How to recognize a quality school bag?

We know that a schoolbag is often heavily loaded with school supplies. Furthermore, it's subjected to rough handling by children at school and must withstand both the weather and the test of time. Therefore, it needs to be of good quality , durable , and comfortable. and well organized .

Today, it will be required to preferably be made from recycled materials.

Finally, it must be beautiful and reflect the personality of the child wearing it!

Here are the different points to consider when making your choice and finding out how to recognize a quality schoolbag .

How much should the schoolbag weigh?

Since the contents of school bags are very substantial in terms of weight, it is important that the school bag does not add too much weight to the child's shoulders.

A well-designed schoolbag will therefore be relatively light, while still maintaining good resistance to load.

Indeed, healthcare professionals recommend a a maximum of 10% of the child's weight for a heavy schoolbag, to protect your back.

There lightness of the schoolbag itself is therefore an important criterion for making your choice.

The right shape for his schoolbag

The shape of the schoolbag is important, as it relates to the center of gravity, position, and especially width.

Carrying the weight as close to the back as possible, i.e. avoiding bags that are too long or have straps that are too long, is preferable in all cases and especially for younger people. So goodbye to the shoulder bag or bag with a single strap .

Regarding width , it's simple: choose a schoolbag whose width does not exceed that of the shoulders.

Quality materials

We particularly appreciate that the fabric of the schoolbag is weather-resistant.

A light shower on the way to school is never out of the question... One waterproof fabric , plaster Or water-repellent for example will be a good choice.

There are now some recycled materials which ensure respect for our environment and resources.

Of the sturdy straps and comfortable

The shoulder straps are essential for comfortable use of the schoolbag. They must be adjustable so as not to stray too far from the back.

They will ideally large And quilted to avoid hurting the shoulders. S-shaped, they are inspired by hiking backpacks.

A schoolbag securely closed

Of the quality closures will prevent you from losing your child's small belongings.

Avoid plastic clasps, which are brittle and fragile, and opt instead for... systems metallic more robust .

Replaceable parts are an undeniable plus.

A sturdy handle

There The handle , which will support the entire weight of the schoolbag, must be solid .

Check that it has all the reinforced seams , a sufficient width to facilitate handling, and possibly reinforcements.

Pockets, more pockets

Finally, a maximum pockets will allow to organize business and to share out harmoniously weight of supplies .

Distributed inside and possibly outside, they are very useful for finding your way around everything in a schoolbag!

The right schoolbag

If it meets the various points mentioned previously, the good schoolbag will finally be sturdy, assembled with Reinforced seams , and most importantly, in line with your child's taste.

And what if you opted for one of our Caramel & cie school bags? ?