Eco-Friendly Luggage Brand: Horizn Studios
One of the most sustainable luggage brands
Horizn Studios
I’m not sponsored. I haven’t bought one (yet). But here’s everything I found while researching Horizn Studios.
Why I’m Researching Eco-Friendly Luggage
As a frequent traveler who’s become more conscious of my environmental footprint, I’ve started to rethink every purchase. Especially the gear I rely on most. Luggage is something we expect to last, but so much of it is made from unsustainable materials or ends up in landfills after a few years. I wanted to find a brand that aligned with my values: innovative, stylish, and eco-friendly. That’s what led me to Horizn Studios, a company making big claims about sustainability in the world of travel.
Environmental Impact and Certifications
Material Recycling: They operate a nearly waste-free production process by collecting virgin polycarbonate offcuts (leftover from making luggage shells) and passing them to other brands for reuse, supporting a circular travel economy.
Carbon Neutrality: Horizn Studios offsets emissions from logistics by supporting verified climate initiatives, ensuring carbon-neutral shipping and delivery. Their offices and stores run on green energy, and staff are encouraged to use sustainable transport.
Plastic-Free Packaging: All packaging is free from single-use plastics. Suitcases come in reusable cotton dust bags, with accessories in compostable PLA bags and shipping boxes made from recycled cardboard.
Certifications: Horizn Studios is the world’s first luggage brand to receive the PETA-Approved Vegan certification and has won the PETA Vegan Travel Award for Best Luggage. All products are free from animal-derived materials, including glues, dyes, and waxes.
Materials and Innovation
Recycled Polycarbonate: Their hard shells are made from aerospace-grade polycarbonate, with up to 97% recycled content in some lines.
Recycled Fabrics and Zippers: Linings, zippers, and select fabric exteriors (like the Chiado and Shibuya lines) are made from recycled or reused materials, reducing reliance on virgin synthetics and supporting a circular economy.
BioX Material (Circle One): The standout Circle One suitcase is made from BioX, a patented, 100% plant-based and biodegradable hard shell material using a multi-density flax weave. Flax is highly renewable, and BioX is stronger and lighter than traditional materials.
Animal-Free Alternatives: All leather elements have been replaced with high-quality polyurethane, and all adhesives and finishes are vegan.
Standout Product Features
Repairability: The Circle One line is designed to be fully repairable. If damaged, its BioX shell can be fixed in a way that actually strengthens the suitcase, supporting the philosophy of “always repair, never replace.”
Lifetime Guarantee: All new suitcases come with a Lifetime Manufacturer’s Guarantee, covering functional aspects for the product’s lifetime. The Circle One also offers a five-year warranty and carbon-neutral repair services worldwide.
Smart Features: Select models (like the H5 Smart) include a removable 10,000 mAh charger for charging devices on the go.
Customization: Options for personalizing your suitcase with colors, handles, wheel caps, and monograms.
Thoughtful Interiors: Clamshell design, zippered mesh dividers, compression pads, wide tie-down straps, and removable laundry bags.
Water-Resistant Linings: Interiors use recycled, water-resistant fabrics for extra protection.
Specs and Pricing
Type: Cabin
Capacity: 36L
Price: $290 USD
Type: Cabin
Capacity: 37L
Price: $500 USD
Type: Check-In
Capacity: 61L
Price: $520 USD
Type: Check-In
Capacity: 98L
Price: $590 USD
Still in development.
Prices vary depending on size, smart features, and customization options.
Summary / Impression
Horizn Studios stood out to me because they actually explain what they’re doing when it comes to sustainability. A lot of brands make claims, but they don’t give details. Horizn does. Recycled materials, plant-based options, certified vegan products, carbon-neutral shipping, and repairable designs that are built to last.
The Circle One suitcase was the one that I really liked. It’s made from plants but still looks and feels like a premium piece of luggage. Most of the time, when something is labeled sustainable, it either feels cheap or looks like it will break after a few uses. This doesn’t.
What I like most is their focus on repair over replacement. That’s not something you see a lot in this space, but it makes sense if you’re actually trying to reduce waste.
If you’re looking for something durable and functional that doesn’t add to the problem, Horizn Studios is one of the few brands I found that might actually be doing it right.
Bonus: Horizn Studios also runs recycling programs at flagship stores and continues to innovate with every new product launch. They’re redefining what responsible travel looks like!
Other Important Initiatives
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