Medium Cargo Tote - Cactus Leather & Canvas

Our Medium Cargo Tote is an ideal size: What fits?

• Office: 13" Laptop, Everyday Envelope, agenda, cosmetic case, wallet, coffee thermos, and everything else you need for your work day. 
• School: Tablet, Everyday Envelope, notebooks, pen, headphones, water bottle, tissues, your Everyday Keyring, etc. 
• Travel: Everyday Sunglasses, camera, chargers, your travel essentials, cosmetic bag, etc. ... 

And so much more! 

Tip 1: The long leather strap (which always comes included 💕), worn as a belt around the bag, has two different uses: as a decorative accessory giving the bag a casual, streetwear feel, or as a functional handle, so you can use the Medium Cargo Tote as a crossbody or on your shoulder. 

Tip 2: Style your Cargo Tote with our matte, decorative and functional chain, offered on this page: Chunky Chain Silver Chunky Chain Gold 

Tip 3: Unlike its sister Cargo Tote, the Medium Cargo Tote features a single carabiner. If you want to wear it on your shoulder with its long handle, open the carabiner, pull the handle off the pins and tie it to the side rings of the bag. Tie it on one side with the carabiner and on the other side use the snap button on the handle. 

Tip 4: You can organize the inside with Everyday Envelopes, making it quicker to find your essentials (giving double protection to accessories that can be easily damaged).

Each Medium Cargo Tote is handmade in Mexico, according to an artisanal process that requires 75 steps and takes about 250 minutes. Everything we do is made with love so that it reaches you and you can enjoy every moment.

One size fits all 

Tote in 100% cotton canvas, lining 100% cotton (fabrics made in Mexico City with Mexican cotton from Chihuahua) Handles and pocket in organic nopal cactus leather (using organic nopal cactus grown in Zacatecas) Adjustable long handle with snap buttons Metal carabiner and black snap buttons (imported from China for quality reasons at an honest price)

*. Brass plated half rings (handmade in Coyoacan, Mexico City) Maximum outer dimensions of the bag: 33 cm length x 11 cm width x 46 cm height Inside dimensions of the bag

**: 30 cm long x 9 cm wide x 25 cm high *Due to the handcrafted process of our pieces and their assembly, some carabiners may present variations such as small scratches, without affecting their performance. **The internal dimensions of the bag correspond to the maximum size of what can fit inside the Medium Cargo Tote. The external measurements may vary a few centimeters between each bag, due to the artisanal process in which they are made. 

Handmade in Mexico City

Nopal leather is a real alternative to animal skin, made with a 100% natural and abundant resource in Mexico , the nopal cactus. 

This plant-based leather is produced from organic nopal cactuses grown in Zacatecas, in a sustainable way without toxic chemicals, phthalates and PVC. To produce this material, these organically grown nopal cactuses are cut, cleaned, crushed and dried in the sun for three days before processing. They are then dyed with natural dyes. The result is a certified organic, partially biodegradable vegetable leather. 

It lasts up to 10 years, about the same as animal skin. One of the characteristics of this leather is its matte finish and softness, which makes it look extremely similar to animal leather. Nopal leather has certifications from PETA, USDA Organic, SGS, UKAS, DAkkS and Öko-Garantie. I

IMPORTANT: The properties of plant-based leather make it a more fragile material than an animal leather and due to the artisanal process with which it is made, some pieces may present small bends, scratches or slight wear. However, this reaction of the plant-based leather does not affect the durability of the product.

SPECIAL CARE OF NOPAL CACTUS LEATHER 

Nopal cactus leather is an organic material, therefore your bag needs special care: We recommend that you avoid contact with abrasive surfaces, as cactus leather can get damaged or scratched. 

To keep your bag clean and in good conditions, use a neutral soap solution and remove it completely with a white cotton cloth dampened in water. All light colors require more frequent cleaning. 

Do not clean your bag with solvents such as alcohol, acetone, paint thinner, bleach, oils, vinegar, waxes, silicones, armor or detergents, as these cause permanent damage to the material. Do not mark your bag with ink, as the ink may absorb into the product and cause a permanent stain. For liquid stains such as beer, wine, juices, soft drinks, liquor, coffee, tea or chocolate, simply wipe the stain with a mild liquid shampoo-type cleaning water solution and rinse with a water-soaked cloth to completely remove the excess. 

Wipe up the spill as soon as possible, especially if the liquid has a strong color. Avoid putting your bag in contact with oils, grease, makeup, sunscreen or suntan oils. In case this happens, clean the stain as soon as possible with liquid soap. 

Cactus leather should not transfer color to other materials. However, some accessories or clothing may stain your bag. If this happens, clean the stain immediately with neutral soap and a white cotton cloth. You can also use a half-water, half-disinfectant, chlorine-free solution. Then rinse with water and blot. 

SPECIAL CARE OF COTTON CANVAS 

Although it is a very resistant fabric, it will look in better condition if it is well cared for. Here are some special recommendations for your bag: If your bag gets stained, we recommend cleaning it with neutral soap and a light, slightly damp cloth to remove the soap. 

If it is necessary to wash it, remove chains, carabiners or any accessory that may be damaged in this process. We recommend hand washing by turning your bag inside out, this will prevent wear and tear and it will last longer. Use mild, neutral detergents.

 Do not use bleach, alcohol, or any disinfectant product to avoid altering the finish of the different materials. After washing your bag or when it gets wet, remove excess moisture, without rubbing, with a soft cloth, and let it dry at room temperature. When not using your bag, we recommend storing it in its dust cover, making sure that the hardware is positioned so that it does not mark the fabric of your bag. When not using your product, we recommend storing it in its dust cover, making sure that the hardware is positioned so that it does not mark the leather of your bag.

The cotton fabrics of the Mini Mini Tote (exterior and lining) come from a Mexican supplier: they are made in Mexico City, with Mexican cotton from Chihuahua. This supplier specializes in 100% cotton fabrics, and creates innovative and cutting-edge fabrics for customers in Mexico, USA, Latin America and Europe.

Both fabrics are 100% cotton and are dyed using reactive dyeing, which means that it is fixed by heat. The fabric is interwoven with gabardine called Gabardina Esmerilada. It is bonded with natural rubber organic base adhesive.

It is a fabric of excellent quality and combines strength and softness, perfect for everyday use.