We design modular gear for people who move between city and mountains, and across borders, with one bag. Sustainability, for us, starts with how long that bag lasts. Below is what we do today, with the facts behind it.
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95%
of our line features organic or recycled materials.
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100%
of our line is free of PFCs and PFAS.
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80%
of our assortment is made in Fair Trade Certified factories (2025).
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Lifetime
warranty against defects on all bags and accessories.
Built to last, designed to combine
Fast replacement creates fast waste. So we build for years of use: abrasion-resistant 1000D nylon where packs take the most wear, YKK zippers and simple construction that holds up to daily commutes, trains and trails.
Our gear is also modular. Pouches, PackFast™ attachments and luggage pass-throughs let one bag adapt to a commute, a city break or a weekend in the mountains, instead of buying a new bag for each.
One bag. Every journey.
What our gear is made of
95% of our line features organic or recycled materials, including recycled nylon and polyester and organic cotton.
Our bag fabrics are bluesign® approved, meaning the fabric meets bluesign's chemical safety limits.
Sustainability & Manufacturing Responsibility
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Fair Trade Factory
As of 2025, 80% of our assortment is produced in Fair Trade Certified factories. The certification covers safe working conditions and workers' rights, and a premium on each product goes to a fund the workers manage.
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Selected apparel styles only
WRAP Certified Apparel
WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) is an independent certification for lawful, humane and ethical manufacturing. Some of our apparel is made in WRAP certified factories, alongside our Fair Trade Certified™ factory partners. Each product page shows whether that item was made in a WRAP certified facility.
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PFAS-Free Production
Our entire line is free of PFCs and PFAS, often called "forever chemicals", which build up in water, soil and living organisms.
Backed for life
All our bags and accessories come with a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Normal wear and tear is not covered.
If a defect is confirmed and can be repaired, we reimburse the repair by a cobbler or tailor near you, up to €50, on invoice. If it can't be repaired, we replace your item with the same model, or a similar one if it is no longer available. Our apparel is covered by the 2-year EU legal guarantee of conformity.
Less waste in every order
We ship orders in compostable mailers and recycled cardboard. Our hang tags and retail packaging are recyclable.
What we don't claim
Making any product has an impact, and ours is no exception. We don't claim to be carbon neutral, and we only share figures we can back up. We will update this page as we measure more.
Sustainability FAQ
Yes. Our entire line is free of PFCs and PFAS.
Our bag fabrics are bluesign® approved, meaning the fabric meets bluesign's chemical safety limits.
Defects in materials and workmanship on bags and accessories, for the life of the product. Normal wear and tear is not covered. See our warranty page for the full process.
If a covered defect can be repaired, we reimburse the repair by a cobbler or tailor near you, up to €50, on invoice. Contact us at info@topodesigns.eu first: we must approve the repair before it is done.
As of 2025, 80% of our assortment is. We are working on the rest.