Overview of German school backpacks and their selection

Before the start of the school year, it is very important to collect all the things you need for learning, including buying a schoolbag. A child will use a briefcase almost every day during the year, therefore, his choice must be taken very responsibly.

Among different manufacturers, many users prefer German backpacks - they have earned recognition due to high-quality materials of manufacture and great functionality. Manufacturers from Germany create a fairly wide range of products that allow a student of any age to choose an original school attribute.

Germany is a country of organized people who try to solve all problems in advance, this also applies to the acquisition of a backpack. German school backpacks appear in large numbers on store shelves and Internet pages already at the beginning of the summer, when the previous school year had just ended.

All brands update their product range every year, equipping school attributes with new, improved features and fashionable designs. However, each company follows certain requirements for the production of backpacks.

We propose to consider in more detail the main features of German knapsacks.

• A special kind of fabric for production. The main materials for the manufacture of backpacks for schoolchildren are polyester and nylon. Each of the materials is of artificial origin, made of them a satchel is great for long-term use. Nylon is a synthetic fabric made from polyamide fibers and is identified by several different labels on the tag, such as PA, Ny, Polyamide or Nylon.This material has many positive qualities: it is strong, does not allow moisture to pass through, does not lose color when exposed to the sun for a long time, and is not afraid of sudden temperature changes in winter.

Another very important quality of nylon is that it is quite easy to remove dirt and dusty deposits. The second type of fabric is polyester, it is a type of synthetic material created from polyester fibers. PL, Polyester and Poliestere indicate that the briefcase is made of polyester and feels like a wool product. The substance is resistant to high and low temperatures, does not fade in the sun, and, thanks to the spraying of polyurethane, does not allow water to pass through. A polyester briefcase reacts negatively to strong detergents and should be washed carefully.

• Equipment... Sometimes manufacturers add some additional accessories to the portfolio, made in the same style as the school bag. This can be a pencil case, a gym bag, or a key chain.
• Volume and weight of the knapsack... In Europe, there are certain standards for the weight of a schoolbag - it should be about 10% of the weight of a student. For children from elementary grades, German manufacturers lighten the weight of the backpacks as much as possible - the lightest of them weigh only 750 grams. Nevertheless, the highest quality products start with a weight of about 850-950 grams - this is an acceptable norm. Satchels for first graders also have general dimensions: in height from 30 to 40 cm, in width - from 30 to 35 cm, in depth - 20-25 cm.For older schoolchildren, the weight of the backpack starts from 900 grams and usually does not exceed 1250 grams. The volumes of portfolios for high school students range in height from 40 to 50 cm, in width - from 30 to 35 cm, in depth - from 17 to 25 cm.
• Model design... Satchels for elementary school students are most often made with the image of popular cartoon characters, drawn animals, flowers or cars. These attributes are usually colored blue, green, pink, or red. For high school students, models are produced more simplified - monochromatic or with a small pattern or print.

In Germany, there are a lot of companies that create backpacks for both first graders and older students. Many firms prefer to specialize in the production of knapsacks for children of a certain age, because the requirements for models are very different for elementary school and high school. Firms are divided into two categories: manufacturers of goods for boys and girls in grades 1-4 and for adolescents in grades 5-11. We suggest first looking at popular German brands for elementary school children.

A well-known company from Germany manufactures children's school bags with orthopedic back. For the comfort of the child, all models are made as ergonomically as possible: there are length adjusters for children of different heights on the soft shoulder straps; there are waist belts that, when running, do not allow the satchel to dangle and beat on the child's back; the back is equipped with soft cushions for increased wearing comfort.

Choosing DerDieDas products, parents greatly simplify their choice of school equipment, because Included with the backpack are a pencil case with accessories, a cosmetic case, a folder-box and a sports bag.

The brand produces high-quality children's school bags with an interesting combination of bright colors., for example, pink and blue, green and black, purple and blue. Choosing Hama products, you will find both individual satchels and sets with bags, pencil cases and folders. The models of this company are equipped with reflective tapesensuring safety on the road.

The assortment of the brand includes both individual portfolios and with filling in the form of a sports bag, pencil case and folder. Herlitz style is easy to spot from afar - the models are made of well-matched colors, decorated with an unusual print and laconic illustration. The satchels are made of water-repellent fabric, and the bottom is made of durable plastic.

The company produces universal portfolios, which are suitable for both primary school students and children of grades 5-9... Hummingbird models are made in atypical colors, such as purple, black or gray. A distinctive feature of the brand is large aesthetic drawings... The assortment includes an interesting design for both girls and boys.

In adolescence, children gradually begin to develop a worldview, which leads to a frequent change in tastes and preferences. German manufacturers have taken this feature of schoolchildren into account, creating a large assortment of interesting, but at the same time comfortable and ergonomic models of backpacks. Consider a few brands that make unusual and functional portfolios.

The company creates briefcases with small prints, many convenient compartments and a waist belt. There is an interesting detail in the products - special straps for attaching to a bike, which is very convenient for those teenagers who get to school on their own two-wheeled vehicles. The backpacks are made of moisture-repellent and easy-to-clean material, so they don't require much maintenance.

The brand's products are suitable for both high school students and students. The functionality of Coocazoo briefcases allows you to transfer A4 documents and abstracts into them, and convenient pockets allow you to keep your personal belongings in order. Models are designed in the form of original prints or a combination of similar colors.

Backpacks of this company are very ergonomic, comfortable and functional. - they accommodate many compartments for different purposes and auxiliary belts... The discreet design allows teenagers to use the briefcase not only for school, but also for travel or vacation at the resort. With a large enough capacity, Deuter products have very low weight - about 900 grams.

Parents treat the purchase of a backpack for school with great responsibility, because this is a significant contribution not only to the comfort of the student, but also to his health. A huge number of families are engaged in the acquisition of such an attribute every year, so there is a need to get acquainted with the selection criteria. German orthopedists have identified three main points that you need to pay attention to before purchasing a product. Let's take a closer look at these nuances.

• Convenience... Before buying a briefcase, you need to try on a child - it should fit closely to the body and shoulders, if some details interfere with the fit, it is better to look for another model. Also pay attention to how the schoolbag sits on the student - its upper part should be below shoulder level, and the lower part should not end below the waist. Feel the straps and straps - they should be soft and flexible so as not to pinch your shoulders when the backpack is full of textbooks. The width of the satchel has no effect on the health of the child, but for comfortable wearing it is better not to choose too wide models.
• Protection on the road. Reflective tapes or bright fluorescent fabrics of bright yellow or orange color must be present on the surface of the portfolio. The area that bright details should cover should be about 1/3 of the area of ​​the entire backpack.
• Portfolio weight... It is better for first-graders not to carry heavy weights, therefore, parents often choose light backpacks. Nevertheless, lightweight models can negatively affect the health of the child due to the uncomfortable backrest, so orthopedists can increase the weight of the backpack to 12-16% of the total weight of the student.

Also, one more small but important point can be added to this list - model design... Many parents advise against choosing portfolios with too fashionable images, because such a picture can quickly lose its relevance. It is best to give preference to simpler colors and images, but do not forget that the child should like the backpack.