Take your pet wherever you go with pet-sonalised luggage
With the world opening up again and more of us making travel plans, it’s the prime time to exchange your long-serving luggage for something new.
To make it stand out from the hundreds of other suitcases and bags your fellow travellers are using, getting your belongings personalised is a smart idea - and now you can do so with the help of your pet.
July, which creates sustainable suitcases, bags, and other accessories that can withstand the sometimes rough and tumble nature of travel, now offers a world-first service that allows you to personalise your luggage with your pet’s face.
Since travelling often means leaving our furry friends at home or in a kennel, July’s service enables you to bring them with you on your next holiday.
Having trialled the service on July’s water bottle and the Carry Me mini case, the process of getting pet-sonalised items is easy - and the results couldn’t be cuter.
You can add up to two pets to your item, requiring a high-resolution, bright image of them (preferably a full frontal showing their face).
Once you have submitted your photo and order, the July team’s illustrator will transform your photo into the design to be featured on your item.
The final result is a high-quality artistic rendition of your beloved pet, featured on the corner of items such as the Carry Me case and in the centre of the water bottle.
The image I sent of my cat Toby (left) was transformed into a cute design featured on the case and water bottle. Images: Author
As for the items themselves, the water bottle boasts a soft, matte exterior, the capacity to keep liquids cold for 24 hours and hot for 12, and even fits in cup holders.
Meanwhile, the Carry Me case is quite robust and stain resistant (even after I spilled coffee on it while commuting), with pockets on each side and the option to have it open completely flat or more like a purse thanks to a detachable lining. The option to carry it on its own or with a strap offers nice flexibility, and it’s large enough to fit a phone and notebook (or your sunglasses, wallet or purse) and other miscellaneous items that you’ll need on the go.
While I have yet to travel with my Carry Me case, it has become my go-to purse for day trips and going out.
Not only is the pet personalisation an adorable option for your own luggage, it can make for a sweet, personal gift for the pet parents in your life.
Until December 11, July is offering free personalisation of its range of luggage and accessories - a service usually costing $25 - with orders guaranteed to arrive just in time for Christmas.
To see the full range of July’s products, head here.
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