[Bag Odor Tips & Deodorizing Tips]Dear customers, new bags may have a slight natural odor from the raw materials (suchas the natural smell of leather or fabric, or a slight odor from sealed storage afterproduction). This is normal. To quickly remove odors, try this:Upon receipt, unzip your bag, open the pockets, and place it in a cool, well-ventilatedarea to air for 1-2 days (avoid direct sunlight, as this will damage the fabric andhardware).If the odor is noticeable, place a small bag of tea leaves or dried flowers in the bagwhile it airs to help absorb the odor.