How to order custom laptop bags that support your school’s sustainability goals

June 23, 2025

A practical guide for IT teams tired of broken laptops, lost sleeves and missed rollouts

Every school wants to protect its investment in student devices — but managing that protection at scale is where it gets tricky.

Devices come in different sizes. Students lose sleeves. Repairs pile up. And when it comes time to issue new devices, nothing’s ever quite ready at the same time.

That’s why more Australian schools are turning to a simple solution:
Branded, school-approved laptop bags made from sustainable materials.

At Generation Earth, we work with school IT teams, business managers and procurement staff to supply custom-branded sleeves, backpacks and briefcases designed for real-world school use — and made from recycled plastic bottles.

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The problems schools face when sourcing branded laptop bags

Ordering branded sleeves and bags sounds simple — but for many schools, it quickly becomes more complicated than expected. Common issues include:

Unclear sizing guidance
Many suppliers don’t understand school-issued devices. Schools end up with sleeves that don’t fit, or inconsistent sizing across year levels.

Poor product durability
Some sleeves look the part but aren't made for daily school life — they tear, split or fail to protect devices when dropped.

Slow or unpredictable lead times
Branding adds extra production time, but few suppliers are transparent about how long it will actually take — leading to missed Term 1 deadlines.

No alignment with sustainability goals
With many schools setting environmental targets, it’s hard to find bags that are both protective and sustainably made.

A smarter way to protect student laptops

We offer sleeves, backpacks, briefcases and vertical bags — all:

Made from recycled PET to support sustainability targets
Available in common school laptop sizes (13–14" and 15–16")
Custom-brandable with your school’s logo via screenprinting or embroidery

And we’ll guide you through the process — no guesswork required.

What can be branded for our school?

Almost all of our products can customised for your school, including:

Laptop sleeves
Briefcases
Vertical laptop bags
Student backpacks
Library and gym bags
Staff/teacher laptop bags

We’ll help you pick the right styles based on your rollout and year levels.

Logo placement that works

Common logo placements include:

Centre front (sleeves, briefcases)
Bottom corner (backpacks)
Flap or side panel (library/gym bags)

You’ll get a mock-up to review before anything is produced.

How long does it take to order custom laptop bags?

Branded orders typically take 2–3 months. We recommend starting early — especially for Term 1 programs or orientation packs.

(We also offer unbranded options with shorter lead times if you need something sooner.)

Let’s take the admin out of student device protection

If you’re looking to cut down on lost sleeves, improve protection, or just make next year’s rollout run more smoothly — we’re here to help.