Matador Soap Bar Case - Blue

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We’re pleased to report that Matador has made some great choices on materials for these cases, creating a good balance between function and aesthetic. That’s a big plus over the traditional “rigid” soap cases on the market, which are bulky and always require shelf space. Matador FlatPak Soap Bar Case With Soap While the Matador Soap Case may not be the magical self-drying bag some people think it is, I think it’s still a very useful product. If you’re someone who moves hotels every day or stays in hostels a lot then the Matador Soap Case will help dry your soap bar out, reduce water absorption, and help it last longer. This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. To return faulty items see our Returning Faulty Items policy. There’s some ripstop nylon around the mouth of the case (the part you slip the soap into, which Matador refers to as the Hypalon® rolltop closure) making it super strong here, with no chance of the case ripping open. We’re not entirely sure why anyone would be using that much force with a soap case, but hey—you won’t hear us complaining about some extra durability.

The other criticism I see on this bag, is that unlike a standard soap dish, the Matador Soap Case doesn’t work well in the shower. This is a fair criticism as it doesn’t drain like a standard soap dish. This is probably not an issue in hotels but could be an issue in a shared shower situation, especially if the shower doesn’t have a proper shelf. Matador Soap Case Hanging in the ShowerWe have started to see some loose threads appearing on the side of the case, but as far as we can tell, the function of the case isn’t affected. Hand wash your FlatPak Soap Bar Case with warm water and mild soap. Do not wash in a dishwasher or washing machine. The calculated capacity of the Matador Soap Case (4” x 2.4” x 1.3” ;10.2 x 6.1 x 3.3 cm) is just under 7 fl. Oz. (200 g). However, the largest soap bar I have that fits is a 6.0 oz (177 g) Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap. One downside with this smallish size, is you have to almost completely use up the first bar before starting a second bar. You won’t have this issue with a quart Ziploc, which has over four times the capacity of the Matador Case. The important thing to know is that when closed, this thing isn’t technically “sealed” shut, it’s rolled up and held in place in a way that makes it watertight. Matador FlatPak Soap Bar Case With Carabiner

So now I wondered, if the Matador bag doesn’t dry your soap out that much when it’s sealed inside the soap case. What would happen if you allowed the soap bars to dry out before putting them in the bags? Allowing Soap to Dry Before Putting it in the Bags

Roll the top only 3 times to keep as much surface area of the case exposed to open air as possible. More exposed surface area will yield faster drying times. TL;DR – If you buy a non-standard size, or giant hand-made bar of soap, the Matador Soap Case likely isn’t large enough. However almost every standard bar soap brand will easily fit. Doesn’t Work Well in Shower Occasionally rinse away any soapy residue from the inside of the FlatPak Soap Bar Case to maximize performance of the Dry-Through Technology. I’ve been using the Matador Soap Case for over 2 years now. While I think it’s a useful soap container, I ( any many others) have noticed its ability to dry out a bar of soap seems overstated. It’s also expensive and not as accessible to many people when compared to the classic Ziploc bag.