3 materialsSchool Bags
Durable, ergonomic school bags for schools, distributors and retailers.
Materials: Polyester, Nylon, Canvas
How-to guide
How to choose a school bag for children
A well-fitted school bag protects children's backs from heavy daily loads.
Quick answer
Choose a bag sized to the child's back (not wider than the shoulders or lower than the waist), with padded adjustable straps, a padded back, a chest strap for older children, and a light empty weight.
Updated by the Vago team
Key takeaways
- Size to the child
- Check the straps
- Look for a padded back
- Keep it light
- Check safety features
Step by step
Size to the child
The bag should sit between the shoulders and the waist and be no wider than the child's back.
Check the straps
Wide, padded, adjustable shoulder straps spread the load.
Look for a padded back
A padded or air-mesh back panel is more comfortable and stops hard objects pressing in.
Keep it light
A lighter empty bag leaves more allowance for books.
Check safety features
Reflective strips and a name window are useful for younger children.
Tips
- Teach children to use both straps
- Pack heavier books closest to the back
Mistakes to avoid
- Buying a bigger bag for a child to grow into
- Choosing style over padding
Terms used in this guide
- Sternum strap
- A small chest strap that links a backpack's shoulder straps and stops them slipping.
- Air mesh
- A thick, breathable 3D mesh used on backpack back panels and straps.
- Reflective tape
- Retro-reflective strips that make bags visible in low light.
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Terms explained
Trade terms used on this page, in plain language.
- D-ring
- A D-shaped metal or plastic ring used to attach straps.
- EVA and PE foam padding
- Lightweight foam used to pad laptop compartments, straps and back panels.
- Reflective tape
- Retro-reflective strips that make bags visible in low light.
- Sternum strap
- A small chest strap that links a backpack's shoulder straps and stops them slipping.
- Air mesh
- A thick, breathable 3D mesh used on backpack back panels and straps.
Questions buyers ask
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What size school bag for a class 1 child?
A primary-size bag of roughly 30 × 40 cm, depending on the child's height, is typical.
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