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Portrait Tote
Yu Mei · New Zealand$$
A portrait-shaped tote in ECONYL® Regenerated Nylon with a generous interior suited to gym fanatics, commuters, travellers and beach-goers.
A portrait-shaped tote in ECONYL® Regenerated Nylon with a generous interior suited to gym fanatics, commuters, travellers and beach-goers.
What to Consider
Materials & Construction
- ·Nylon — Strong, lightweight, and highly abrasion-resistant. Ballistic nylon (1050D+) is used in military gear for its extreme durability.
- ·Made by Yu Mei in New Zealand.
Longevity & Care
- ·Nylon — Machine washable. Quick-drying. Avoid high heat in dryer.
Cost Per Use
- ·Nylon — Quality nylon bags and gear can last decades with daily use.
- ·Priced around $100 (midpoint of $50–$150 for Bags). At ~15 uses/month, this hits the $1-per-use "worth it" mark in 7 months — and falls to roughly 11¢ per use across a 5-year lifespan.
Brand at a Glance
Yu Mei · New Zealand
B Corp certified — Leather & related products
Oras Index41/100
Good to Know
Yu Mei appears to focus on accessible leather goods without extensive documentation of material sourcing, supply chain transparency, or formal sustainability certifications. We could not find much evidence of a structured repair program, li…
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