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Protecting your suitcase is an important step when preparing for a trip. If you underestimate it, a whole suitcase could end up damaged, scratched or even worse, open on the baggage carousel! However, you do not want to reinvest unnecessarily in the price of a suitcase.
So don’t panic! We are specialists in this subject and we know exactly how to help you.
The choice of a suitcase cover must be made according to 3 points:
- The type of suitcase, i.e. only 2 or 4 wheels
- The size of your suitcase by measuring the height, width and length
- The location of the handles (left or right)
In this article you will discover:
Why choose a suitcase cover in 2021 ?
What are the criteria to take into account to choose your protective cover?
How does the cover fit on your suitcase?
After that, you will have all the keys in hand to choose the cover best suited to your suitcase.
Let’s find out all this together right now.
Why choose a suitcase cover in 2021?
First of all, let's look at the benefits of suitcase covers. Little known to the general public, these protectors are remarkably useful.
1 – The security of your luggage
Their primary purpose is protecting your suitcase against :
- Scrapes and scratches during the various handling by baggage handlers or yourself
- Stains (for canvas suitcases)
- The shocks
- Attempted theft (a simple Bic pen is enough!)
What could be more annoying than damaging your suitcase costing more than €250!
At home, covers will help prevent scratches when storing your suitcases.
2 – Identifying your suitcase
The other major interest is based on the differentiation of your luggage. Indeed, the protective covers bring designs that are out of the ordinary, therefore, it is much easier and faster to find your suitcase among those of other travelers on the baggage carousel.
No more simple scrunchies that “made it easier” to identify your suitcase and no more suitcases that all look the same at the airport.
3 – Sustainability and a positive environmental impact
A suitcase cover costs between 25 and 50 euros on average. A plastic film costs between 14 and 16 euros per suitcase.
The plastic film is disposable and valid only once on a round trip while the suitcase cover is reusable at least over 3 years depending on your frequency of travel.
So for example, for a round trip to the USA you will spend the equivalent of a suitcase cover per piece of luggage!

4 – Light and ergonomic
250g is only the weight of a suitcase cover (equivalent to a box of Président Camembert).
By folding it, it will not be no thicker than a t-shirt, so you can take it and store it anywhere.
Criteria to consider when choosing the perfect suitcase cover
After laying the foundations on the advantages of this type of protection, let's look at the different criteria that will guide your choice of the perfect cover.
Our goal is to save you time choosing your suitcase protection so you can focus on organizing your suitcase.
A polyester design above all!
More than 99% covers on the market are designed in polyester. This material has 2 main functions:
- High durability as you travel
- Its extensible side will allowabsorb shocks
Whether in a dry or humid country, polyester covers are also water-repellent, which ensures high resistance to rain.
Finally, they are machine washable between 30° and 40°.
Choosing the right size for your protective cover
Depending on the models and manufacturers, you will have a size guide that looks like this (here is ours):

For the majority of manufacturers on the internet, you will have to do the conversion yourself from the English measurement in inches to centimeters (cm).
There will be 3 elements to take into account so that your measurements are the most possible fairs :
- Do not consider wheels for your suitcases
- Measure the empty suitcase
- Measure the height of the suitcase carefully,
- Width and thickness
By taking these precautions, you will limit the chances of covers that are too big or too small.

For each measure, do not take into account the wheels of your suitcase.
Check the handles and trolley of your suitcase
The location of the side handles on your suitcase can play a major role in choosing a suitcase cover.
Depending on the models, you will have covers that fit uniquely on suitcases whose handle is located on the left.
Check this parameter carefully before choosing the appropriate cover.
[TUTORIAL] How to put a cover on your suitcase
To put a cover on your suitcase, nothing could be simpler! A cover is put on from the top and adjusted according to the trolley and the side handle, then once this step is done, you just have to close the zipper on the lower part of the suitcase.
The choice is yours!
With all this information, you are now an expert in choosing the best cover for you will fit perfectly in your suitcase. It will also be easier for you to identify your luggage among the others.
By taking this type of protection, you will be twice as protected as a classic traveler.
This is why we suggest you choose a model that really matches your personality.
At VelarTrip we are the only ones in France to have the largest selection of suitcase covers. You can easily test the compatibility of our protections for 14 days with your suitcase.
Discover our collection of suitcase covers by clicking on the image below:
