The bags are sourced from high quality designers and
brands, using well know ethical materials and new ones that you may not of
heard of yet, but soon will. Cork is used in many products and is a natural
material made from Cork Oak bark. The majority of cork forests are found in Spain
and Portugal, the trees live for around 300 years and the bark is stripped
from them around every 9 years. This is a sustainable source of material that
doesn’t affect the environment or animals in a harmful way.
There are other materials like polyurethane, an organic
polymer derived from vegetable oil which is chemically inert and not
carcinogenic, which is better for the environment as it is more biodegradable,
but the new material which is hitting headlines lately is Pinatex an innovative
new fabric made from pineapple. Pinatex is a high performance sustainable
textile, it very much looks like and feels like leather but is cruelty free and
production is 100% ecological.The textile is water resistant, strong, light
and versatile and has passed the ISO international standards tests for seam
rupture and tear resistance. It provides additional income for farmers while
creating a new vibrant industry for pineapple growing countries. This textile
underwent years of research and development and is now changing the bag industry.
In recognition of Beyond Bags promotion of cruelty free
accessories and commitment to stocking 100% vegan merchandise they have
been certified as PETA approved vegan by PETA and its affiliates.
