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When backpacks are made vegan, such as those using plant-based leathers, recycled polyester or other materials that do not contain or harm animals, their supply chains are greatly reduced. They use less water, emit fewer greenhouse gases, and can even be partially biodegradable if made from natural vegan leathers.

Vegan backpacks are made from a wide range of materials, including synthetic fabrics like PU to natural cotton or linen-based canvas. However, we select brands using the highest quality vegan leathers, such as Piñatex (which is made from pineapple leaf fibres), Vegea grape leather (made from leftover grapes from the wine industry), olive leather, Desserto cactus leather, apple leather, Oleatex olive leather, cork, and MIRUM, the world's first fully plastic-free vegan leather.

The earliest synthetic leathers weren’t designed with durability in mind. Fortunately, today’s PU and plant-based vegan leathers are not only durable but high in quality and easy to care for. Because vegan leather is often coated in a durable, water-resistant outer layer, this means a vegan leather backpack will last a long time. Especially if you treat it well, of course!

There are so many great vegan backpack brands to choose from now. Our top picks are British brands LaBante, Votch, Arsayo and VEGAN Happy.

To clean your vegan leather backpack bag: firstly, use a dry cloth to lightly wipe any dust or dirt off. With soapy water and a cloth, gently lean the material. Do not submerge the backpack – this could cause irreversible damage. Let your vegan backpack dry away from direct sunlight, and once it is dry, apply a small amount of polishing cream using a dry, soft cloth. Rub the cream sparingly over the backpack in a circular motion until it is fully absorbed. Leave your vegan backpack to dry naturally for 24 hours and it'll be good to go.