Briefcases are defined as a narrow box-shaped bag with a handle used for carrying papers, documents and sometimes a set of clothes. These were initially carried by the lawyers to carry their briefings to the court, hence named as Brief cases. They were quite presentable and had storage space for stacking all the documents in place.

It is easy to carry as it is quite light in weight. However, they are generally metal-framed for better strength and support. The handle of the briefcase is also quite sturdy to support the weight of necessary essentials and its own weight.

Briefcase, as the name sounds is an official accessory which is mainly used amongst those people who have to carry lots of important papers and keep them organized as well.

There are many factors that make a briefcase an essential commodity for office goers. These include
• They are small and easy to carry.
• Briefcases keep things organized by dividing and arranging the papers in different sections.
• There is a separate section for stacking essential accessories like pen, pencil, staplers and other related accessories.
• These are especially useful for those who have to deal in lots of paper work both in offices and at other workplaces. For example: Lawyers, Estate Agents, Medical Representatives, and others.
• There are briefcases specially designed for Doctors who have to visit patients in remote areas.
• Expandable briefcases help in carrying one or two sets of clothes when you have a meeting with your client in different city, and you need to change before that meeting.
• Some briefcases are designed to keep laptops for the owners. These briefcases need to be sturdy and spacious for storing fragile working unit called laptop.

There are various modifications of briefcases as well. These modifications serve the same purpose of carrying important papers but in different style of packaging.
• A portfolio is a handle less case to hold it in hand or under the arm.
• A folio case has easy retractable handle.
• An attaché case is a bigger version of a briefcase that unfolds in either directions, used for carrying clothes and related accessories.

Briefcases are generally available in leather. However, in some cases artificial leather also supplement in making designer briefcases.

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