5 materialsBackpack Bags
Everyday backpacks for retail, wholesale, private-label and corporate use.
Materials: Polyester, Nylon, Canvas, Recycled PET (rPET), Genuine Leather
How-to guide
How to clean a backpack
Polyester and nylon backpacks clean up well with gentle washing.
Quick answer
Empty the backpack, brush out dirt, hand wash with mild soap and lukewarm water using a soft brush, rinse, and air-dry upside down with pockets open — avoid washing machines for padded or coated bags.
Updated by the Vago team
Key takeaways
- Empty every pocket
- Brush and vacuum
- Hand wash
- Rinse
- Air-dry
Step by step
Empty every pocket
Remove everything, including crumbs and loose items.
Brush and vacuum
Remove dust from seams and the base.
Hand wash
Use mild detergent and a soft brush; focus on stains.
Rinse
Rinse out the soap thoroughly.
Air-dry
Hang upside down with zips open, away from direct heat.
Tips
- Wipe zips clean and dry them to keep them running smoothly
Mistakes to avoid
- Machine washing bags with laptop padding or PU coatings
- Drying in direct sun, which fades colours
Terms used in this guide
- PU coating
- A thin polyurethane layer on fabric that adds water resistance.
- Oxford fabric
- A basket-weave polyester or nylon fabric widely used for bags.
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Terms explained
Trade terms used on this page, in plain language.
- PU coating
- A thin polyurethane layer on fabric that adds water resistance.
- Zip size (#5, #8, #10)
- The number describing a zip's tooth width — higher numbers are stronger.
- EVA and PE foam padding
- Lightweight foam used to pad laptop compartments, straps and back panels.
- Binding tape
- Tape sewn over raw inner seams to finish them neatly.
- Colour fastness
- How well a fabric or print keeps its colour when washed, rubbed or exposed to light.
- Water-resistant vs waterproof
- Water-resistant sheds rain; waterproof keeps water out completely.
Questions buyers ask
Something else? Ask on WhatsApp and the production team will reply.
Can I wash a school bag in a washing machine?
Hand washing is safer; machines can damage padding, coatings and zips.
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