When you choose a bag, the fabric and finish decide how it looks, feels, and wears each day. Ted Baker’s travel and business range puts this into practice with smart briefcases, document bags and holdalls built from sturdy materials that suit busy routines. Their product range has a clear mix of real leather and high-quality synthetics, so you can match the material to the job at hand.
The core materials you’ll meet
- Polyurethane (PU): PU “faux leather” gives a tidy, structured look with very little upkeep. It’s light, it wipes clean, and it holds colour well. Ted Baker’s own icon totes frequently use PU with a crosshatch grain, which shows how the brand uses this material for shape and durability.
- PVC: Some signature Ted Baker tote bags use PVC for a glossy, rigid finish that resists rain and coffee splashes. It’s practical and easy to clean. If you’ve seen those shiny Icon shoppers, you’ve seen PVC in action.
- Leather: Leather brings in Ted Baker bags depth, grip and a more formal feel. It softens a little with use, gains character, and suits office settings. Ted Baker’s leather pieces often add texture—such as debossed checks—to lift a simple silhouette.
How this shows up in Yiannakou’s selection
- FABIANN document bag (briefcase) – Built for work travel, FABIANN includes a padded 15″ laptop pocket and a trolley slip, which is a strong hint at its purpose: commuting and airports. The finish will appear structured and business-ready. Dimensions are 40 × 28 × 8 cm, which is slim enough for meetings yet roomy for tech and cables.
- CHEKVON leather document bag – Here the fabric is confirmed: leather, with a debossed check pattern that adds texture without being loud. It has top handles, a shoulder strap and a zip fastening, in a compact 28 × 38 × 9 cm frame. The leather surface and neat embossing give it a smart, boardroom-friendly look.
- NEVVER striped PU document bag – PU makes sense for a daily carry: it’s lighter than many leathers and easier to keep clean. NEVVER is listed as “Striped PU”, offered in practical colours (Black, Brown, Tan). It’s a straightforward office bag with the tidy structure you’d expect from this material.
- CONLEY briefcase – A simple, refined briefcase from Ted Baker in Cyprus. If you prefer a minimal shape without extra pockets on show, CONLEY is the type of style that sits well under a coat or next to a suit.
- HYKE Holdball travel bag – A useful weekend or gym companion in the travel bags category, offered in core colours. It’s built for movement and extra kit rather than laptops, so think shoes, layers or an overnight change of clothes.
What each finish does for you
- PU (faux leather): Keeps its shape, shrugs off light rain, and wipes down with a damp cloth. Such Ted Baker handbag is sensible for commutes and shared desks where spills happen. NEVVER is a good example in this material family.
- PVC: Has a glossy, more rigid feel that’s great for simple shoppers and totes. Many of Ted’s Icon styles use PVC; while those sit outside the business filter, the point stands: PVC is for shine and easy care. (greatbritishbrandsusa.com)
- Leather: Looks sharp with tailoring and gains a gentle patina over time. CHEKVON’s debossed check shows how texture can lift a classic briefcase shape without making it flashy. Use a small amount of neutral conditioner when dry, and store the bag upright with light stuffing to keep its lines.
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Picking the right Ted Baker bag for work or travel
- Laptop and paperwork every day? Choose a structured briefcase with a padded sleeve. FABIANN gives you the laptop pocket and a trolley slip for business trips, so it covers office days and flights.
- Prefer leather with texture? CHEKVON offers that neat grid emboss, secure zip and two carry options. If you want a formal look that isn’t plain, this finish lands well.
- Value low-maintenance care? Go PU. NEVVER’s striped PU build is practical, light and simple to clean after commutes.
- Need a holdall for short trips? HYKE sits in the travel bag space for sports or overnights, where capacity matters more than a laptop sleeve.
Care tips, kept short
- PU/PVC: Wipe with a soft, damp cloth; avoid harsh solvents that can cloud the surface.
- Leather: Use a small amount of leather cream as needed; keep away from long, direct heat and over-stuffing. Store with tissue to hold shape. CHEKVON’s emboss will stay crisp if the bag isn’t crushed.
Why materials matter for value
Materials decide weight, upkeep, and how a bag looks after a year of use.
- Leather brings polish and depth, so it pairs well with tailoring and meetings.
- PU gives structure and everyday toughness at a lighter weight.
- PVC delivers a high-shine finish that resists sudden showers.
If you want to browse the broader brand mix—including seasonal colours and women’s styles—the Yiannakou Ted Baker brand hub is the place to explore. Shop Ted Baker bags for women today.