What materials are cosmetic bags made of?

A cosmetic bag is a must-have storage tool for beauty professionals, travelers, and everyday users. Cosmetic bags come in a variety of materials, each of which determines their durability, water resistance, cleanability, and aesthetics. As a leading manufacturer of high-end cosmetic bags, Yolan® leverages its expertise to provide practical and stylish cosmetic bags. Understanding material properties is crucial to choosing the perfect cosmetic bag for your needs. Let's take a closer look at cosmetic bag materials.

PVC

Properties: PVC cosmetic bags are highly water-resistant, easy to wipe clean, and highly stain-resistant, making daily care simple and easy. They also offer a sleek, leather-like feel.

Precautions: They are less breathable than fabric and may be more rigid depending on the thickness and backing. Be careful not to store overly soft items to avoid damage.

Ideal Uses: Designed for storing liquids such as toiletries and leaky bottles, cosmetic bags, wet bags, and professional hairdressing sets. The material is easy to wipe clean and stains can be easily removed.

TPU

Properties: This cosmetic bag is flexible and available in a transparent color, allowing you to easily identify the contents. It's also highly waterproof, more flexible than PVC, and offers excellent abrasion resistance.

Ideal Uses: Transparent toiletry bags required by some airlines, waterproof bags where visibility of contents is essential, and durable waterproof layers.

Nylon

Properties: Lightweight, extremely durable, abrasion-resistant, inherently waterproof, quick-drying, and easy to clean.

Common Materials: Ripstop nylon, which typically uses reinforced yarn for increased tear resistance; ballistic nylon, which is thicker than other materials but offers excellent durability.

Ideal Uses: Everyday carry-on bags, carry-on travel bags, bags that require frequent washing, and bags subject to splashes or rain. This cosmetic bag also offers an excellent strength-to-weight ratio and excellent durability.

Polyester

Properties: Strong and durable, resistant to stretching and shrinking, quick-drying, fade-resistant, and affordable. Water-resistant.

Common Materials: Polyester canvas, which has a tighter construction and a heavier feel, similar to canvas; recycled polyester. Ideal Uses: Budget-friendly collections, bags requiring vibrant prints and patterns, casual cosmetic bags, washable bags.

Cotton and Cotton Blends

Features: Natural fiber, breathable, soft to the touch, prints well, and is generally biodegradable. Requires a coating or lining for waterproofing. Can be blended with polyester for enhanced durability and wrinkle resistance.

Note: Not as water- and stain-resistant as synthetic fibers. Untreated, it is susceptible to fading and wear. Canvas offers a more textured and structured feel.

Ideal Uses: Eco-friendly collections, soft bags for storing dry goods, promotional bags that value a natural feel, and casual styles.

We have cosmetic bags in a variety of materials for you to choose from!