Laptop Sleeve "Light Fitter" – Neoprene · Grey · 12" | 100percent

Why grey on the outside?

Grey is universally usable and avoids any fashionable reference – it works with any laptop, any setup, any context. As the exterior colour for an object whose accent lives on the inside, it is the smartest possible choice: it steps back without disappearing. The vivid yellow inner lining reads all the stronger against this background.

Why yellow as the inner lining?

Yellow is the most unexpected choice for a laptop accessory – which is precisely why it is the most effective. It is energetic, optimistic, and a private daily mood signal. The Grey / Yellow combination is aesthetically bold: maximum contrast, clear complementarity. For those who don't put their style on show, but know exactly what they want.

What is the difference between LIGHT FITTER II and III?

The LIGHT FITTER II (36 × 23.9 cm) is for the MacBook Air 13-inch (2015–2019) and 13-inch formats. The LIGHT FITTER III (31.9 × 21.2 cm) is for the MacBook 12-inch (2015) and compact ultrabooks. Size III is available in two colours: Grey / Yellow and Navy / Red.

How does the sleeve hold without a zipper?

Through neoprene. The material from wetsuits and surf gear is highly elastic and returns to its original form after being stretched. This material resistance holds the laptop securely inside the sleeve. The pinched shape of the opening protects the edges without a flap or catch.

Can I use the LIGHT FITTER III as a desk mat?

Yes – fully flat (5 mm), it can be placed under the laptop: protecting the table surface from scratches, dampening noise, and protecting the laptop's underside. One object, two functions.

Who is the LIGHT FITTER III Grey / Yellow a good gift for?

For those with good taste who don't wear it on the outside. Creatives, designers, people who place their colour in the detail – and for whom Navy / Red would be too predictable. A thoughtful gift for birthdays, new jobs, or any milestone for someone who uses a 12-inch laptop or compact ultrabook.

What is the bonding process?

Bonding fuses material layers under pressure and heat into one single composite. In the LIGHT FITTER III: stretch cotton (outer), neoprene core, and vivid yellow jersey inner lining – three layers, one fabric, 5 mm thin.

Can I order the LIGHT FITTER III as a corporate gift?

Click on “Firmengeschenke“ in the top navigation on charlesandmarie.de – there you'll find all information about quantities, conditions, and personal advice.

What makes Grey / Yellow distinctive from a design perspective?

The combination deploys maximum contrast between two complementary roles: grey as the universal retreat, yellow as the energetic impulse. Both have a clear position in design history – grey as a carrier material, yellow as a signal colour. In the LIGHT FITTER III, they are formally and conceptually separated by the inside-outside reversal. The result is an object that reveals nothing on the outside – and everything when opened.

Does Grey / Yellow attract a different customer than Navy / Red?

Navy / Red appeals to classically positioned professional users – the choice is familiar and immediately legible. Grey / Yellow is the choice for creatives and design-conscious people who want to make a bolder decision without putting it on show. Both variants complement each other on the shelf: together they cover a wide spectrum of personalities.

Which retail contexts suit Grey / Yellow particularly well?

In design and stationery shops as an expressive alternative to the usual black-grey selection in tech accessories. In Japanese import stores as evidence of 100percent's playful design vocabulary. As impulse merchandise at thematically curated points of sale (“Smart Desk“, “Japan Design“, “Considered Accessories“).

Which sizes are available in Grey / Yellow?

Charles & Marie carries Grey / Yellow exclusively in size III (31.9 × 21.2 cm, 12-inch format). Navy / Red is available in both sizes: size II (36 × 23.9 cm, 13-inch) and size III (31.9 × 21.2 cm, 12-inch).

Which customer profile buys Grey / Yellow in store?

Creative professionals, designers, architects – people who express their style through objects that don't need explaining. Frequently self-purchasers or gift-buyers who know their recipient well enough to make the less obvious, bolder choice.

How does Grey / Yellow fit into an existing range?

As a contrast to the usual black-grey selection in tech accessories. As a recommendation for creatives and design-conscious buyers within a stationery or Japan design range. Alongside Navy / Red, it completes the LIGHT FITTER III colour range – two variants for two distinct customer personalities.

Which device sizes does the LIGHT FITTER III cover?

12-inch formats: Apple MacBook 12“ (2015), Microsoft Surface Pro X (287 × 208 mm), Surface Pro 6 (292 × 201 mm), ASUS TransBook (261 × 175 mm), ASUS TransBook Mini (261 × 172 mm), Panasonic Let’s note SV9 (284 × 204 mm). For 13-inch: LIGHT FITTER II.

Which colours are available in size III?

Charles & Marie carries the LIGHT FITTER III in two variants: Grey / Yellow and Navy / Red – both in 31.9 × 21.2 cm. Grey / Yellow is available exclusively in size III.

How do the two colour variants differ in customer behaviour?

Navy / Red is more frequently chosen as a gift – safe, widely legible colour combination, broad recipient base. Grey / Yellow skews self-purchase by style-conscious creative professionals, or gift-buyers with close knowledge of the recipient. Both variants complement each other on the shelf without competing directly.

Is this a seasonal product?

No – laptop accessories are in demand year-round. Seasonal peaks around Christmas, the start of the academic year, and Father's Day. No weather or season dependency.

How does Grey / Yellow complement an existing range?

As a contrast to the usual black-grey offering in tech-accessory ranges. As a recommendation for creatives and design-conscious buyers within a stationery or Japan design line. Together with Navy / Red, it creates a complete LIGHT FITTER III colour range addressing two distinct customer personalities.