I could not have purchased a better solution for my travel bag need.The outer is a breathable non mesh and there is an inner plastic lining. I love that design. It also is zippered and suprisingly has a smaller zippered section for more intricate things that need to be separated from bigger items. It looks very chic and I know this will get compliments. Its not quite as big as a beach bag but its a good moderate size to carry everything I want for travel and then some.I do recommend.I blow-dried the inside to help relax the vinyl and shape the bag. It doesn't have a flat pad in the bottom to assist it standing up but once you add your stuff in it, it stands just fine.