Winter in Central and South Texas is over and you’re making plans for a wonderful getaway to one of your favorite places on earth. Be sure to get your luggage and bags out of storage or from the bottom of the closet to ensure they are travel-ready. The sooner, the better so that if repairs need to be made, they will be completed in plenty of time to pack (and repack) for your trip.
Repairing luggage rather than purchasing new can be a smart and cost-effective decision for many travelers. Luggage often represents an investment, and with proper care and maintenance, it can last for years. Whether it’s a broken buckle, zipper, lock, a worn-out wheel, or a tear in the fabric, many luggage repairs are relatively simple and inexpensive to have fixed, which means you can restore your trusted travel companion without having to break the bank.
Additionally, repairing luggage offers a sustainable alternative to disposing of those worn-out pieces. By opting for repairs, you reduce the environmental impact associated with the waste generated from discarded luggage. San Antonio Shoe and Luggage Repair makes it easy to refurbish and repair the luggage that has traveled with you to many memorable places and through many fun experiences. When you choose to repair with us you will be pleased to find your luggage works as good as new.
The following are some conditions your luggage has probably endured during their many adventures that may have caused damage or worn components. But don’t worry, rest assured they can be repaired. Our specialized technicians make repairs locally so you can be confident your luggage will be travel-ready in a short amount of time.
Repairs for Hard-Side or Soft-Side Rolling Bags
The types, styles and materials of luggage and the parts of each model changed over the years. In these modern times, it seems whether for business or leisure rolling luggage suitcases with four, two to four spinner swivel wheels are the most popular. Their telescopic handles that collapses into the luggage makes this type extremely versatile and easy to move. While this style is handy being a luggage wheel or zipper is no vacation as they can take a beating.
Constant stress put on the wheels will eventually cause some breakdown in the hardware or wheels itself. Moving over so many types of surfaces can cause the wheel to wear down and fail. The handles on luggage are also in constant use during a trip and may stick or fail to open after extended use. Zippers can be tricky in that the slider can become loose or stuck or have a broken pull tab. The metal teeth or plastic coils can be damaged if misaligned, separated or stuck. Our experienced technicians can repair or replace wheels, handles, zippers, straps, locks, and also expertly mend the inner and outer fabrics of your favorite luggage. Even the hard-side luggage shells made of plastic or metal can be repaired like new by our expert luggage repair technicians.
Repairs for Duffels, Garment Bags or Travel Totes
Usually duffel bags, garment bags and travel totes are made of a durable fabric or material like leather and will have zippers, lining, buckles, and carry straps. Normally these are carried rather than rolled on wheels. On any given day during travel all these components will be stored and accessed in a variety of places. From airline overhead bins to the floor of aircraft, bus or automobile, there is potential for tearing of the material of the luggage. Without wheels, the handles of the luggage will work overtime as they are transferred to and from vehicle to hotel room, B&B, or vacation rental to vehicles. The zippers on the luggage pieces will also be utilized numerous times during every trip. From this constant use, there are chances the handles will become worn and break or fray and the zippers will become stuck or slip off their tracks. Repairing or replacing luggage zippers and handles is an easy fix for our expert our technicians. It will be hard to tell just where the repair occurred. Interior linings of the bags are easily mended with matching thread and material to ensure a quality repair. The extent of the damage to fabrics and materials on the exterior of the bag can be assessed and determined how to just repair the damaged area or replace the fabric completely. Besides holes or tears in the fabric, water damage can cause mold and mildew to build up causing stains and odors. A complete cleaning and possibly adding a waterproof coating will help extend the life of your luggage. We will provide the best options for repairing your favorite luggage. San Antonio Shoe and Luggage Repair is your trusted source for shoe and luggage repair since 1997.
San Antonio Shoe & Luggage Repair
The San Antonio Shoe & Luggage Repair is an Authorized Luggage Repair Center for a variety of name-brand luggage manufacturers. We offer warranty work for high-quality brands of luggage including American Tourister, Boyt, Delsey, Eagle Creek, Ricardo, Hartmann, High Sierra, Paravel and Samsonite.
We have two convenient locations to serve you! 5026 Broadway and on 903 E Bitters, Suite 304. All work is done locally so we guarantee the quality and consistency of our certified, experienced technicians’ repairs. We are proud to have served San Antonio and the surrounding area since 1997.
Now is the time to get those travel bags out and drop by one of our locations so we can fix your well-loved luggage like new for travel season. Travel time is near so get in your requests now!
