Every Plant Inside bag begins with an idea – but before it lands in your hands, it goes through many thoughtful steps. From plant-based materials and prototypes to the final stitch. Here’s a look at
how we create a bag – step by step.
Step 1: From plants, not petroleum
Our bags don’t begin in an oil refinery – they begin in a field. We use Viridis®, a plant-based leather made from European corn and wheat, in products like our Laptop Bags, Crossbody Bags, and our new Baguette Bag.
The key ingredient is bio polyols, which replace fossil-based PU. As a result, up to 69% of Viridis® comes from renewable plant sources.
“What makes Viridis® so special is that it contains up to 69 percent of plant-based raw materials. This is unconventional in an industry where most materials come from fossil fuels.”
(source: viridisskin.com)
We order materials for specific series only, to avoid overproduction.
Step 2: Choosing color, finish, and material
We select colors in collaboration with fashion experts – looking for a balance between timeless design and current trends.
The thickness of Viridis® is standard, but the finish (matt, nubuck) and structure matter deeply for both aesthetic and usability.
Our grape-based leather – used in pieces like the black shopper bag – comes from Vegea in Italy, a leading innovator in sustainable materials.
Step 3: Designed with people, not by formula
We don’t have an in-house design team. Instead, we collaborate with a network of trusted advisors and practitioners – people who understand form and function.
Turning an idea into a working pattern takes 2 to 3 months. During that time, we refine every detail – interior layout, zipper quality, strap placement, and signature organic cotton lining with the Plant Inside logo.
Step 4: Prototypes and real-life testing
Before we produce a bag, we make 2–4 prototypes – and test them ourselves in everyday life.
Some of us have been using our Laptop Bags for 4 years – and they still look amazing.
Our Crossbody Bags were also originally tested by friends of the brand – and they’ve held up beautifully over time.
We’ve showcased these very bags at trade fairs – and visitors are often surprised by how good they still look.
Step 5: Production – local and precise
After testing and refinements, every bag is produced in a dedicated Polish workshop.
This allows us to ensure consistency, quality, and full oversight – with no outsourcing or compromises.
Step 6: Packaging – zero plastic, full care
Our finished bags are shipped in carefully considered, plastic-free packaging:
- recycled cardboard boxes,
- paper tape for sealing,
- wrapped in stone paper (made from construction waste) or placed in organic cotton drawstring bags (for Laptop and Crossbody bags),
- padding: Skropak – a starch-based filler that dissolves in water.
In the end: it’s not just a product. It’s a process.
For us, a bag is more than a product. It’s the result of choices – about ethics, materials, design and craftsmanship.
From field to pattern to packaging – every step reflects our values.
Because good design isn’t a trend. It’s a commitment.