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Arrive Impeccably, Every Time
A suit bag solves one of travel's most persistent small frustrations: the crumpled jacket, the creased dress, the shirt that arrives looking like it spent the journey balled up in the bottom of a suitcase. At Lipault, our garment bags are designed specifically to prevent all of that, keeping your most important outfits in perfect condition from the moment you pack to the moment you arrive.
Protect Every Important Outfit
Our suit bag is designed for every garment that matters. A suit heading to a client meeting, a dress for a wedding or an evening event, a coat or jacket for a business trip, a formal outfit for a special occasion: any garment that deserves to arrive looking its best belongs in a garment bag. By keeping clothes suspended on a hanger inside the bag rather than folded flat, it dramatically reduces the creasing that occurs during transit, so you spend less time at the hotel with a steam iron and more time getting on with the reason you are there.
Built for Travel and Storage
Our garment bags earn their place both on the road and at home. For travel, they are lightweight, compact and flexible enough to lay flat in a large suitcase, fit in an overhead locker or carry over one shoulder when moving between locations. For home, they keep seasonal suits, evening wear and occasion outfits protected from dust between uses, so your best clothes stay in the best possible condition all year round. Durable, water-resistant materials stand up to everyday scuffs, giving them the durability to work as hard as your schedule demands. The understated colourways suit any professional setting.
The Perfect Business Travel Companion
For frequent business travellers who need a suit or formal outfit at the destination, a garment bag is as essential as the suitcase itself. Pair it with our large suitcases for extended business trips where you need to pack properly, or with our cabin suitcases for short trips where every centimetre of luggage needs to earn its place. It also works beautifully alongside our business trolleys as a complete professional travel kit.
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FAQ
What is a suit bag used for?
A suit bag, also known as a garment bag or suit carrier, is a long, flat bag designed to transport or store formal garments such as suits, dresses, shirts and jackets while keeping them hanging rather than folded. This significantly reduces creasing during transit and protects the garment from dust, moisture and contact with other items in your luggage. A good suit bag is one of the most practical investments for anyone who travels regularly with formal or occasion wear.
What garments can I protect with the Lipault garment bag?
Our suit bag is designed for any garment that needs to arrive in perfect condition. It is ideal for suits and suit jackets, shirts, dresses of all lengths, coats, blazers, evening wear and other formal or delicate garments. It is also a practical storage solution at home for seasonal or occasion wear that you want to keep protected from dust between uses. As long as the garment can hang on a hanger and fit within the bag's dimensions, it belongs inside.
Does a suit bag prevent creasing?
Yes, significantly. The key advantage of a garment bag over packing clothes flat in a suitcase is that garments remain hanging on their hanger throughout the journey, which dramatically reduces the creasing that occurs when fabric is compressed and folded. While no bag can completely guarantee crease-free travel in all circumstances, our suit bag keeps garments in the best possible condition by minimising movement and compression during transit. For the most crease-sensitive garments, we recommend hanging them in the bag as you would in a wardrobe, with collars open and nothing else folded on top of them.
Can I take the suit bag on a plane?
Yes. Our garment bag is lightweight, compact and flexible, making it easy to lay flat in a large suitcase, fold into a cabin bag or carry over one shoulder. Some airlines allow garment bags to be hung in a wardrobe compartment in the cabin, though this varies by aircraft and fare type. As a practical tip, it can also fold neatly to fit inside a large checked suitcase alongside your other luggage. We always recommend checking your specific airline's cabin policy before travelling, as allowances can vary.
What material is the Lipault garment bag made from?
Our garment bags are made from durable, water-resistant materials, with a matte finish that gives them a soft-touch, contemporary look. The water resistance protects your garments from unexpected splashes and damp conditions in transit, and the material stands up well to everyday scuffs, so the exterior keeps its professional appearance even with frequent use. The colourways are deliberately understated, suiting any business or formal travel setting. Exact material details for each style are listed on its product page.
Can I use a suit bag for home storage as well as travel?
Yes, and it is one of the most practical uses of a garment bag. Suits, evening wear, occasion dresses and seasonal coats benefit enormously from being stored in a garment bag at home, protected from dust, light and contact with other garments in a wardrobe. It keeps your best clothes in wardrobe-fresh condition between uses, so they are always ready for the next occasion without needing cleaning or pressing. It is particularly useful for garments that are worn occasionally rather than daily, where wardrobe dust and natural fabric degradation would otherwise take their toll over time.
How do I care for my Lipault suit bag?
With a little regular attention, your garment bag will look great and continue to protect your clothing for a long time. For the exterior, use the Lipault travel accessories cleaner or a damp cloth with mild soap in gentle circular motions to remove everyday marks and scuffs. The rubber effect material responds well to this treatment and is easy to keep clean. The interior only needs a quick wipe to remove dust or lint. Store it flat or hanging when not in use to keep it in shape.