From casual to chic: Our top 11 labels for sustainable backpacks

Backpacks are an integral part of everyday life for many.You have more storage space than a handbag, are also practical when traveling and protect your back even with a lot of luggage.

Precisely because backpacks are often used every day, they should be able to withstand a lot and consist of robust material.In addition to fair production, manufacturers of sustainable backpacks also rely on long-lasting fabrics, such as recycled plastics or organic cotton.

So that you have something of your new everyday companion for a long time, we will show you our 11 favorite brands for sustainable backpacks.

1 margelic

The Swiss label offers backpacks for every taste from simply to exceptional.Designer Reinhard Margelisch relies on sustainable production in Switzerland and high-quality materials from organic cotton to upcycling leather from discarded sofas.

The company also offers its own repair service.According to the motto: "Repair instead of throwing away".

2 Friday

We wear Friday backpacks from Monday to Sunday-because they fit every outfit, are robust and keep the content dry even in rain.They consist of recycled truck tarpaulins that are extremely durable due to their first life and defy wind and weather.

And if a seam tears after many years, you can have the backpack repaired in the spirit of the circular economy at Friday.

3 Sandqvist

The Swedish label Sandqvist proves that backpacks can also be elegant.Whether for the office, study or outdoor use: there is the right backpack for every occasion.

For the materials, Sandqvist relies on organic cotton, recycled polyester and nylon as well as leather from responsible sources.

4 Pinqponq

Resource -saving production and transparency are the top priority at the Cologne Pinqponq label.The company uses yarn from recycled PET bottles for its vegan backpacks.The vegan backpacks are manufactured in Portugal, Vietnam and Myanmar under fair conditions.

5 Elephbo

The stylish designs from the Swiss label Elephbo are characterized by recycled cement bags.These come from Cambodia, where they are collected and prepared.The Swiss company makes an important contribution to the waste problem there.

In addition to recycled cement bags, old PET bottles are also used for the practical backpacks and bags of the PET collection.

6 got bag

Remove the seas from plastic with the new backpack?Got Bag makes it possible.In 2016, founder Benjamin developed the world's first marine backpack.The German company collects the plastic with a clean-up program on the north coast of Java in Indonesia.Per product is required 1.5 to 5 kg of sea sculptures.In the meantime, this means up to 50 tons of plastic that got BAG recycled per month.So there is a good conscience for the new backpack.

7 Soeder

There is also a small but fine selection of sustainable backpacks at Soeder.The Swiss company is primarily known for its purely natural care products, but also produces simple accessories.The timeless Soeder backpack is in black and beige.It consists of recycled nylon and is waterproof thanks to PFC-free impregnation.

8 QWSTION

The stylish backpacks of QWSTION are designed in Zurich and manufactured under fair conditions.The Swiss company's focus is on combining aesthetics and function with sustainability.

Particularly cool: Many backpacks from QWSTION consist of sustainable bananatex - a biodegradable fabric made of fibers from the banana plant that QWSTION has developed itself.It comes from sustainable forestry from the Philippines.So that the fabric is waterproof, it is covered with a natural wax.For this innovation, the label already won the Swiss Design Prize and the German Sustainability Prize.

9 Ethnotek

The backpacks from Ethnotek are practical, sustainable and unique.Because the patterned fabrics are traditionally manufactured by artisans in Ghana, India, Guatemala, Vietnam and Indonesia.

The best: The backpack “Raja” can change its design.Because you can easily replace the patterned fabric so that you have several backpacks in one.

10 Patagonia

In Sachen Nachhaltigkeit hat Patagonia sicher neue Massstäbe gesetzt. Ein Beispiel: Die Idee der Rücknahme alter Kleidung, Rucksäcke & Co. zum Reparieren oder Upcyceln. Damit war der US-Outdoorausrüster ein Vorbild für zahlreiche Firmen.

In addition to stylish functional clothing, Patagonia also offers backpacks - from a practical hiking backpack to the Casual Daypack.The company relies on recycled fabrics, functionality and aesthetics.

11 Mela

The sustainable backpacks and bags from Mela consist of a dense canvas fabric made of pure Fairtrade organic cotton.They wear three seals that certify their sustainable production: the Fairtrade cotton seal, the GOTS standard and the green button.

With the label from neighboring Germany you will find backpacks in every size and for every conceivable occasion: from simply and chic to striking and practical.

In the trend: where you can buy sustainable roller top backpacks

Rolltop backpacks are in-no wonder, after all, they are practical, flexible and look hip.Sustainable labels have also jumped on the trend and offer stylish roller top backpacks.

These include QWSTION, PINQPONQ, GOT BAG and Ethnotek, but also the German label Freiebeutler and Lefrik have beautiful and sustainably produced roller tops in the collection.

Buy sustainable backpacks

You can buy your sustainable backpack directly from Swiss labels such as Soeder, Qwstion or Friday - whether online or in the shop.You can usually also order backpacks from manufacturers from Germany or other European shops directly in the respective online shops.

However, since not all manufacturers also send backpacks to Switzerland or to make sure that you do not have to pay customs fees, you will receive backpacks from Sandqvist, Got Bag or Pinqpong also with RRREVOLVE or Changemaker.There you will also find even more beautiful sustainable backpacks.