When customizing cosmetic bags, many focus on the outer design while overlooking a key detail—the lining. A good lining protects both the cosmetics and the bag itself. Different materials greatly impact durability and user experience. In this article, we compare common cosmetic bag lining options—to help you choose wisely when designing or customizing your bags.

Common Types of Cosmetic Bag Linings

1. Polyester

A synthetic fiber fabric with a waterproof coating, which is a common choice for most cosmetic bag linings.

Advantages:

Lightweight and durable

Low cost, high cost performance

Printable patterns, diverse choices

Basically has water-repellent performance

Disadvantages:

Not completely waterproof, if high-strength waterproofing is required, film treatment is required

Ordinary feel, difficult to use for high-end products

Applicable scenarios:

Massive cosmetic bags, gift bags, daily storage bags, etc.

2. PVC Lining

Plastic coating material with excellent waterproof performance.

Advantages:

Completely waterproof and oil-proof

Easy to clean, wipe clean

Structure is relatively stiff, suitable for shaping

Disadvantages:

Not breathable

Feel hard and slightly heavy

Applicable scenarios:

Travel cosmetic bags and toiletry bags for liquid cosmetics and skin care products.

3. Velvet

A soft fabric with velvet treatment and soft texture.

Advantages:

Scratch-resistant and wear-resistant, suitable for delicate items

High-grade touch, improves the overall grade

Has certain shock absorption ability

Disadvantages:

Easily stained with dust and water stains

Requires more detailed care and cleaning

Applicable scenarios:

High-end cosmetic bags, jewelry bags, perfume sets, etc.

210D High-density Nylon Fabric (Topfeel's Main Lining Material)

A high-density nylon fabric composed of 210 denier fibers, known for its durability, abrasion resistance, and balanced strength with flexibility.

Advantages:

Strong wear resistance

Lightweight and soft, flexible sewing

Smooth feel, good waterproofness

Moderate cost, widely adaptable

Disadvantages:

Lack of high-quality texture like velvet

Slightly weaker support than PVC

Applicable scenarios:

Professional customized cosmetic bags, travel storage bags, brand customized gift bags.

How to Choose the Most Suitable Lining for a Cosmetic Bag?

It is recommended to consider the following factors when choosing a lining:

Product use: Is it waterproof, scratch-resistant, and easy to clean?

Target customer group: Popular or high-end? Are you sensitive to texture?

Protection needs: Do you need to protect fragile items such as glass bottles or mirrors?

Cost budget: Do you need to control the individual cost, or can you accept upgraded materials?

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Conclusion

Although the lining is not conspicuous, it determines the “inner cultivation” of a cosmetic bag. Choosing the right lining material can not only improve product quality but also enhance brand competitiveness.

Topfeel widely uses 210D high-density nylon fabrics in customization, and can also provide high-end linings and structural filling solutions such as PVC and velvet according to customer needs to meet different brand positioning and market needs.

If you are looking for a cosmetic bag manufacturing partner that combines design, performance, and quality, please feel free to contact Topfeel. We will build it for you from “inside” to “outside”.