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Social Supermarket

Sustainable Branded Backpacks

Branded backpacks and rucksacks for staff, events and welcome packs, with everyday daypacks, laptop backpacks and roll-tops. Many are made from recycled plastic bottles.
Sustainable Branded Backpacks

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Volkswagen
Softcat
PIMCO
NFU Mutual
Clifford Chance
Pfizer
EDF Energy
Compass Group
PwC
The FA
  1. 1Request a quoteNo commitment
  2. 2We confirm pricesAnd check your artwork
  3. 3Approve your proofBefore anything is made
  4. 4We deliverTypically 2-3 weeks
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Case study

Event merch that became a brand moment for Legl

Legl wanted giveaways that drew people to their stand and had a story behind them. So they swapped high volumes of standard freebies for a smaller range of premium merch: bamboo notebooks, branded artisan chocolate and power banks built to last.

The merch acted as a real conversation starter. People were drawn to the stand and curious to hear the story behind the products. We noticed higher footfall, more meaningful conversations and a greater number of follow-ups post-event compared to previous years.
Francesca Gerrett, Demand Generation ManagerLegl
Higher footfall

at the stand than in previous years

More follow-ups

after each event, from more meaningful conversations

LinkedIn buzz

as attendees posted photos of the chocolate and power banks

Sustainability rating

Every product graded, and we show our working

Most suppliers put an eco label on part of their range without saying what earns it. We check every product against five criteria, and the number it meets sets its grade. This marketplace lists the products that meet at least two.

  • Eco-Friendly Materials Plus
  • Eco-Friendly Materials
  • Upcycling
  • Responsible Manufacturing
  • Positive Supply Chain Impact
  • AA4 or 5 criteria metMeets almost everything we look for
  • A3 criteria metStrong on materials and on how it was made
  • B2 criteria metClears our bar on two independent counts
  • C1 criterion metOne point in its favour, and no more. We only sell this if no viable alternatives are available.
  • D0 criteria metNothing we can evidence. We don't sell this.

Questions? We've got you covered

Most recycled backpacks in our range are made from recycled polyester or rPET, a fabric woven from recycled plastic bottles. Some styles are certified to the Global Recycled Standard, and we also carry recycled cotton and canvas options. Each product page lists the specific material so you can see exactly what it is made from.

For these backpacks it comes down to the material and the supplier. We focus on packs made from recycled or renewable fabric, most commonly recycled plastic bottles, rather than relying on a vague eco label, and we check supplier credentials before a product joins the range.

Yes. Most backpacks can be branded with your logo by digital transfer or screen print across the front panel, and embroidery, laser engraving or debossing are available on selected styles for a more premium finish. The decoration options for each bag are shown on its product page.

Yes. The majority of the range has a padded laptop compartment, most sized for 14 to 16 inch devices, and many include extra organiser pockets. Some travel packs also add anti-theft or RFID-protected features for commuters and remote workers.

The range spans compact daypacks, padded laptop backpacks, roll-top rucksacks and larger travel packs, with capacities from small everyday bags up to 20-litre-plus styles. This makes it easy to match the bag to the use, from a conference giveaway to a new-starter welcome pack.

Minimum order quantities and lead times vary by style and decoration method. Each product page shows its minimum order, or we confirm it on your quote, and stock items branded with a single logo are usually the fastest to produce.

Send us your brief

Ready to ditch the disposable?

Tell us what you need and when you need it. We'll come back with a proposal: products, prices and the impact of each one.
info@socialsupermarket.orgWe reply within 12 hours.

Branded backpacks people actually carry

Branded backpacks for staff, events, conferences and welcome packs, printed or embroidered with your logo. A backpack is one of the few promotional gifts that gets used every day, carrying your branding to the office, the gym, the commute and the airport long after a one-off giveaway has been forgotten. The range covers everyday daypacks, roll-top rucksacks, padded laptop backpacks and security-conscious travel packs, so you can match the bag to the audience, whether that is a new-starter welcome pack, a conference giveaway or a kit for a remote team.

Recycled materials and what they are made from

Sustainability here is specific rather than a vague label. Over half the range is made from recycled material, most commonly recycled polyester and rPET woven from recycled plastic bottles, with a number of styles certified to the Global Recycled Standard. You will also find recycled cotton and canvas options. The recycled-bottle packs reuse plastic that would otherwise go to waste, which is a clearer claim than a generic "eco" tag and gives buyers something concrete to put in front of their own teams.

Branding, sizes and laptop options

Most backpacks can be decorated by digital transfer or screen print across the front panel, with embroidery, laser engraving and debossing available on selected styles for a more premium finish. The majority of the range takes a padded laptop compartment sized for 14 to 16 inch devices, and capacities run from compact daypacks up to larger 20-litre-plus travel and roll-top packs. Minimum order quantities and lead times vary by style and decoration method and are shown on each product or confirmed at quote.

Why buy from Social Supermarket

Every backpack is curated by Social Supermarket, a certified B Corp, and chosen for recycled or renewable materials with supplier credentials we have checked. As a B Corp we also stock products from brands certified to the same standard, such as Bellroy. Explore the wider bags collection, or related ranges such as laptop bags and sleeves, drawstring bags and duffel and sports bags.