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Urban lifestyle with soft, luxurious materials – Sperling Bags, the perfect companion for your everyday life. The start-up offers sustainable bags , backpacks , and accessories made from natural cork . The bag brand is aimed at the upscale lifestyle and business segment and uses natural cork in its products. A vegan and ecological alternative to leather .

The startup not only offers a sustainable and stylish alternative to leather goods, but also relies on full transparency regarding its production conditions. Eco-friendly and fair bags that benefit people and the environment! The two founders came up with the idea on a trip through Southern Europe when they first encountered cork. Impressed by the soft and flexible material, an idea grew, and Sperling was born. Once the concept was finalized and sufficient capital was secured, the startup was founded in 2018.

Sperling Bags products in detail

The Sperling label impresses with its backpacks made of cork and organic cotton . This innovative material combination has become extremely popular. All products are made from renewable raw materials and are produced sustainably. Modern design and attractive colors round off the picture and make Sperling a genuine and, above all, ecological alternative to leather. Perfect for everyday use, Spering's bags combine functionality with sustainability. The durable material made from traceable plant-based raw materials is processed in an intelligent design. The backpacks have a clearly structured structure and are equipped with useful compartments including integrated magnetic closures and zippers. Padded backs ensure a high level of comfort for everyday use or when traveling. The business bags offer generous storage space for all the things you need on a daily basis thanks to continuously adjustable straps and padded sides and base. All products are also waterproof !

Sperling Bags products are characterized by the following features:

• Water-repellent
• Robust, tear- and abrasion-resistant : Cork is extremely robust and tear-resistant. Friction does not damage the products and also prevents visual aging.
• Washable : Dirt can be easily removed with a damp cloth
• Feather-light : Cork consists of 50% air and is therefore super light.
• Elastic : The cellular structure of cork makes the material flexible and it cannot break.

Sustainability at Sperling Bags

"Fighting climate change with cork" – true to this motto, Sperling demonstrates that nature is unique and makes an active contribution to climate protection. By purchasing a Sperling Bag, you give businesses in Portugal the opportunity to maintain and reforest the forests. Worldwide, cork oaks absorb over 14 million tons of CO2 per year, equivalent to the annual emissions of almost six million cars.

When it comes to raw materials, Sperling focuses on sustainable natural materials. Cork is a hallmark of Sperling's bags. Depending on the model, these are combined with organic cotton. The zippers and buckles are made of metal. This combination creates a durable product without plastic, but with style and sustainability.

When you think of cork, do you think of pinboards or flooring? The cork used in Sperling Bags is significantly more robust and neither porous nor brittle . The cork used is characterized by its flexible and soft material and comes from the bark of a special cork oak tree. Using a thermal process, thin layers are removed from the bark, which look and feel like leather. Fair and ecological – that's what defines Sperling Bags! PETA has awarded the company the Approved Vegan certificate.

The bags and backpacks are manufactured in China and India. Sperling Bags strives to make a difference in small factories and influence fair working conditions and fair pay . Every new Sperling Bag product begins in its own factory. New products are handcrafted in small batches and only moved into larger production after receiving positive feedback.

Fair Couture makes a statement for sustainable bags

Improving global working conditions is also a priority for Fair Couture. Sustainable natural materials that harm neither humans nor animals not only make us feel good but also contribute to a better environmental footprint. Sperling Bags offers exactly that – which is why we're happy to offer vegan bags and backpacks with unique designs.

If you have any questions about the products or the purchase process, you can contact our Fair Couture online shop customer service at any time.