Walk with me works ethically and locally to produce its collections. Materials such as the vegan leather and metal buckles are produced in Spain. The patterns are cut by a specialised workshop after which the bags are made by the Walk with me team. The belts are made in Belgium.
Because Walk with me does the production itself and works with local suppliers, the brand has a lot of control over social conditions. So you can be sure that your bag is made in ethical conditions!
Walk with me developed its own vegan leather alternative, ‘future-leather’, produced in Spain. The material is made of recycled polyamide and recycled polyester. Future-leather meets the standards of the Global Recycled Standard (GRS). This means that at least 20% of the final product must consist of recycled fibres.
This fake leather has a long lifespan thanks to the polyurethane (PU) coating applied to it. This coating gives the material a leather look, with a wide range of colours also available.
Moreover, future-leather is certified by OEKO-Tex. The fake leather hereby achieved the standard 100 label, meaning it does not contain any harmful substances.
For the woven straps, Walk with me cooperates with a Belgian production partner. This producer also has the GRS and OEKO-Tex standard 100 certificates. The straps are made of a mix of recycled denim, Tencel and polypropylene.
Finally, Walk with me also uses metal parts such as buckles and closures in the bags. These are also produced in Spain and are made of stainless steel.
Walk with me developed the future leather to offer a high-quality and vegan alternative to leather. Because the fake leather is made of strong synthetic materials with a PU protective coating, the bags have a long lifespan. Moreover, the brand uses several recycled materials as raw material, which slightly improves its score on circularity.
Future leather consists of a mix of different synthetic materials. This makes it more difficult to recycle. Nevertheless, the brand is committed to changing this. That is why you can bring in your bag in exchange for a discount on a new purchase. So Walk with Me can ensure that the bags are disposed of properly.
Walk with me has a short supply chain as almost all materials are made in Spain. Even the production of the bags themselves takes place in Spain.
Good news for all animal lovers and handbag fans: the Walk with me collection is completely vegan! The brand developed a vegan fake leather and even ensures that their dyes and glues are free of animal materials.
Walk with me does not work according to set seasons. The brand has a few models that remain fixed in the collection, and creates new designs at its own pace. It therefore takes an average of 2 – 3 months to develop a new bag, after which it is tested for another month. This way, the brand is sure that the bags are of high quality and have a long lifespan. The brand therefore gives a one-year warranty on your purchase.
At Walk with me, minimalism, symmetry and practicality are key. One by one, the brand’s handbags, key cases and wallets are timeless. Which make them combinable with different styles. Ideal for a night out, a city trip or for work. Each model is always available in a wide range of colours, so you are sure to find one that suits you!
Walk with me commits well to transparency. The brand shared the names of their suppliers to COSH! and provides a lot of information about their own production workshop via the website.
Luckily, you don’t have to go to Madrid to score a cute bag from Walk with me! The animal-friendly bag brand is also available at the outlets below. Timeless, handmade designs for on the hand, around the hip or on the shoulder.
