Leather Laptop Accessories

Leather and leather-look, said plainly

This page is for people who want a laptop sleeve or bag with the smart, smooth look of leather. Most of what is here is PU leather, a leather-look finish, not leather from a hide. A few of the briefcases say in their own description that they are genuine leather or cowhide. Each product page says which, so you always know what you are buying.

How a product gets onto this page

Products are filed here by their own words: a product whose name or short description says leather, including PU leather and faux leather, is on this page. That means a few are here because one part of them is made of it rather than the whole thing, and the product description says which part. Each product stays in its own department too.

What is here

• Sleeves, all of them PU leather: slim ultra-thin sleeves, sleeves sized for MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, a sleeve with a fold-out stand and mouse pad, one with a matching mouse pad, and a sleeve for a portable monitor. Most come in several sizes. See laptop sleeves.
• Briefcases: business briefcases and shoulder bags with room for a laptop and papers. Most are PU leather; a few are genuine leather or cowhide. See laptop briefcases.
• A messenger bag in water-resistant PU leather. See messenger and shoulder bags.

PU leather or real leather

PU leather is usually a polyurethane coating over a fabric backing. It gives a similar look for less weight and less care, and many of the sleeves here say they are water-resistant or waterproof on the outside. It does not age the way leather does, and with years of use it can crack or peel at the folds.

Real leather is heavier, and many people like the way it ages. It needs keeping out of heavy rain, and now and then some care with a product made for leather. For a briefcase that goes to the office every day, either works; for a sleeve that lives inside another bag, PU leather's lightness is usually the better trade. The guide comparing laptop bags goes through the choice.

How a leather-look sleeve protects

Leather and leather-look sleeves are usually lined with a soft fabric over a little foam. They are firm, guard well against scratches and scuffs, and cushion less than a thick foam or EVA sleeve. They suit a laptop that is carried with care. If it will be thrown about, look at the shockproof sleeves on the felt and fabric page.

Questions people ask about leather laptop sleeves and bags

How do I tell which are genuine leather?

The product's name and description say so. If they say PU, it is a leather-look finish.

What size sleeve do I need?

Choose by your laptop's outside measurements, not only the screen size. The guide to laptop sleeve sizes shows how to measure.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery is included in every price and tracked to your door. Each product page says when it usually arrives.

More to look at

• Laptop briefcases
• Laptop sleeves
• Messenger and shoulder bags
• Felt and fabric laptop accessories
• All materials
• Guide: Laptop sleeve sizes: how to measure your laptop