# Ethical Cork Backpacks Arsayo's Exotic Cork Skin Collection Uses Bark from Oak Trees By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-09-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-backpacks References: [vegnews](https://vegnews.com/2020/9/french-fashion-designer-debuts-vegan-cork-odile-leather) & [arsayo](https://arsayo.com/en/arsayo-bags/5-exotic.html) French vegan brand Arsayo created the Exotic Cork Skin collection of cork backpacks to mimic the look of exotic leather products in a completely ethical way. The backpacks are made with bark from oak trees yet mimic crocodile and snakeskin with styles called Cork-odile and Snake Skin Cork. The lightweight and stylish vegan backpacks are natural, organic, easy to clean and are available in a range of sizes and include details like secure closures and a cotton interior. To help keep prices down, the collection is exclusively available for pre-order, which also plays a part in reducing waste. As Arsayo describes, "With the pre-order system, we will only produce according to the demand, and since we cut out the middlemen, you will pay less." Image Credit: Arsayo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ethical Cork Products:** Creating products using cork as a sustainable and cruelty-free alternative to exotic leather. - **Vegan Fashion:** Designing and producing fashion items that are cruelty-free and made with sustainable materials like cork. - **Pre-order Sales Model:** Implementing a pre-order system to reduce waste and produce goods according to demand. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunity for clothing and accessory brands to incorporate ethical and sustainable materials into their designs. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Producing and marketing products that are made with sustainable and cruelty-free materials as a selling point. - **Online Retail:** Creating online platforms that offer pre-order sales models to reduce waste and optimize production. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ethical Hemp-Derived Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofrico.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Photography Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoulder-camera-strap.md) - [Mycelium Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myco-travel-pouch.md) - [Eco-Luxe Professional Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apex-30.md) - [Everyday Sustainable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials.md) - [Sustainable Safety Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucon-acrobatics-sustainable-backpacks.md) - [Cactus Leather Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ces-2024-otterbox.md) - [Eco Cactus Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercer-rerun-sneaker.md) - [PETA-Approved Leather Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-leather-alternative.md)