds to 43.2 cm (one inch = 2.54 centimeters).

Suitable for A4 documents

The product is spacious enough for A4 documents. You can use it for your books, scripts, workbooks and other A4 documents. The standard A4 size is 21 x 29.7 cm.