Tablet Sleeves

Padded sleeves for carrying a tablet

A tablet that goes to work, college or on holiday spends its time in a bag with keys, chargers and bottles. A sleeve is a padded cover it slides into for the journey, so it does not come out scuffed or cracked. The sleeves here fit tablets and iPads of several makes, sized by screen, and suit iPad, Samsung, Xiaomi, Lenovo and Huawei tablets of the same size.

The kinds of sleeve here

• Padded sleeves with a front pocket. A cushioned lining against bumps, an outer that sheds light splashes, and a pocket on the front for a charger, a cable or a pen. One here comes in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes.
• Shockproof slip-in pouches. A simple padded pouch the tablet slides in and out of easily, light enough to carry on its own or in a bag. One here fits 9.7 to 11-inch tablets, with a larger size as an option, in many colours.
• Sleeve bags with several pockets. A PU sleeve with padding and more than one pocket, closer to a small bag. One here comes in 10.9-inch and 12.9-inch sizes, and its product page gives the outside measurements.

Getting the size right

Sleeves are sized by screen in inches, measured corner to corner, and the name is rounded. A sleeve should fit snugly, so the tablet does not slide about, but go in without forcing. Decide first whether the tablet will travel in its case. A slim case usually fits a sleeve of the same size. A thick folio or keyboard case may need the next size up. Where a product page gives the sleeve's own measurements, compare them with your tablet in its case.

To find your tablet's size, look at its model: on an iPad, in Settings, then General, then About. Most sleeves come in several colours, chosen on the product page with the size.

Questions people ask about tablet sleeves

Is a tablet sleeve waterproof?

The outers here are made to shed light splashes, such as rain between the car and the door. None is made to keep water out if dropped in it. For water, see waterproof pouches.

Can I carry a small laptop in one?

The sleeves here are sized for tablets. A small laptop fits only if its measurements are within the sleeve's, so compare the two before you choose.

Do I still need a case?

A sleeve only protects the tablet while it is inside. A case and a screen protector protect it in use.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery is included in every price and tracked to your door. Each product page says when it usually arrives.

More to look at

• Tablet and iPad cases
• Tablet keyboard cases
• Pouches and sleeves
• Crossbody phone bags
• Tablet stands