French vegan brand Arsayo created the Exotic Cork Skin collection of cork backpacks to mimic the look of exotic leather products in a completely ethical way. The backpacks are made with bark from oak trees yet mimic crocodile and snakeskin with styles called Cork-odile and Snake Skin Cork.
The lightweight and stylish vegan backpacks are natural, organic, easy to clean and are available in a range of sizes and include details like secure closures and a cotton interior.
To help keep prices down, the collection is exclusively available for pre-order, which also plays a part in reducing waste. As Arsayo describes, "With the pre-order system, we will only produce according to the demand, and since we cut out the middlemen, you will pay less."
Ethical Cork Backpacks
Arsayo's Exotic Cork Skin Collection Uses Bark from Oak Trees
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