Take your grooming seriously? Then a plastic security bag just won’t cut it. To schlep your best toiletries, moisturiser, aftershave and the like in style you’ll need wash bags of repute. Or at least one that’s on a par with the effort you put into scouting an exfoliator worth its salt.
That’s why we’ve done our research to find the best wash bags for men to ensure you’re carrying your skin and haircare solutions in gentlemanly fashion. From Reiss to Prada, these picks will marry with a suitcase, gym kit, duffle or backpack, or simply as a stylish tool to store any bathroom counter overspill. And once you have your wash bag sorted, be sure to keep it well stocked with our weekly pick of new grooming items.
What are the best wash bags in 2023?
A handsome addition to your bathroom shelf, this Bennett Winch wash bag is cut from premium black leather and finessed with the brand’s signature embossment, front and centre. Securing with two metal zips that run across its top panel, your grooming essentials are kept safe in style.
Known for its affordable raincoats in a broad spectrum of bold and bright colours, Danish brand Rains makes wash bags from that smooth, waterproof fabric the label specialises in. It even has a water-repellent zipper, so you can bring it right into the shower with you.
If flexing is your raison d’être, may we present you with your latest: a Brunello Cucinelli wash bag that’ll put all others to shame.
What is the best fabric for a wash bag?
We tend to fill our wash bags with a variety of oils, creams and ointments that, when the victim of a pressurised air cabin or particularly bumpy car ride, can result in quite the sticky mess within your wash bag. It’s for that reason that you’ll most commonly find wash bags in a range of leathers or synthetic nylon, both being especially durable, tear-resistant and able to be simply wiped clean.
How do you clean a wash bag?
Whilst some wash bags will be able to go in the washing machine (the lapel should let you know), a spot of soap and hot water will never go amiss, and hand washing is generally a pretty safe bet. When it comes to leather wash bags, we recommend cleaning the inside with a damp cloth while gently wiping the outside panels with either a mild soap or an upholstery-specific wipe.
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