Circular FREITAG crossbody bag – made from a single material, from the buckles to the strap and the outer material to the zipper: All parts are made of fully recyclable polyamide 6. Minimalist, feather-light, and versatile.

The sleek Musette comes with a detachable carrying strap featuring an adjustable cord for solo use, has a small inner pocket, offers variable volume thanks to its expandable base, and can also be attached to a backpack from the MONO series to keep essentials within easy reach. Typical FREITAG: A012 MONO is durable, water-repellent, and designed to be repairable should it ever get damaged—ideally by FREITAG employees themselves. 

The best part: When the bag finally wears out after years of use, FREITAG takes it back and handles its complete recycling.

FREITAG has always approached design from the end result. In their search for suitable materials for a bag that was both functional and durable, brothers Daniel and Markus Freitag discovered used truck tarps over 30 years ago. The rest is design history; to this day, the Zurich-based company upcycles several hundred tons of tarpaulin annually into bags, backpacks, and accessories, thereby saving them from the landfill. To ensure the products have a long life, Freitag also offers repair and exchange services. But because every bag eventually wears out and the PVC and polyester tarps cannot be recycled, there is now a second product line called MONO[PA6]. Instead of used materials, FREITAG uses polyamide 6 (PA 6)—better known as nylon—in the form of a monomaterial, as the technical term goes. The backpacks and bags are made entirely of PA 6—from the fabric to the thread, zippers, and even the label. What does this have to do with the end? Thanks to their monomaterial construction, MONO[PA6] products can be efficiently recycled in one piece. To ensure this actually happens, FREITAG also offers its own take-back service—thus guaranteeing a Full Circle Moment right from the moment of purchase.