Heavy duty adjustable straps are provided to secure your instrument while you are holding it & Side and Front Handle for Comfort Carrying We use high quality materials to make this gig bag. It is nicely padded to provide extra protection to your instrument from impact so minor bumps and falls can not affect the instrument To keep it clean, you may wash it with a mild detergent but do not use a scrubber or twist it much as it may lose its shape. Also hang it to dry in low sunlight thoroughly before using it again.