Yes! Bags and masks are customized in Los Angeles, California, where a growing team of 13 production associates prints each item with water-based ink.

Bags: Every market bag is handcrafted in Bangladesh by mothers who receive Fair Trade-certified wages, annual profit dividends, and a retirement fund; read Forbes.com’s article on how this approach is changing people’s lives, with over 1,000,000 bag owners and counting. The bags are then shipped to Los Angeles, California, where a growing team of 13 production associates print each bag with water-based ink onto the bag.

‍Masks: The masks are made in Los Angeles, CA. Each seamstress that assembles the mask receives fair wages.

Every market bag is handcrafted in Bangladesh by mothers who receive Fair Trade-certified wages, annual profit dividends, and a retirement fund; read Forbes.com’s article on how this approach is changing people’s lives, with over 1,000,000 bag owners and counting. The bags are then shipped to Los Angeles, California, where a growing team of 13 production associates print each bag with water-based ink onto the bag.

No problem! Don't let the name fool you.

GQ Magazine called this tote "your picnic basket's cooler, more rebellious younger sibling..."

We completely agree with them, but it goes even beyond that. The strong compartments in the tote are perfect for groceries, the gym, (yes picnics too!) you name it...

Apolis is B-Corp certified and our bags are made at a specific co-op in Bangladesh that is committed to providing above-Fair Trade wages, annual profit dividends, and a retirement fund for hundreds of mothers — which means that quantities are often limited. We’re currently in the process of expanding our production capabilities, but we’re committed to doing so in a way that doesn’t put pressure on these factories to cut corners in quality or ethical sourcing, though that means we can’t offer all our bags at all times of the year.

Yes! We stand behind the quality of every Apolis product with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Please note, return procedures for customized and non-customized products differ. To keep things simple for you, we offer refunds instead of exchanges. To return non-customized  items please note: Items need to be postmarked within 30 calendar days of receipt for a refund to your original method of payment or store credit. Original shipping charges are non-refundable. Items must be returned in their original condition (unused, unwashed, unaltered) with the original packaging and tags attached.

To return customized  items please note: Customized products are not eligible for a return unless you encounter a craftsmanship or quality issue which includes: If your bag arrives with rivets missing or a damaged handle. If your bag arrives with smudged print. If your bag arrives with text that is slanted or cut off. Please note: since each bag is handmade, there will be slight variations in jute texture from bag to bag; no two bags will look exactly the same. Additionally, bags suffering from general wear and tear are not eligible for return. Items purchased from other retail partners are not eligible for returns.

If you have a question about whether or not your bag will be accepted for a return, text us (+1.213.984.4048) with an image of your bag and a description of the issue and we'll get back to you ASAP with an answer. If your bag does not meet the requirements above, a refund will NOT be issued and if you sent your bag to us, you will receive it back.