Vegan Rucksacks & Backpacks

The LaBante backpack range includes the Agnes, Acacia, Camberwell, Zuri, Rosie, Danai, and Kailash. They cover a lot of ground: everyday commuter bags, laptop-ready work backpacks, gym and university options, and one-of-a-kind handcrafted pieces. All are PETA-Certified and free from PVC and animal products.

Several do. The Agnes fits a 13-inch laptop, the Danai and Acacia both accommodate a 15-inch. The Acacia’s padded laptop compartment is made entirely from recycled plastic bottles. The Camberwell and Kailash have dedicated iPad compartments. If you need a proper work backpack, the Agnes is the most complete everyday option.

Most of the range uses a plant-based vegan leather exterior made from vegetable by-products. The Danai and Kailash use cruelty-free microfibre that is free from both PU and PVC, which is genuinely unusual in the backpack category. All linings are made from reclaimed single-use plastic bottles.

They are built for it. The Agnes has double inner compartments and fits a 13-inch laptop. The Zuri converts from a backpack to a shoulder bag or crossbody, so it adapts to the day rather than the other way round. The Danai converts to a crossbody too, and includes the hidden message "And she persisted.." inside, which makes it one of LaBante's more distinctive pieces.

Most vegan bags on the market swap animal leather for PVC or PU, which are fossil-fuel-derived and environmentally damaging to produce. LaBante skips both. Plant-based leather exteriors come from vegetable by-products, linings are made from reclaimed plastic bottles, and every purchase plants trees. The brand has been featured for Nordstrom's Sustainable Edit on the strength of this supply chain.

Yes. The Danai is part of the LaBante x Iris Scott Artist Collection. US impressionist artist Iris Scott hand-paints each strap individually, so no two are quite alike. It ships in a white gift box with a cotton dust bag and the hidden message "And she persisted.." inside, which makes it one of the more complete gift pieces in the range.

Plant-based vegan leather performs comparably to genuine leather for everyday use when cared for correctly. LaBante bags are designed for long-term daily carry: the exteriors hold their shape and surface finish well over time, and the brand backs this with a 1-year warranty on all products. The key differences are care (no conditioning oils needed, just wipe with a damp cloth) and environmental impact: no livestock farming, no toxic chemical tanning, and in the case of LaBante leather, biodegradable at end of life.

The plant-based leather and microfibre exteriors handle light rain and everyday splashes well and wipe clean easily with a soft cloth. They are not designed for heavy rain or submersion. If caught in a downpour, wipe dry as soon as possible and allow to air dry naturally away from direct heat. Storing bags in the included dust bag between uses helps protect the surface finish over time

With regular everyday use and proper care, a LaBante bag is built to last for several years. The plant-based leather is chosen for its durability as much as its sustainability credentials: wipe clean after use, store in the dust bag when not in use, avoid overloading. LaBante backs every product with a 1-year warranty and a 60-day no-questions-asked returns policy.

Yes, absolutely. LaBante bags look and feel like premium leather and are built to the same quality standard, with no animal products involved. Most people who receive one are genuinely surprised by how good it feels. And because every purchase plants trees, you are not giving one gift but two: one to them, one to the planet. It is the rare gift that lets you do good and feel good at the same time. The PETA Certification is a nice bonus, but you do not need to care about that to love the bag.

Standard PU (polyurethane) leather is made from petroleum-derived chemicals: a fossil-fuel product that does not biodegrade and is environmentally damaging to produce. LaBante uses two signature plant-based materials instead. LaBante plant-based leather is made from vegetable by-products. Blue Star is LaBante’s cruelty-free microfibre. Both are biodegradable and free from PVC and PU. No oil extraction, no livestock farming, no toxic tanning chemicals. LaBante also avoids PVC entirely across the range.

LaBante offers 60-day returns from the date of purchase, no questions asked, and a 1-year warranty on all backpacks. Returns are free in both the US and UK.