Switch to Softside with Lipault
Date: September 24, 2025
Curious about softside luggage or already a fan? Meet Lipault - your go-to for stylish, lightweight travel. We're experts in softside design, and once you try us, you'll see why.
It's a common misconception that softside luggage isn't durable. In reality, our bags are designed to last with premium materials and thoughtful construction. Lipault luggage is also incredibly versatile – adapting seamlessly to everything from weekend getaways to extended stays.
Softside luggage can also offer more capacity! The flexible construction means you can take even more stuff with you than in a hardside suitcase, because the material no longer limits you – whether that's more space for essentials on your way out or souvenirs on your return trip.
Finally, our bags are designed to be incredibly lightweight. With materials and structures developed for easy handling, you can travel without the stressful weighing experience at the ticket counter.
Different Types of Softside
Our Plume, City Plume, and Foldable Plume collections—along with many of our travel accessories—are crafted from durable nylon twill with a sleek, water-repellent finish.
For the Lost in Berlin collection, we've designed a coated, rubber-effect canvas with a modern matte look that's both scratch-resistant and water-resistant.
6 Reasons Why You Should Make the Switch
- Flexibility: Softside luggage is highly adaptable for various travel needs because it can easily fit into tight spaces. Its flexible nature allows it to expand slightly, accommodating extra items when needed, making softside luggage an excellent choice for travelers who require versatility and the ability to adjust their packing space on the go.
- Lightweight: Softside luggage is typically lighter than hard-shell alternatives, making it easier to carry and maneuver. This reduced weight helps minimize the strain on your arms and shoulders, ensuring a more comfortable travel experience.
- Better Organization: Our luggage has multiple pockets, providing better organization for your belongings and making it easier to access items quickly. For example, you can use the top pocket to store your travel documents or an external battery, which prevents you from having to open your suitcase at the airport.
- Versatility: Our luggage is available in a wide range of styles and sizes, offering more options to suit different travel preferences and personal tastes. For example, you can find a mini cabin size that fits under an airplane seat. You also have our XL luggage, which features dressing compartments to organize your clothes at the hotel easily.
- Stylish Designs: Our softside luggage comes in stylish & colourful designs that cater to modern travelers, ensuring you travel in style while enjoying all the practical benefits.
- Comfort: Softside bags typically have padded straps and handles, making them more comfortable to carry for extended periods, which is particularly useful for backpacks and shoulder bags.
Traveling with softside products offers numerous benefits that enhance your travel experience. These products are highly flexible and adaptable, making it easier to fit them into tight spaces. They are generally lightweight, which adds to the convenience of carrying and maneuvering them. Many softside bags feature expandable storage, providing extra space when needed. Their versatility, with multiple pockets and compartments, ensures better organization of your belongings. Additionally, they offer comfort with padded straps and handles and are often more cost-effective compared to hard-sided options.
By choosing softside products, you enjoy a combination of flexibility, lightweight convenience, expandable storage, durability, versatility, comfort, and cost-effectiveness, making them an excellent choice for various travel needs.
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What is the difference between the Plume Twill Nylon and the Lost in Berlin rubber canvas materials?
The Plume twill nylon is reinforced with a PVC backing, which gives it the strength needed to withstand any travel. This material provides the nylon with a very smooth touch and a shiny finish. Lost in Berlin is made up of a polyester (PU) coated canvas with a rubber-like matte finish while still being very smooth to the touch.
Is Lipault waterproof?
All of the fabrics used for our luggage are water-repellent. We add a treatment or coating needed to ensure the optimal water repellency. Thanks to the added coated layer, the Lost in Berlin canvas fabric is fully waterproof and has a high resistance to scratches. To clean your Lipault luggage, use a soft cloth, soaked with neutral soapy water; never use solvent. Proceed with circular motions without rubbing to much into the stain. Dry it quickly with a smooth fabric cloth. Do not submerge your suitcase in water.