FAQs: Frequently asked questions about our Duffle bag »Toby« Black

IS THE BLACK TOBY WEEKENDER ACCEPTED AS HAND LUGGAGE BY AIRLINES?

This canvas travel bag roughly corresponds to the IATA standard and should therefore be able to be taken on board. If in doubt, you should rather ask at check-in or hand in the bag as a piece of luggage.

DOES THE BLACK »TOBY« WEEKENDER KEEP ITS SHAPE OR CAN IT BE STOWED FLAT?

Our weekender belongs to the so-called soft luggage and consists partly of soft cotton canvas in black. Therefore, the shape changes depending on the filling quantity. If you are not looking for adventure, the weekender can be stowed flat and space-saving in the wardrobe. We deliberately do without a plastic lamination, which is required for a solid form.

HOW BIG IS THE ZIPPERED INSIDE POCKET FOR VALUABLES ON THE BLACK TOBY WEEKENDER?

The dimensions are 21x18cm, so you can safely stow away a large cell phone or a small tablet up to 8 inches.

IS THE BLACK WEEKENDER »TOBY« WATERPROOF OR WATER-REPELLENT?

The weekender made of canvas and leather was designed based on the classic travel bags of the 19th century. In order to be as authentic as possible, we have only used materials - as they were 100 years ago - and avoid plastics and chemicals as much as possible. Unfortunately, our canvas travel bag is not waterproof or water-repellent in the standard version. However, a short rain shower doesn't bother our bags. Alternatively, the bag can be impregnated against moisture.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO MAKE THE “TOBY” WEEKENDER IN BLACK WATERPROOF AFTERWARDS?

The weekender can be impregnated very well afterwards, with a commercial and colorless impregnation spray (e.g. Impregnol). Alternatively, you can also use an impregnation wax (e.g. Dr. Gee's impregnation wax). You should only note that this can change the color and texture of the bag. It is best to test the impregnation on the underside.

HOW CAN I CLEAN AND CARE FOR MY WEEKENDER »TOBY« IN BLACK?

We are of the opinion that a vintage travel bag can and should be seen to see how intensively it has been used. That's how it has to be. If you still feel the need to clean your bag, we recommend three steps: 1. Remove dust and dirt particles from the bag, e.g. with a brush or hand-held vacuum cleaner - 2. Carefully dab and rub out stains with a clean, wet cloth . Consider trying a mild detergent if the stains are stubborn. – 3. Now and then lightly grease the leather (e.g. leather care with beeswax or carnauba wax). Be careful not to hit the canvas to avoid stains.

WHAT LEATHER IS THE BLACK »TOBY« WEEKENDER MADE OF?

For the Canvas Weekender we only use vegetable-tanned, full-grain buffalo leather. The particularly robust leather comes from India. During production, our leather is also finished by hand with a colored carnauba-based wax, giving it its special vintage patina. A perfect interplay with our cotton canvas.

WHERE AND HOW IS THE BLACK WEEKENDER »TOBY« MADE?

Our travel bags are made in India. Our manufactory is a small family business whose long-standing employees manufacture our bags with a lot of heart and passion. In the meantime, a real friendship has grown from our long cooperation. The production conditions are socially acceptable and correspond to BSCI standards. We convince ourselves of this on a regular basis. Our leather and cotton fabrics are sourced directly locally from India. When dyeing our cotton fabrics, only dyes that are free of AZO dyes are used. Our leathers are basically vegetable tanned, i.e. plant-based and without the use of aggressive tanning agents. Our standards are socially and ecologically justifiable and above average.