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Shoulder Bags at Greenpicks

Shoulder bags are wonderful stowage space

Eco shoulder bags combine practical, stylish and sustainable features. Hung with a long shoulder strap across the chest (cross-body), the hands remain free. The clever compartmentalization allows to store and transport documents, handkerchiefs, keys and mobile phone, drinking bottle, hand cream and lip balm, pen and USB stick. The practical bags turn out to be true stowage wonders, which is appreciated by women, men and children alike. In times of dwindling resources, animal welfare and respect for man and nature, shoulder bags made from recycled fabrics and natural materials, are making an important contribution to eco-friendly bag production for conscious consumption.

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Cross body bags from environmentally friendly bag production

Size, partitioning and materials determine the possible uses of the shoulder bag. Eco leather, vegan leather and recycled leather, canvas made from organic cotton or from recycled sails, but also upcycled shoulder bags made of parachutes, sleeping bags, bicycle tube, car tires, tarpaulins, coffee and tea bags give each shoulder bag a unique look. Recycling and upcycling thus mean effective resource conservation.

Natural materials such as felt, cotton canvas, cork, hemp, vegetable leather are processed into cross body bags according to ecological standards. Thus, harmful pollutants are taboo or reduced to a safe minimum. Globally recognized eco labels, which include Naturleder IVN, Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, check the raw materials, processing and production steps in various characteristics. In addition to some eco standards, Fairtrade® focuses on fair treatment and remuneration as well as social responsibility.

An eco shoulder bag for every occasion

Key features of a shoulder bag include an adjustable (and often detachable) shoulder strap, a spacious main compartment, and one or more partitioned inner compartments that protect with a zipper against unintentional fast access to valuables. Compartments for pens, USB stick and a separate smartphone pocket complete the organization system in the shoulder bag. If shoulder bags are additionally equipped with handles and a removable shoulder strap, they can also score as handbags for the after-work party.

If a shoulder bag is used for university, evening school or office, besides a well-structured compartmentalization and additional outer and inner compartments it should also have a padded laptop compartment, so that the today's important digital device is well protected. In addition, the shoulder strap should be of adequate width to avoid inconvenient cut deep. For the office muted colours, such as black, brown and dark blue are staid. Depending on the culture, from urban style through ethno-look to gaudy-colourful everything is allowed in school and in the leisure time.

With much storage space the eco shoulder bag is also a practical companion for a stroll through the city or for a bike ride. Lunchbox with provisions, refillable drinking bottle, a picnic blanket and sweater fit into the main compartment as well as bikini, swimsuit, sunscreen, beach towels and toe separators. Smartphone, keys and purse are stowed away in a zippered inside pocket.

Green it-piece for hanging

Related to shoulder bags are messenger bags that usually close with a flap. So take it easy, in which totally hip bag you can transport your things stylistically confident and at the same time start a statement for trend and sustainability. The result: trendy design, more storage space, green lifestyle. Conclusion: Think green, act fair – with eco shoulder bags at Greenpicks.

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