What to Look for in Customized Laptop Sleeves

A customized laptop sleeve is more than just a holding container for your laptop — it can say a lot about who you are and what you value, as well as what you stand for. They can be creative or corporate, and individuals and companies often order custom laptop sleeves for themselves or their employees as a perk for doing a good job — or for any reason. 

But there are many types of laptop sleeves out there, which can make shopping for customizable laptop sleeves a complicated endeavor. The good news is that with a little bit of prep up front, you can find the right customized laptop sleeve for your needs. Here’s what you may want to keep in mind.

Color

For those that don’t want to attract too much attention with their laptop sleeve print, it’s best to go with a neutral electronics color such as black, grey or dark blue. Most laptops are already made with materials in these colors, and adding a sleeve that’s in the same color realm will keep the attention on the laptop sleeve print, where it should be.

However, for those that want to make a dramatic statement, a vibrant color can be ideal. It all depends on your needs and what you want from your custom laptop sleeve.

Material

While you may not think twice about the material that makes up a laptop sleeve, the material used can make a big difference in how the laptop sleeve feels, or whether it can easily go in a bag along with other items. Neoprene is a great, low-cost option that is spongy and protective, but leather may be more up your alley and appropriate for a conference room or meeting with clients. In general, all laptop sleeves will provide a certain level of protection, but you may need something else entirely if you’re looking for protection that can stand up to drops and other accidents.

Size

Don’t forget your laptop’s size. Sure, many laptops may be similar in size and shape, but a large, 17-inch laptop will be significantly bigger than a sleek 13-inch laptop with invisible bezels. You could always put a smaller laptop into a larger laptop sleeve, but then you’ll lose much of the protection of the customized laptop sleeves themselves, not to mention the awkward fitting. Before ordering, it’s best to match the sleeve to your exact device to get the best fit.

Pockets

Some laptop sleeves feature convenient pockets that you can use to carry additional materials such as pens, USB keys and your charger, which means you may not need more than your laptop sleeve when you take your laptop for an extended period of time. You can also choose to carry an external mouse and keyboard to give more flexibility to your laptop usage, and the right customized laptop sleeve can help you do that.

Handles or Straps

Laptop sleeves that will be carried in a larger bag or used primarily to protect a laptop when you’re not using it are much different than a case that has a carrying handle or strap. That can help make it easier to carry your laptop with you inside a customized laptop sleeve, though if you need nothing of the sort you may be able to get away with a simple sleeve without much more.

Padding or Protection

While the padding of your next custom laptop sleeve will have a lot to do with the material it’s made from, some subpar sleeves are nothing more than a thin piece of fabric. That might work great if all you need is some slight protection around home or the office, but it may be entirely subpar if you’re looking for something that can hold up on public transportation or during a business trip. In order to get the right sleeve for your needs, make sure that you evaluate internal padding as well as the external material.

Device

The proliferation of tablets and other computing devices has blurred the line somewhat with regard to carrying cases. What would work for a laptop where the screen is securely protected on the inside of a closing clamshell is much different than what might work for an open-faced tablet with a sensitive screen soaking up all those bumps. If you’re using a tablet or some kind of 2-in-1, you may want to opt for a different kind of customized laptop sleeve — one that is designed to protect your specific device and the important considerations that apply to how your device works or how it’s made.

Quality

For many, the brand or maker of your customized laptop sleeves matters. Substandard laptop sleeves will fall apart almost as soon as you start using them, which can say more about the quality of the sleeve than anything having to do with your behavior. The right laptop sleeve should last as long as your device does with the right kind of care, and that makes them a great option for companies that want to give out a sleeve along with their notebooks to their employees.

Print Quality

We left it for last but it’s no less important than any of the other considerations in this list. If you’re shopping for a customized laptop sleeve, you’ll want to ensure that the final print quality of the image or logo on the front is not something that will fade or come off after a few weeks of use. The best laptop sleeves are custom made with the graphics you decide, and the laptop sleeve print itself should last as long as the sleeve.

Custom Logo Cases

Here at custom logo cases, we’ll print any logo or design on one of our many customized laptop sleeves, even custom Macbook sleeves. We offer neoprene laptop sleeves, leather flap sleeves, leather stand sleeves, zip sleeves, sleeves with pockets and sleeves with handles so that you can easily find the right laptop sleeves for your needs. We can even Pantone match so that you’ll get vibrant, real colors instead of some facsimile, and we can also print or emboss on the front and the back. 

Contact us today to request a quote or get started by shopping our laptop sleeves.

Bhushan Lele

Bhushan spent the last 15+ years building businesses and learning what really matters to customers. At Custom Logo Cases, we help brands turn everyday tech accessories into high-quality, on-brand marketing tools.