Sustainability

How does a circular brand work?

Sustainability is about choices and needs. We choose to use what others don’t need. We need to aim for circularity and choose to do so. And most people don’t need more options, they need better ones to choose from.

We choose to make things work and last. We choose to make a choice.

So let’s be honest: You don’t need our bags. They are sustainable, handmade from waste, waterproof, and extra strong. They will be with you for long. Choose one, but you don’t need it.

Product Repairs

We want you to love your 3QUARTERS products. That’s why we offer product repairs, free of charge. All our products are made to be repairable and most parts can be replaced easily. Repairing is caring and we want to keep our products in circulation for as long as possible.

Product Take Back

We want to be responsible for all our products, from the beginning till the end of their life. If your 3QUARTERS bag is beyond repair, we’d like to take it back. We will disassemble it, keep all the good stuff and recycle everything else.

Materials

We work exclusively with decommissioned ferry life rafts from the Aegean islands routes. We disassemble them and reuse their fabrics & ropes. Our straps and zips are made from recycled PET (rPET). Most of our plastic components are recycled also. See what each product is made of in its description.

Manufacturing

Honest work means fair salaries and working hours and fair pricing. We do not outsource any of our production; everything is done in-house in Athens, Greece. This way, we can guarantee the best quality for our products and the best working conditions for everyone involved.

Circular Design

We design repairable and circular products. We adhere to a strict zero-waste policy and aspire to a circular future. Designing out waste is good for the community, the environment, and us.