Recycled Canvas Labour Tote Bag

Why we chose it

Good design, with a point of view

The Labour Tote earns its name. It's made in small runs from recycled cotton canvas, with a silhouette borrowed from a mechanic's tool bag rather than the fashion world. The result is a carry bag that looks like it has a job to do, and does it without drawing attention to itself. Natural variation in stencil placement and canvas texture means each one is slightly its own thing.

Find its place

Where It Fits Best

A quick read on the product's aesthetic fit, the rooms it suits, and the ways it works best.

Style

  • The bag has a utilitarian, workwear-inspired shape drawn from the proportions of a mechanic's tool bag, boxy, upright, and built to carry.
  • A distressed industrial stencil on the front face gives it a raw, hand-stamped graphic quality rather than a polished logo treatment.
  • Matte coarse-weave canvas surface and visible panel stitching give it an honest, unfussy material character that suits casual and creative wardrobes.
  • Small metal eyelets at the upper corners are a subtle industrial hardware detail that reinforces the workwear character.

Rooms

  • Best placed in a mudroom, studio, or creative workspace where durable, grab-and-go carry is part of daily life.
  • Works well in a market, farmers' market, or weekend errand context where a compact, structured bag is preferred over a soft shopper.

Best For

  • Best for carrying everyday essentials on foot, groceries, market finds, studio supplies, or a change of clothes.
  • Well suited as a reusable alternative to single-use bags, especially for shoppers who prioritise recycled materials.
  • The Large size is a good fit for carrying bulkier or wider loads given its noticeably wider, lower-profile silhouette.
Recycled Canvas Labour Tote Bag

Styling note

A little guidance from our edit

The Labour Tote sits naturally with denim, canvas sneakers, or workwear separates. Use the Small for a farmers' market run or a day in the studio. Reach for the Large when you need to carry more without switching to a backpack.

Worth knowing

The useful details

About This Piece

The Labour Tote is a structured, upright carry bag made from recycled cotton canvas with reinforced panel seams and sturdy short handles. Its proportions are drawn from a mechanic's tool bag, giving it a boxy, purposeful shape that holds its form whether you're heading to a market, a studio, or running weekend errands. The wide open single compartment fits daily essentials without fuss, and two sizes let you pick the volume that suits your load.

Built from recycled cotton canvas with reinforced panel seams that keep the structure honest over time. The matte, coarse-weave surface has a natural, unfussy character with no sheen. A distressed industrial stencil marks the front face, giving the bag a hand-stamped graphic quality rather than a polished logo treatment. Small metal eyelets sit at the upper corners as a quiet industrial hardware detail. Each bag is made in small runs, so stencil placement and canvas texture vary slightly from piece to piece. No two are exactly alike.

Materials & Details

Material: Recycled cotton canvas.

Construction: Reinforced panel seams.

Sizes available: Small, Large.

Colors available: Black, Off White.

Dimensions: Refer to size guide for Small and Large measurements.

Dimensions

— Small: dimensions vary — refer to size guide.

— Large: dimensions vary — refer to size guide.

Care
Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap as needed.
Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle if a full wash is needed.
Air dry flat or hang. Do not tumble dry.
Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to preserve the canvas tone.
Shipping & Returns

Shipping calculated at checkout.

30-day returns on unused pieces.