Flap-top bags rarely lock properly. The XD Design Soft Daypack does, combining a Fidlock closure on the anti-theft flap with twist-lock zippers underneath, so a casual silhouette hides a genuinely secured main compartment.

Materials do much of the work: a 1200D RPET fabric body with textured PU detailing gives it a soft, finished look that stands up to daily use. A dedicated pocket takes a 16 inch laptop, an RFID-protected pocket shields cards and identity documents, and the interior is organised so daily items stay reachable rather than buried. The R-pet fabric carries the AWARE tracer, which guarantees the use of genuine recycled fabric, at 28 percent recycled content. It is offered in blue and grey.

Its softer, less technical look makes it a strong client and creative-audience gift: agencies, design and media teams, retail head-office staff, or an anniversary present for a customer base that would not carry an obviously sporty pack. It also works as a premium item in a tiered loyalty programme, where the flap design sets it apart visually from the standard backpacks sitting next to it in the same catalogue.

MerchRepublic can brand the Soft Daypack with your logo, advise where a mark works best on a flap-top design, take orders in both colours and deliver across the European Union.