Bags, briefcases, handbags, ladies' handbags or backpacks help people carry things on a regular basis. However, it also reveals the style and personality of the person using the bag.

A good handbag for a modern woman or man is the basis of everyday life. In particular, ladies carry a bag every time they are out and no clothes are complete without a bag.

A few factors that contribute to the quality of the bag are: material used, craftsmanship, equipment, handles, hangers and finishing. The main material of a bag for business, travel, formal wear or daily use can be fabric, plastic, genuine leather, artificial leather.

However, after the first genuine leather bags started to be produced in London in 1841, the bags made of natural leather were never outdated. It is more durable than real leather, fabric and synthetic leather, has good wear and tear properties and ages well. Today, leather bags are usually made of cowhide. However, snakes, buffalo and crocodile skins are also used.

Nevertheless, no matter which material is used, craftsmanship is the most important point. At the same time, the quality of the equipment, such as the bag's handles, zip fasteners, fasteners and lining, is a good indication of the quality of the bag. Also, the handles and straps of the bag should not be ignored not only in terms of carrying capacity of the bag, but also in the quality of the bag as it is not easily deteriorated because they are frequently touched and held.

A few standards considered in bag tests in advanced laboratories are:

• TS 6410 Briefcase (made of finished leather)

• TS 6411 Women's handbags - Finished leather or coated fabric

• TS 12957 Textile - Bag fabric - General purpose

• TS 12958 Textile - Bag fabric - Used for military backpack and mountaineering bag