In a world where production often happens wherever it is cheapest, we chose a different path.
Our bags are made in Europe.
More precisely: in Poland.
Not because it is the easiest way.
But because it feels like the right one.
Proximity Means Responsibility
We work with three permanent workshops in Poland.
No rotating factories. No anonymous mass production. No hidden subcontractors.
We know the people who make our bags.
We speak with them. We visit. We understand the processes behind every stitch.
Made in Europe, for us, is not just a label.
It is about responsibility.
If something needs adjustment, we can react.
If a detail can be improved, we discuss it directly.
If a new product is developed, we follow it from the first prototype to the final seam.
Proximity creates accountability.
And accountability builds trust.
Shorter Supply Chains, More Transparency
Sustainable production does not begin with the finished product.
It begins with the path it takes to get there.
Shorter supply chains mean fewer invisible steps.
Fewer unknowns.
More clarity about where materials come from and how they are handled.
Our plant-based materials, such as Viridis® and Vegea®, are sourced in Europe.
Our organic cotton is carefully selected.
All our products are PETA-certified and fully vegan.
We believe this information should not be difficult to find.
Perhaps you have experienced how challenging it can be to discover where a product is actually made.
We don’t want to hide that.
Transparency is not a marketing tool for us.
It is a principle.
Quality Is Built Through Closeness
Every new design begins with prototypes.
Usually two to four versions before a production run even starts.
We test them ourselves.
We carry them daily.
We adjust proportions, stitching, structure.
We discuss improvements with our workshops.
Only when we are convinced does a small series begin.
We have written more about why we intentionally work in limited quantities here:
→ Small Series vs. Mass Production – Why It Changes Everything
Made in Europe allows us to work this way.
Carefully. Deliberately. Without rushing.
It Is Not the Cheapest Option
Producing in Europe is more expensive.
It is often slower.
It requires more coordination.
But it gives us control over quality and working conditions.
It allows us to build long-term partnerships instead of short-term contracts.
And it helps us avoid overproduction.
We do not produce for warehouses.
We produce for people who want to use their bag for years.
A Family Decision
Plant Inside is a family project.
Supply chain, product development, communication — many decisions are made in direct conversation.
Perhaps that is why this choice feels natural to us.
We think long term.
We want to understand where our products come from.
We want to know the people involved.
We want responsibility to remain visible.
Made in Europe is not a trend for us.
It is a conscious commitment.
What This Means for Our Bags
- controlled quality
- short and transparent supply chains
- durable, plant-based materials
- small series instead of mass production
- responsible manufacturing in Poland
We do not claim our way is the only right way.
But it is the honest one.
And for us, that makes all the difference.