If you are already planning a getaway in 2026 – and happen to be in need of a new travel bag – allow us to introduce you to these 9 items. Since travel bags must be highly durable, we have included options crafted from recycled rubber and synthetics, as well as one made from olive leather, from brands across the UK, Europe, Canada, and Australia.
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ELLA ECONYL® Vegan Weekender by ASK Scandinavia (Finland) at Immaculate Vegan
Main material: Outer (ECONYL® – 100% regenerated nylon fiber made from preand postconsumer waste such as fishing nets, carpet flooring, and industrial plastic), lining (100% GRS Certified recycled polyester), straps (100% recycled polyester).
About the brand: Founded in 2017 in Finland, ASK Scandinavia is a female-led brand creating premium bags and accessories from innovative materials such as ECONYL®, SPINNOVA®, MIRUM®, Texloop™ RCOT™, and organic cotton. Every product is made in Europe and comes with a unique digital ID verifying origin and authenticity, while collaborations with partners across the circular economy advance traceability and sustainability.
Regular price: €244,95
Däsh Weekender by Gaston Luga (Sweden)
Main material: outer (100% Recycled Polyester with Polyurethane coating), lining (100% Recycled Polyester – rPET), webbing (100% Recycled Polyester – rPET)
About the brand: Founded by Carl Sundqvist and named after his childhood friend, Gaston Luga is a Swedish brand with the tongue-in-cheek tagline “Full-time art dealer, part-time backpack seller”. The brand positions its accessories as fashion staples, not just practical tools. Since 2019, Gaston Luga has operated as a carbon-neutral company and continues to prioritise responsible material choices, including the use of recycled PET across its collections.
Regular price: €79.00
Everyday Bag Olive by Lefrik (Spain)
Main material: 15 recycled PET bottles
About the brand: Founded in Madrid in 2012, Lefrik is a brand that produces bags from recycled plastic waste in minimalist designs and bold colours. As part of ‘1% for the Planet’, Lefrik donates 1% of its revenue annually to support a sustainable future.
Regular price: €64.00
Sports Vegan Duffle Bag Blue by My Vegan Bags (Portugal)
Main material: outer (100% post consumption recycled polyester – ocean plastic), lining (100% post consumption recycled polyester and antistatic finishing)
About the brand: My Vegan Bags is a brand of urban and travel bags made from Portuguese cork and recycled synthetics. Each bag is carefully handmade in Porto, Portugal.
Regular price: €183.00
Ranger Water Resistant Duffle Vegan Gym Bag by Paguro Upcycle (UK)
Main material: 85% recycled rubber, 15% new materials: recycled military canvas and reclaimed inner tube
About the brand: Paguro was founded by Yen Goo after meeting a designer while travelling in South-East Asia who created ethical bags and accessories using repurposed and recycled materials. Inspired, Yen began searching globally for designers with unique missions and creative stories. Paguro’s sustainability ethos also includes fair trade principles in manufacturing, supporting environmentally conscious practices and positive impact in local communities.
Regular price: £110.00
Oleatex Vegan Olive Leather Traveller Set S by Souleway (Germany) at Immaculate Vegan
Main material: Oleatex (olive leather)
About the brand: This bag comes from a vegan range approved by PETA from Souleway, a brand founded by Hagen Streit and Flemming Kühl. Manufactured in Germany, materials are sourced from Türkiye, Germany, and Portugal. Souleway regularly donates to charity – the brand has supported war victims in Ukraine, as well as those affected by earthquakes in Türkiye. Each year, a portion of proceeds goes to Drip by Drip, an organisation dedicated to addressing wastewater issues in the fashion industry.
Regular price: €468,95
REAGAN Travel Bag by PETA + JAIN (Australia)
Main material: polyurethane, polyester
About the brand: Founded in 2017 by Jane da Silva and Peta Wessel in Sydney, the brand produces bags and accessories from certified sustainable and recycled vegan materials.
Regular price: $103.95
THE WEEKENDER NAVY by Steele & Borough (Sweden)
Main material: water resistant nylon and vegan leather
About the brand: Founded in 2015 by Catherine Nilson and Niklas Bandobranski, the duo creates vegan, high-performance bags designed according to Scandinavian minimalism principles, with a focus on functionality, craftsmanship, and durability. Bags are manufactured in a BSCI-certified factory to ensure that everyone involved in the process works under fair conditions, and suppliers are never pressured on costs or lead times.
Regular price: 2 500 kr
OLIVIA LARGE BAG by UCON ACROBATICS (Germany)
Main material: micro-structured 300D rPET tech material made from 90% recycled textiles with a dirt-repellent PU outer coating and soft padding
About the brand: This Berlin-based brand is a B Corp-certified company committed to advancing the circular economy, which they define as each sector taking responsibility for its own waste. They’re on a constant mission to incorporate as much recycled textile waste into their products as possible. Their efforts include upcycling and downcycling textile waste, using the resource-saving dope dyeing process, reducing water and CO₂ emissions, and, above all, championing transparent communication — warts and all.
Regular price: €129,99
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