Terra Thread Organic Cotton Zem Mini Backpack - Teal

the brand story:

Terra Thread was created with people and the planet at its core, specializing in a line of premium bags made using family grown Organic Cotton and fair labour practices.

Terra Thread's parent company, Gallant, was founded in sunny Southern California. Founder Vik was born and raised in Nepal and spent time in India as his brothers and father worked there. In 2009 he started Gallant with the intention to help small scale artisans as well as to establish a business for himself in the US. After learning about the importance of Fair Trade and organic products at trade shows, Gallant joined organizations like Fair Trade USA, Fairtrade International, Fairtrade Federation, Organic Trade Association and the Global Organic Textile Standard. 

The company has since partnered with a factory in India to make private label bags, cosmetic pouches, muslin bags, and accessories. All of the Gallant's products are GOTS certified and Fair Trade. Having made bags for brands and companies around the world, Vik realized that there were not many options for affordable and sustainable backpacks that consumers could choose from. In 2017, he expanded his company and started his retail brand, Terra Thread Collection.

shop your values:

• GOTS Certified Organic cotton.
• GOTS Certified dyes.
• Fair Trade Certified factory.
• Transparent supply chain.
• Hang Tags are made using recycled kraft paper.
• Carbon emissions creating during Terra Thread shipping processes from the factory in India to the fulfillment warehouse in California are offset using the UPS Carbon Neutral Shipping program.
• Each purchase of this backpack contributes 20 MEALS to children, families, and seniors in need in the United States through Feeding America. 

features:

• Great for school and everyday use.
• Minimalist look.
• Organic cotton canvas construction.
• Single front pocket.
• Hanging inside pocket.
• YKK lead-free antique finish metal zippers.
• Long zipper pulls.
• Shorter straps than the Earth backpack.

dimensions:

Bag: 33cm (H) x 26.5 (W) x 10 (D)

Front Pocket: 19cm (H) x 19 (W) 

Inside Pocket: 15 (H) x 20 (W)

Due to the nature of the handmade backpacks, there may be slightly visible natural imperfections and size variations.  

end of life:

When an item has reached the end of it’s life and can no longer be mended, swapped, gifted, donated or upcycled, we recommend consulting your local council to find your nearest textile recycling scheme. Biodegradable.

Made in a Fair Trade Certified Factory in India. 

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