As the summer holidays draw to a close and a fresh new academic year is on the horizon, it’s time to get back-to-school ready. Set up your young Einsteins – or yourself – for success by investing in all the right gear. Whether you’re hunting for state-of-the-art tech for a new term at university or shopping for your preschooler’s first backpack, we’ve got you covered. Browse our editors’ picks below and add them to your cart on the Cathay Shop .
Equip your little one for lunch hour with this lightweight, easy-to-wash cutlery set that comes with a matching protective case. What makes these utensils stand out from others on the market is their material: made using 100 per cent PLA – an organic, compostable bioplastic that’s long-lasting and shatter-resistant – they’re kind to the planet while being able to withstand accidents. Take your pick between two stylish colours: dusty pink and moss green.
Few things conjure up nerves and excitement more than selecting a new backpack for the school year. This model from American Tourister comes in a range of colours, with fun illustrations that are sure to be a hit with your child. Its practical design covers all bases: an adjustable chest buckle, a front storage pocket, an interior divider and a handy name label. You don’t have to worry about cleanliness either – both the interior lining and outer polyester fabric are treated with antimicrobial technology.
With this elegant pen case, you can be sure of two things: always having a pen to hand when you need one; and exhibiting impeccable taste. Minimalist in design and available in three neutral hues – olive, pebble grey and black – this case is timeless. It holds up to four pens or pencils, and its magnetic closure ensures both safe storage and quick access, so you can start jotting notes ASAP.
Carry your notebook computer around in style with this sleek, multifunctional bag that doubles as a computer stand and mouse pad to support all your studying needs. It’s made of high-quality, scratch-resistant PU leather for safe storage, and if any knocks or bumps occur, you’ll be glad to know that it’s also fitted with faux leather lining for shock-absorption and thickened corners for enhanced protection.
Tired of lugging a heavy laptop around campus? Consider swapping it for a lightweight, portable tablet, like the 580g, 5.5mm Matepad Pro 13.2. Its one-touch split-screen function makes it easy to pull up lecture slides and notes side by side, while its annotation feature synchronises audio recordings with handwritten text to supercharge your studying. When exam season and its all-nighters roll around, you’ll appreciate how kind the display is to the eyes, emitting soft, even light with minimal glare.
Whether you’re an artist, student or multitasking professional, this versatile, pixel-precise digital pencil unlocks your full creative potential. Seamlessly compatible with USB-C iPads, it offers smooth and responsive input across a range of apps that support Apple Pencil. Thanks to cutting-edge technology, it’ll feel just like you’re using pen and paper, whether you’re marking up PDFs, taking handwritten notes or sketching diagrams. Intelligent anti-palm touch also allows you to rest your arm on the screen without any interference.
Working or studying on the go doesn’t mean having to make do without a keyboard. This model combines a slim and compact design with a protective cover and roomy keys, so you can type with speed and ease wherever you are. It’s compatible with any wireless device running Android, ChromeOS, Windows, iPadOS, iOS or macOS, and allows you to connect to up to three devices while switching effortlessly between them. Choose between graphite, pale grey and a playful lilac shade.
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