The moulded valve on the front is the heart of the bag. Close the zipper, lay the bag flat and press or roll it: air escapes through the valve, and the one-way design stops it flowing back in, so the bag stays compressed. There is no pump to pack, no power needed and nothing to break in a suitcase — which is exactly why it works for travel rather than just for storage at home.
A waterproof zipper with a sealing strip and a moulded pull runs the length of the opening, and the body is high-frequency welded into a seamless shell with no needle holes. That construction does two jobs: it holds the compression instead of leaking air back through seams, and it keeps splash, dust and damp off clean clothes in a wet hotel bathroom, a beach house or a boat cabin. It is a splash-resistant travel organizer rather than a submersible dry bag — for immersion protection, see our welded roll-top and airtight-zipper dry bags.
| Size | Dimensions (L × W × H) | Typical Contents |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 38 × 27 × 14 cm | Underwear, t-shirts, socks, a light layer |
| Medium | 46.5 × 31.5 × 14 cm | Jumpers, trousers, a few days of clothing |
| Large | 53.5 × 38.5 × 16 cm | Jackets, bedding, bulky winter layers |
Sold individually or as a nested three-piece set, the sizes stack neatly in a suitcase and let travellers sort clean, worn and bulky items into separate bags instead of one compressed lump.
At around 0.15 kg the bag adds almost nothing to your allowance — the space it saves is a net gain rather than a trade-off against weight. A webbing loop at the side makes it easy to pull the bag out of a packed case, and the matte black finish keeps it looking clean next to premium luggage.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | SEALOCK |
| Model No. | SL-P1082 |
| Product Name | Vacuum Compression Packing Bag |
| Product Category | Travel Organizer / Compression Packing Bag |
| Construction Type | Welded Compression Bag with One-Way Valve |
| Manufacturing Process | High-Frequency Welded Seams |
| Closure | Waterproof Zipper with Sealing Strip & Moulded Pull |
| Air Release | Moulded One-Way Air Valve (no pump required) |
| Water Resistance | Splash-, dust- and damp-resistant (not submersible) |
| Size — Small | 38 × 27 × 14 cm |
| Size — Medium | 46.5 × 31.5 × 14 cm |
| Size — Large | 53.5 × 38.5 × 16 cm |
| Net Weight | approx. 0.15 kg |
| Attachment | Side Webbing Pull Loop |
| Colour | Matte Black (custom colours available) |
| Country of Origin | Guangdong, China |
| Component | Material | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Body | TPU Laminated Fabric, matte finish | Flexible, airtight-capable, wipe-clean shell |
| Seams | High-Frequency Welded | Needle-hole-free joints that hold compression |
| Zipper | Waterproof Zipper with Sealing Strip | Seals the opening against splash and dust |
| Zipper Pull | Moulded Pull | Easy grip when the bag is packed tight |
| Air Valve | Moulded One-Way Valve | Releases air and stops it flowing back in |
| Pull Loop | Nylon Webbing | Pulling the bag out of a packed case |
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Space Compression | Press the air out to shrink bulky clothing and bedding to a fraction of its loose volume. |
| No Pump Needed | One-way valve works by hand pressure — nothing extra to pack or power. |
| Sealed Closure | Waterproof zipper keeps splash, dust and damp off clean clothes. |
| Wet / Dry Separation | Pack worn or damp clothing separately from the rest of the case. |
| Three Sizes | Sort clothing by type and stack the bags neatly in a suitcase. |
| Compression Retention | Welded seamless body does not leak air back through stitching. |
| Ultralight | Around 0.15 kg, so the space saved is a net gain. |
| Reusable | Open, refill and re-compress as often as needed. |
| Easy Maintenance | Wipe-clean surface, packs flat when empty. |
| Option | Available |
|---|---|
| Colour | Matte black stock · custom Pantone |
| Material | TPU (standard) · alternative laminate to spec |
| Sizes | Small / medium / large · custom dimensions |
| Set Configuration | Single · 2-piece · 3-piece nested set |
| Valve Type | One-way hand-press (standard) · pump-compatible option |
| Zipper Type | Waterproof (standard) · airtight upgrade to spec |
| Transparent Window | Optional (see contents without opening) |
| Pull Loop / Handle | Configurable |
| Logo Methods | Silk-screen · Heat-transfer · Welded patch · Embossed |
| Private Label & Packaging | Header card · retail box · instruction card |
| Full Custom Development | Ground-up development from sketch, sample or target spec |
| MOQ | 300 pcs |
| Sample Lead Time | 7–15 days |
| Production Lead Time | 30–45 days |
| Factory Audit | Available |
| OEM / ODM | Supported |
Our OEM/ODM capability goes well beyond colour and logo changes: bring a sketch, a sample or a target spec — sizes, set configuration, valve type, zipper grade, window and retail packaging — and our China base develops it from the ground up into a finished original product. Compression sets are a strong private-label line for luggage and travel-accessory brands; share your size plan and launch date and we will schedule sampling.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Individual Packaging | Poly Bag / Header Card |
| Set Packaging | 3-piece set in retail box (OEM) |
| Carton Type | 5-Layer Export Carton |
| OEM Carton Printing | Available |
| Barcode Label | Available |
| Instruction Card | Available (OEM) |
| Shipping Mark | Available |
| Pallet Packing | Optional |
| Scenario | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Suitcase / Carry-On Packing | ✔ |
| Backpacking / Long Travel | ✔ |
| Wardrobe & Seasonal Storage | ✔ |
| Bedding & Bulky Winter Layers | ✔ |
| Worn / Damp Clothing Separation | ✔ |
| Camping & Van Life Organization | ✔ |
| Submersion / Water Sports | ✘ — splash-resistant only; choose a roll-top or airtight-zipper dry bag |
| Inspection Item | Standard |
|---|---|
| Fabric Inspection | 100% |
| Weld Seam Inspection | 100% |
| Zipper Function & Seal Check | 100% |
| Air Valve One-Way Function Test | 100% |
| Compression Retention Test | Batch sampling |
| Splash / Spray Test | Batch sampling |
| Zipper Fatigue Test | Random sampling |
| Colour Consistency | 100% vs. signed sample |
| Appearance Inspection | 100% |
| Carton Inspection | 100% |
Inspection runs IQC on incoming laminate, zippers and valves, IPQC on welds, valve bonding and zipper installation in process, and OQC before shipment with an AQL check, a compression-retention check and a signed golden-sample comparison. Third-party inspection (SGS / QIMA) is available on request.
| Feature | Advantage |
|---|---|
| One-Way Air Valve | Compress by hand — no pump, no power, nothing to break |
| Welded Seamless Body | Holds compression instead of leaking air through seams |
| Waterproof Zipper | Splash, dust and damp stay off clean clothes |
| Three Nesting Sizes | Sort a whole trip and stack it neatly in a case |
| 0.15 kg Ultralight | Space saved without spending baggage allowance |
| Reusable & Packs Flat | Works trip after trip, stores flat when empty |
Brand it your way: silk-screen, heat-transfer, welded patch and embossed logos, in matte black or a custom Pantone colour, with header cards, retail boxes and instruction cards for private-label sets.
As the factory, we supply the SL-P1082 for OEM, ODM and wholesale buyers from an MOQ of 300 pcs, FOB Guangdong, with samples in 7–15 days and production in 30–45 days. We customize sizes, set configuration, colour, material, valve and zipper grade, transparent window options, retail packaging and your logo, and we offer full ground-up custom development. For a custom or wholesale compression packing set under your own brand, send your spec and target quantity and we will quote against it.
Need a submersible bag instead? See our 20L waterproof travel duffel. For a larger trip, see our 55L waterproof duffel bag.
This is the single most common complaint about cheap compression bags, and it is almost never the valve that fails — it is the closure. A zip-seal strip that is not pressed shut along its full length leaves a hairline channel, and the bag quietly re-inflates overnight. SL-P1082 uses a welded body with no stitch holes and a waterproof zipper with a sealing strip and moulded pull, so once the slider is run fully home there is no air path back in. If a bag ever stops holding overnight, the seal has been compromised — usually by grit in the track.
No. Close the zipper, lay the bag flat and press or kneel on it — the one-way valve exhales and closes behind the air. That is the whole point of the design: hotel rooms rarely have a vacuum cleaner, and an electric pump is one more thing to charge and lose. A pump-compatible valve is available on OEM orders if your end use calls for maximum compression.
It depends entirely on what you pack. Bulky knits, fleece, down and bedding are mostly trapped air and collapse dramatically — roughly half volume or better. Dense woven items such as jeans have very little air in them to begin with and will barely change. Buyers who expect every item to halve are usually the ones packing denim; buyers who load sweaters and jackets are the ones who write the enthusiastic reviews.
It is splash-, dust- and damp-resistant. The welded shell and sealed zipper will protect clothes in a wet hotel bathroom, a beach house, a boat cabin or a suitcase with a leaking bottle inside. It is not a submersible dry bag — the valve is a mechanical opening in the front panel, and we do not rate any valved compression bag for immersion. For genuine underwater protection, choose one of our roll-top or airtight-zipper dry bags.
Thin polyethylene space-saver bags are effectively disposable — they split at the corners and the zip strip loses its grip within a few cycles. SL-P1082 is built on TPU laminated fabric with high-frequency welded seams, which is the same construction we use for waterproof luggage rather than for storage bags. It is designed to be opened, refilled and re-compressed for the life of the suitcase it lives in.
Compression creases fabric — every compression system does, and anyone claiming otherwise is selling something. Roll rather than fold before loading, keep shirts and anything you would rather not iron in a separate uncompressed bag, and hang garments on arrival. Knitwear, activewear and bedding come out fine; tailored cotton will need a steam.
No, and it is worth being clear about that. Compression removes air, not mass — a compressed bag weighs exactly what its contents weigh. What it buys you is volume, which is what lets people fit a longer trip into a carry-on or avoid a second checked bag. The bag itself adds roughly 0.15 kg, so the space is close to free in weight terms.
For travel, yes — loft recovers after a few hours of hanging. For months of wardrobe storage, no. Down and synthetic insulation lose loft permanently if held compressed long-term, which is a manufacturer recommendation for the garment, not a limitation of this bag. Store insulation loose and use the bag for the journey.
Dimensions are the uncompressed flat size, which catches people out: the large at 53.5 × 38.5 × 16 cm fills a checked case on its own. Small (38 × 27 × 14 cm) suits underwear, t-shirts and light layers; medium (46.5 × 31.5 × 14 cm) suits jumpers, trousers and a few days of clothing; large suits jackets and bedding. Most buyers stock all three as a nested set so travellers can sort by category rather than compress everything into one brick.
Yes, and it is one of the most common real-world uses. The sealed shell contains odour and moisture, so worn kit, wet swimwear and towels travel without contaminating clean clothes. Empty and air the bag with the zipper open when you get home, and rinse the valve with fresh water if it has seen salt water.
Two habits cover almost every reported failure. Keep the zipper track clean — sand and grit are what destroy the seal, and a wipe with a damp cloth before closing prevents it. And do not overstuff: forcing the zipper closed over a bulging load puts lateral stress on the slider, which is the mechanism behind most bags that stop holding compression. Store the bag empty, dry and uncompressed with the valve cap loose.
Sealock (YiFuLong Outdoor Gear Co., Ltd.) has built welded waterproof and travel gear in Guangdong since 2003. To order the SL-P1082 or start an OEM/ODM program, send us your sizes, set configuration, colour, logo and target quantity for pricing and lead time. MOQ 300 pcs · samples 7–15 days · production 30–45 days.
YiFuLong Outdoor Gear Co., Ltd. (Sealock)
Email: info@sealock.com.hk · Tel: +86-13632981825