The short answer: a good Jelly Firkin comes down to seven points. A named material (TPU, not PVC), published measurements (35 × 27 cm for the signature model), a clear way to carry it (two round handles, on the arm or in the hand), a colour that works with your outfits, contents you can make out without seeing everything, simple care, and a full price shown before you pay. At La Firkin, the Jelly Firkin costs €53.90 tax included, in any of its twelve colours. Here is how to check each point, with us or anywhere else.
Guide updated on 15 September 2026. Prices and specifications taken from our product pages on that day.
The buying guide in one table
| Criterion | What to check | On the Jelly Firkin |
|---|---|---|
| Material | The word "TPU" or "PVC" written on the product page | Translucent jelly-effect TPU, coloured through |
| Size | Measurements in centimetres, not a "medium size" | 35 × 27 cm (width × height) |
| Carry | The number of handles and how the bag is carried | Two round top-stitched handles, on the arm or in the hand |
| Colour | Is the colour in the material or on the surface? | Twelve colours, tinted through the material |
| Visible contents | Fully transparent or frosted translucent | Frosted: you see shapes, not details |
| Care | A precise instruction, not just "easy care" | Soft, slightly damp cloth, air dry |
| Price | The basket total, delivery included | €53.90 tax included, free delivery to most countries we ship to |
1. Material: look for the word "TPU"
A jelly bag is made from a soft, translucent plastic, and two families dominate: soft PVC, the material of the clear bags of the 2000s, and TPU, or thermoplastic polyurethane. The difference does not show in a photo; you feel it with use. Soft PVC gets its flexibility from added plasticisers, which can migrate over time and leave it stiffer; TPU is flexible because of its very structure. Our article TPU or PVC jelly bag: what is the difference? explains what each material changes in the cold, in smell, against friction and over the years.
The right reflex: look for the name of the material on the product page. "Jelly material", "premium plastic" or "soft silicone" do not describe a composition. The Jelly Firkin is made of translucent jelly-effect TPU, like the Jelly Croco, which adds an embossed croc grain.
2. Size: read the measurements, not the photos
A photo tells you nothing about scale. What matters is the centimetres, compared with what you actually carry.
- Jelly Firkin: 35 × 27 cm (width × height). A day-long format: wallet, pouch, small bottle, rolled-up scarf.
- Mini Jelly Firkin: 28 × 25 × 12 cm, about 500 g. Phone, keys, cards, a lip balm: the essentials and nothing more.
- Baguette Firkin: 39 × 12 × 9 cm. An elongated shape, designed for the shoulder.
A simple test: lay out what you carry on an ordinary day and measure it. If it is wider than 28 cm, the Mini will be too tight and the large format is the one for you. The full side-by-side is in Jelly Firkin or Mini: which size to choose?
3. How to carry it: two handles, on the arm or in the hand
The Jelly Firkin is carried on the arm by day and in the hand in the evening. Two round top-stitched handles, a flap, a padlock-style clasp and a key charm: its structured silhouette reads better held than hung, and that is how it was designed.
If you need a shoulder carry, choose another model rather than forcing this one. The Baguette Firkin tucks under the arm, and the Héritage, in premium-quality PU, has a strap that adjusts for shoulder or crossbody wear. The comparison of the whole range is in Which La Firkin bag should you choose?
4. Colour: start from your outfits
The twelve Jelly Firkin colours are tinted through the material: the colour runs through it instead of sitting on top, and the light passing through casts a coloured shadow in the sun. To choose, think in families rather than individual shades.
- Neutrals: Onyx, the most discreet, and Pearl, a pearly white. They go with every wardrobe.
- Pastels: Butter, Blush, Sky, Mint, Lilac and Lavender. Easy with denim, white, beige and grey.
- Brights: Cherry, Cherry Blush and Sunset. With a plain outfit, the bag becomes the pop of colour.
- Deep: Lagoon, a rich blue that goes from day to evening.
The rule that almost always holds: a busy outfit calls for a neutral colour, a simple outfit can take a bold one. The shade-by-shade detail is in Jelly Firkin: which of the 12 colours to choose?
5. Visible contents: translucent is not transparent
This is often the first hesitation. The Jelly Firkin's TPU is frosted: you make out shapes and colours, not the details of what you carry. For anything that should stay private, a small opaque pouch is enough, and it quickly becomes a style element in its own right. Place colourful items against the wall of the bag and the rest in the middle. Our packing ideas are gathered in What to put in a clear bag.
6. Care: two gestures, three don'ts
A soft, slightly damp cloth, then drying in the open air, away from direct heat: that is all. TPU is not bothered by rain or splashes. Three things to avoid, however: solvents (alcohol, acetone, nail polish remover), the washing machine, and heat, whether a radiator, a hair dryer or a car's rear shelf in full sun. Also store the bag out of the sun when you are not using it. The step-by-step is in How to clean a TPU jelly bag.
7. A fair price: compare the total, not the headline price
The Jelly Firkin costs €53.90 tax included, the same price in all twelve colours. In the same range, the Jelly Croco costs €59.90, and the Baguette Firkin and the Mini Jelly Firkin are both €49.90. The product pages also offer sets of two or three bags, with the price shown before you add them to your basket.
The only figure that counts is the total on the last page. With us, prices include taxes and delivery is free to most countries we ship to; for a few distant destinations, a contribution to shipping costs is shown before payment. The details by country are on our Shipping by country page, and the full price list in How much does a jelly firkin cost?
Delivery and returns
Your order is shipped within 24 business hours, then delivered in 4 to 9 business days in Europe and the United States, and in 6 to 9 business days in Switzerland. You have 30 days to return a bag; return costs are paid by the customer, except in the case of a defect. All the conditions are on our Shipping & Returns page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Jelly Firkin cost?
€53.90 tax included, the same price in all twelve colours. The Mini Jelly Firkin costs €49.90. Prices for sets of two or three bags are shown on each product page.
What are the dimensions of the Jelly Firkin?
35 cm wide and 27 cm high. The Mini measures 28 × 25 × 12 cm and weighs about 500 g.
Can the Jelly Firkin be worn on the shoulder?
No. It has two round handles and is carried on the arm or in the hand. For the shoulder, choose the Baguette Firkin; for a strap, the Héritage.
Is the Jelly Firkin made of PVC?
No. It is made of translucent jelly-effect TPU, tinted through the material.
Can you see what is inside the bag?
You can make out shapes and colours, not details: the material is frosted, not transparent. An opaque pouch keeps the rest out of sight.
Which colour for a first Jelly Firkin?
If you are unsure, a neutral, Onyx or Pearl, goes with everything. If the bag is meant to be the pop of colour in your outfits, go for Cherry or Sunset.
To go further: What is a jelly firkin? The complete guide · The House of La Firkin.