Garment Bags: a Good Luggage Choice

If you're lugging around a giant hunk of plastic and arriving to your business meetings looking like your suit just fell out of bed then perhaps an update might be in order. The luggage industry offers several much better options for arriving looking smart, foremost among them the garment bag. Garment bags are available across the full range of the luggage market. Materials range from plastic to nylon to leather and steel. Brand names, and accompanying qualities, vary from department store own brands all the way up to Samsonite and other respected luggage manufacturers. You can find models cross the spectrum can be found at places like www.luggagepros.com or www.llbean.com. The more price conscious can find wholesale options through sites such as www.apparelsearch.com.

Now, you've obviously heard of a garment bag. We're just assuming that if you're reading this article you may not actually be using one yet. We'd like to make sure you get (or if you're shopping for someone else for a good present) a quality one, so that your time and research are well rewarded.

Several factors should to be considered in a garment bag purchase. First, why do you need it? Is it just for you going away on business trips? for example, are you planning to take business trips with your family, and if so will you be taking small children with you? If so, child safety is a factor to consider-would she or he easily get inside?

If you're planning long trips,  it's a good idea to focus on one with oversize internal compartments and enough space to carry several days worth of dress clothes. At the opposite end, many garment bags are designed specifically to focus on meeting carry on standards, with rolling bases, carefully chosen dimensions and cell phone pockets to try to make the garment bag into a single bag luggage solution. remember bigger and bulkier is not always better.  Some garment bags are surprisingly light and thin, but are durable, and of high quality. Some even come equipped with personal security alarms should someone mistakenly or deliberately walk off with yours as well as standard locks. 

Garment Bag Care

When considering all these factors, it's well worth considering the regular use of of garment bag. The sheer variety of options, combined with its by design functionality for carrying dress clothes as well as the peace of mind of arriving at your meeting or work destination with clothing that looks nice, make it a great choice.

We suggest lastly, here that you consider the damage your bag may take in transit. There are a variety of options available to minimize any possible damage. Sealant and weatherproofing are a good choice when traveling to areas with bad weather and customized nameplates can help. You should also be aware that airline security personnel for random luggage searches may break locks and personal alarms that may be attached so we don't suggest going out and getting some top-of-the-line model.  In addition, if you are planning to take your garment bag on the plane with you.  It's a good idea to know beforehand, what is and isn't allowed. While there is always the chance of the random search, in general security personnel will be less likely to open it if they don't see anything that isn't allowed when it passes through the x-ray machine. 

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