Natural Nuance’s design strategy for cyclability enables re-use, upcycling and recycling of each of our products once it has been used and loved by our customers long enough, and it’s time to let go.

Each bag is designed so that material types can easily be separated for recycling. 

For example, Natural Nuance design the products so that they can be constructed using generous, clear cuts. Only a few parts need to be cut upon for deconstructing, which enables us to keep the larger leather parts for reuse toward new products once the seams have been opened. This also allows them to keep the use of adhesive to the absolute minimum and they avoid using glue altogether on any larger areas, making it easier for them to separate and preserve the leather.

As for the metal parts? They’ve designed it so they can be reused and are easy to remove, too. In fact, the designers are making the separation of the materials for recycling and reuse so easy that it will be possible for most anyone with some simple sewing knowledge to take everything apart for recycling!

The leather is naturally tanned and sourced from Germany and is IVN-certified. The production of the bags is shared between Portugal and Austria. If you have a look onthe Shop you will notice the transparency in their communication. It could be in the technique (ancestral technique as seen for the Indigo Mood and the Shibori pattern -My favorite! to see below in the picture-), in the material, and the location.

Natural Nuance bags are free of heavy metals, chromium, and low in pollutants. 

It reveals a real concern for the artisans and their wellbeing (to prevent cancer and thyroid problems due to dyeing, coloring and so on… This topic was highlighted in the past in Singapore in our social media). They exclusively use certified naturally tanned leather, outside and inside and do not work with leather that has been tanned using chrome. They are currently investigating the usage of natural adhesives to avoid chemicals as well.

When the founders are sourcing their materials, they also look at the following criteria: Low amount of pollutants, allergy friendly, short transport routes, social standards of producers, synthetical colors (if used) have no heavy metals.