Buy Vegan Handbags: Eco Friendly and Sustainable Products

Vegan handbags are items which have been manufactured without using any animal products or byproducts. Although not always the case, the manufacturers of such goods will often consider  environmental factors and opt to use materials and processes which do not have any negative or damaging effects on our world. Furthermore, there is usually some emphasis on fair trade and ensuring that the worlds most vulnerable people are not exploited in the pursuit of profit.

Of course, synthetic materials which mimic leather may be used to make handbags and other products, but if they have not been labelled as a vegan product there is still a possibility that animal products may have been used. For example, glue is often used when manufacturing products such as handbags and may contain animal byproducts- and some non leather goods may also contain silk linings or traces of wool. Products labelled cruelty free simply mean that the product has not been tested on animals, but animal products may have been used during the process of manufacture.

Labels suggesting that the product is non-animal mean that it has not been produced using animal or animal byproducts, but unless otherwise stated there may have been some animal testing involved during, or prior to, manufacture. And no kill products are those which have not involved the killing of an animal to make the goods, but may have used products derived from an animal who has died naturally. This is a more common in countries where certain animals are considered sacred. The only way to be certain that you are buying goods which contain no animal products or byproducts and have not been tested on animals is to seek out those labeled as vegan. 

Recycled rubber tyres and old inner tubes are another favourite with eco friendly and animal rights groups. As of 2003, a European directive made it illegal to send old tyres to landfill, however, many people found a way around this problem by shredding and then dumping their old tyres. Unfortunately, the directive did not include tractors tyres, or those tyres from large trucks or bicycles. New tyres which had been  been rejected at the quality control stage were also disregarded from the regulations. In 2004, more than ten million tyres were sent to landfill in Europe alone, and this figure does not include shredded tyres!

Handbags made from re-cycled rubber make excellent handbags. As one can imagine, they are exceedingly durable and hard wearing which means you'll never have to worry about the handles snapping or the seams giving way because of the weight of the items in the bag. They are also easy clean and the range of designs makes for some stunning handbags.

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Innovation leads the way when it comes to finding materials suitable for vegan and earth friendly products. In addition to utilising products such as recycled paper, manufacturers are also using organic fabrics like hemp and cotton. 

And designers have become even more imaginative during recent years. Old bottle tops, bamboo, cane, recycled upholstery fabrics and more are making their way onto the high street. Buy vegan and eco-friendly handbags in the knowledge that you are, not only preventing cruelty to animals, but helping to save our world at the same time.