When a large number of documents have to be carried from one place to another it is better to use a briefcase style courier bags. Though each paper is thin, when more pages or documents are put together their thickness is significant. Also, some important items which are thick may also have to be carried from one place to another. Hence a briefcase is preferred since it is thick enough to carry more documents or other thicker items. There are different options available for briefcases type bags, depending on the security levels required, the buyer can purchase bags with locks or without locks.
The standard briefcase courier bag is designed to carry documents, medical records, mail between offices, books, and other items. The bags are mainly ordered in three different sizes 14′ X 11″ X 3″, 18″ X 14″ X 4″ and 22″ X 16″ X 6″ , so depending on the number and size of the documents and others items which are being transported, the buyer should choose a particular bag. It should be noted that the price of the bag depends on the size, large bags are more expensive. There is a provision for securing the briefcase courier bag using a zip tie at grommet of the zipper closure, or a padlock which will be purchased separately.
The bags are available in four durable materials – laminated nylon, 1000 denier nylon, canvas 14 oz and clear vinyl. These materials are durable and will last for a long period of time even if handled roughly. Laminated nylon is the default option, and bags are available in the other materials at an additional cost. Clear vinyl is preferred by those who do not wish to unzip the bag repeatedly, the clear vinyl is transparent, so the bag contents can be easily checked. The bags are available in different colors like royal or navy blue, black, burgundy, kelly green, grey, forest green, orange, purple,teal and yellow,
All the bags come with a standard Identity window. There is a provision for attaching a standard luggage lock in the grommet of the nylon zipper. Three different types of luggage locks can be ordered with the bag. One standard bag is priced at $26.99, and bulk discounts are offered for three or more bags, with the price for 100 or more bags being $19.99 each. All bags are custom manufactured after the order is placed, and production time is usually between ten to fourteen days. Color imprinting option is available at an additional cost.
For many applications like compliance with the privacy rules of HIPAA, and confidential documents, files it is very important to ensure that the files and documents have not tampered when they are being transported. Hence many businesses and individuals are interested in purchasing a briefcase-style locking courier bag, which is designed for secure locking. The three different sizes of the bags are 14″ X 11″ X 5″ (the smallest size), 18″ X 14″ X 5″ and the larger 20″ X 16″ X 6″ . The bags have a comfort grip handle, so that they can be easily carried for a longer period of time without any strain.
These bags are available in either laminated nylon or 1000 denier nylon. The closure of these bags is a nylon zipper. The advantage of using this material is that it is durable, and is collapsible. So when the bags are not being used they can be easily folded and stored, taking up less space. These bags are available in many colors like black, brown, burgundy. royal blue, navy blue, red, kelly and forest green, grey, orange, purple, yellow, teal, white and at an additional cost, clear vinyl. The color pink is only available in laminated nylon.
There are five different options for locking these courier bags. The standard padlock type lock is the cheapest option, and the buyer can opt for different keys for the locks or the same key. By paying extra they can ensure that the locks with different keys have the same master key. Alternately customers can order combination locks with either the same keys or different keys. The most popular size of the lockable courier bags is priced at $44.99 since they have better locking. For bulk quantities, discounts are available and the price will reduce to $37.99 per bag for orders of a hundred or more bags. The production time for these made to order bags varies between ten to fourteen days.