About leather briefcases
Briefcases, attache cases, document and portfolio bags carry papers and devices with a firm, tidy shape.
Leather bags cover handbags, totes, backpacks, travel and business bags, and specialist carriers.
Buyers who commonly request this style include fashion brands, retailers, travel-goods brands and corporate buyers.
Design and fit
These are the decisions that define leather briefcases and are settled at briefing and sampling.
- Internal dividers and pockets
- Structure and corner reinforcement
- Handle, lock or clasp
Provide external dimensions, strap drop and target capacity, plus a sketch or reference bag. Include the heaviest expected load.
Materials
Structured bags use firmer cowhide or vegetable-tanned leather. Soft totes and slouchy styles use supple chrome-tanned or lambskin. Linings, reinforcements and hardware complete the build.
- Full-Grain LeatherThe outer layer of the hide with its natural grain intact and unsanded.
- Top-Grain LeatherThe outer layer of the hide, lightly sanded and usually finished for a more even surface.
- CowhideThick, durable leather from cattle, used across bags, belts, jackets and wallets.
- Vegetable-Tanned LeatherLeather tanned with plant tannins: firm, workable, and darkening with age.
- GoatskinStrong, lightweight leather with a distinctive pebbled grain.
- Lambskin and SheepskinFine, light leather with a soft hand, widely used for jackets and gloves.
Which of these are available for your project is confirmed at quotation. See all materials on the materials pages.
Construction and finishing
Construction
- Reinforced base and stitched or riveted handle attachments
- Edge finishing by painting, burnishing or turning
- Lining with internal pockets and zip compartments
- Structured with stiffeners or soft with minimal support
- Zip, magnetic, flap or drawstring closure
Finishes
- Smooth, pebbled or embossed surface
- Aniline, semi-aniline or pigmented finish
- Burnished, painted or turned edges
- Waxed or oiled for a worn look
Hardware and trims
- Zippers and sliders
- Buckles, D-rings and swivel hooks
- Feet, studs and rivets
- Metal finishes such as antique brass, nickel or gunmetal
What you can customise
Typical options for leather briefcases, confirmed against your specification at quotation.
- Dimensions and capacity
- Leather type, colour and finish
- Handle, strap and closure type
- Internal layout and lining
- Hardware finish and engraving where the project allows
- Labels, embossing and packaging
Planning your order
What we need to quote
- Largest document or device size
- Structure and closure preference
- Quantities per size and colour, and your target market
- A photo or sketch of anything specific you want matched
Development considerations
- Handle and base stress points decide durability, so specify their reinforcement
- Heavy hardware affects weight, so balance it against leather thickness
- Colour matching across hides needs an agreed tolerance
Branding, labels and packaging
Labels, patches, hang tags, hardware finish and packaging can carry your brand. See how this works on the branding and packaging page, or read what private label covers.
Branding and packaging Private labelCare and use
Wipe with a soft cloth and condition occasionally. Store stuffed and away from heat and damp. Avoid overloading.
Care labels and wash instructions are agreed with you at sampling so they match the final material and finish.
Ordering
Questions buyers ask
Can bags carry a logo or embossing?
Yes. Embossing, debossing, badges and printed or woven labels are options.
Can I request a specific hardware finish?
Yes. Finish and engraving options are confirmed at quotation.
Can you make a bag from leather alternatives?
Yes. Alternatives are always labelled as what they are.
What do you need to quote leather briefcases?
We usually ask for: largest document or device size; structure and closure preference; quantities per size and colour, and your target market. If you have less than that, send what you have and we will tell you what is missing.
Are prices, minimums and lead times listed?
Minimum order quantity starts at 50 units per style. Price and lead time depend on the specification, materials and quantity, so they are confirmed in your quotation.
