After months of working from home, cafes with free Wi-fi and power plugs and even hotels have emerged as alternatives for those tired of their own apartments (and family). Instead of lugging your laptop around in a tote bag or holding it in your arms precariously, tide through the era of remote working with this list of places to get chio laptop sleeves you’ll actually want to carry.
We’ve seen a surge of interest in sustainable living, and Baggu is no stranger to this cause. Starting out in 2007 with a line of reusable bags, Baggu has since expanded its offerings to include Puffy Laptop Sleeves.
Made of 40% recycled materials, your laptop will stay snug in these 13-inch or 16-inch quilted laptop sleeves. Once you’ve picked a favourite from the array of solid colours and bold prints, get a matching reusable bag to complete your work-from-cafe look.
Price: US$28 (~S$38.30)
Shipping fee: Free delivery for orders above US$75 (~S$102.50) to Singapore
Contact: Email info@baggu.com
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Add a dose of kawaii to your work sessions with Grinstant’s Sanrio Edition collection. It features Cinnamoroll, Hello Kitty and Pompompurin to let you relive your childhood days. The padded Sanrio Edition 13.3” Laptop Sleeve looks good and is functional too, with a water repellent cover. The front pocket provides convenient storage while the hand-held strap on the side enables you to carry it around easily.
And if you’re not a Sanrio fan, there are also plain laptop sleeves, as well as floral and galaxy prints to choose from.
Price: From $35.04
Shipping fee: Free delivery for orders above HK$350 (~S$62.83) to Singapore
Contact: Email info@grinstant.co
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Elegance is key when it comes to The Imprint. The local brand recently launched its collection of Saffiano Leather Laptop Sleeves, with gold hardware to further up the luxe factor. Made of lightweight, soft and smooth Saffiano reinforced vegan leather, the material is scratch-resistant and cruelty-free.
There are 4 colours available, and you can top up $4.90 to personalise your laptop sleeve. There’s even a discount when you purchase 2 or more items, making this a great gift option.
Price: From $53.90
Shipping fee: Free delivery within Singapore, self-collection available
Address: 107 North Bridge Road, #02-K08, Funan, Singapore 179105
Opening hours: 11.30am to 8.30pm daily
Contact: Email hello@theimprint.sg
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Aussie brand Bellroy is a certified B Corporation, which means the company meets a high standard of social and environmental requirements. No surprise then, that the exterior fabric of its Laptop Sleeve is made from 100% recycled PET bottles and is water-resistant. The designers also avoided hardware that could risk scratching your precious laptop. The result? A slim case with a magnetic closure and a quilted microfibre lining.
Tech geeks can opt for the bundle Digital Nomad Set, which offers both the Laptop Sleeve and a Tech Kit. The latter can hold all your bulky chargers and wires, and is made from the same recycled fabric as the former.
Price: From $69
Shipping fee: Free delivery to Singapore
Contact: Email support@bellroy.com
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Even the most hardcore design snob will approve of Native Union’s minimalist tech accessories, which are designed to be compatible with Apple gadgets. Streamline your work-from-cafe set-up with its range of accessory organisers, wireless chargers and laptop sleeves.
The Stow Slim for Macbook is a stylish 13-inch or 16-inch laptop sleeve with a magnetic closure and an easy-access front pocket. You can get it in either grey or blue directly from Native Union’s website or the Apple Store.
If the sage version in the picture above has caught your eye, however, you’ll have to wait till the end of the month before it arrives at Ante, Takashimaya and Tangs.
Ante
Price: $119
Shipping fee: Free delivery for orders above $70
Contact: Fill in the contact form on its website
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Apple Online Store
Price: $104
Shipping fee: Free delivery within Singapore
Contact: Call 1800-692-7753 or visit Apple Online Store Help
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Native Union
Price: $101
Shipping fee: Free delivery to Singapore for a limited time
Contact: Email support@nativeunion.com
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Herschel bags are a familiar sight around campus and the workplace. But besides its classic backpacks, this popular label also has sturdy laptop sleeves.
The Anchor Sleeve is fully padded and fleece-lined with a zipper closure. If you’re after something sleeker, the Spokane Sleeve is fleece-lined with a flap closure. Both designs come in a range of solid colours or prints, including floral and camo. If the recent Apple advertisements have you swooning, Herschel also has sizes to protect your iPad Air and Mini.
Price: From $69.90
Shipping fee: $15 within Singapore
Contact: Email customerservice@herschel.com
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Whether you’re a VSCO girl or not, you’d have definitely seen and heard of Fjällräven’s famous Kanken backpacks. This 60-year-old Swedish brand has become a household name over the years for its durable and lasting products.
Keep your gadget safely secured with the Kånken Laptop Case 13 or 15. This sleeve features Fjällräven’s own heavy-duty G-1000 fabric, so you won’t need to worry about accidentally dropping your laptop.
Price: From US$60 (~S$82)
Shipping fee: US$15 (~S$20.50) for 1 to 2 items, US$20 (~S$27.35) for 3 to 5 items, and free delivery for 6 items and above
Contact: Email info@fjallraven.hk
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Homegrown clothing label Minor Miracles has been making waves with its bold and colourful prints since launching in 2019. Those same in-house prints are also used in its accessories line, which includes hats, reusable face masks and a laptop case.
The Toothpaste Kisses Laptop Case features a multi-colour cording rope closure that perfectly complements the vibrancy of its fabrics. Go for Morning Light for a minimalist mash-up of pastel hues or hand-drawn paint strokes with The Florist’s Palette. The case fits up to a 13-inch laptop.
Price: $48
Shipping fee: $7.50 for standard courier delivery within Singapore, $10 for express courier delivery within Singapore, self-collection available
Address: 107 North Bridge Road, #02-K03, Funan, Singapore 179105 | 87 Jalan Kelabu Asap, Singapore 278275
Opening hours: 11am to 9pm daily (Funan) | 10am to 1pm, 3pm to 7pm (Tuesdays to Fridays)
Contact: Email customercare@minormiracles.shop
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From your walls to your bedding and even your yoga mats, almost every surface around you can be adorned with artwork from Society6. Of course, that includes your tech gadgets too.
You won’t need to worry about scratching your laptop thanks to the soft microfibre lining. The laptop sleeves are available in 13-inch and 15-inch versions. With literally hundreds of pages of designs to choose from, the site helpfully lets you sort by popular, new or random designs. You can also choose to filter by various categories, such as digital, abstract, painting, illustration and more.
Price: From US$38.99 (~S$53.30)
Shipping fee: US$20 (~S$27.35) for delivery to Singapore
Contact: Submit a request on its website
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You might associate THULE with the great outdoors rather than working indoors. But the Swedish brand’s rigorous production process means you can also trust that your laptop will be well-protected with its range of laptop sleeves.
There are 3 designs available: THULE Gauntlet, Subterra and Stravan. THULE Gauntlet is particularly noteworthy for its rigid exterior and unique clamshell design, which lets you work directly out of the case.
Price: From $36
Shipping fee: $5, free delivery for orders above $80, self-collection available
Paragon
Address: 290 Orchard Road, #04-15, Paragon, Singapore 238859
Opening hours: 10.30am to 9.30pm daily
Marina Square
Address: 6 Raffles Boulevard, #03-126, Marina Square, Singapore 039594
Opening hours: 11am to 9.30pm (Mondays to Thursdays) | 10.30am to 9.30pm (Fridays to Sundays)
Changi Airport
Address: 65 Airport Boulevard, #03-34 – 41, Departure/Check In Hall North, mezzanine level, Changi Airport Terminal 3, Singapore 819663
Opening hours: 11am to 9pm daily
Contact: 67325172 (Paragon), 6337 0291 (Marina Square), 6543 9618 (Changi Airport) or email planet@theplanettraveller.com
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Besides protecting yourself during this pandemic, keep your laptop protected in style with this list of places to find aesthetic laptop sleeves in Singapore.
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