Laptop leather backpack, black

The combination of straightforward, functional design and velvety-grip, waxed cowhide leather is what makes this rucksack so appealing. The spacious main compartment has a padded slip pocket for a laptop, tablet and other items worth protecting in a similar format, as well as a small zipped compartment and a slip pocket. It closes with a two-way zipper, the ends of which can be fastened to the sides with press studs. There is a zipped compartment on the front and back. All compartments are lined with a hard-wearing panama fabric in gray melange, which is made of equal parts cotton and polyester. The rucksack can be carried using the infinitely adjustable shoulder straps or by hand using the carrying handle, which is made from the same wonderfully supple leather.

Harold’ has its leather goods designed in Germany and manufactured in a Colombian manufactory. The fruitful cooperation goes back to the mid-1980s. Eventually, it involves more than usual: Based on legal employment contracts, the collaboration provides the Columbian workers with reliable working conditions, ensures their coverage in health and accident insurances, and contributes to a pension scheme. Therefore, many of the employees have been working in the company for more than 20 years. Over the years, they have accumulated relevant expertise and experience in leather processing. That’s not a given in South America’s leather goods industry: Typical for the sector is a high proportion of migrant workers and fluctuations in the workforce. No less impressive is Harold’s conscientious handling of the extensive safety regulations: The working conditions meet European standards, for example, by putting forward muffled acoustics, adequate floor space and exemplary cleanliness. A large part of the machinery originates in Europe as well. The leather comes from nearby kept cattle grazing outdoors all year round, as is customary in South America. The tanned leather’s surface still shows the natural grain and traces of the animal’s life, such as mosquito bites or small cracks, and soon the patina typical of leather will form on it. Harold’s has the lining fabrics and metal parts produced by partner companies based close to the Colombian manufactory.

Staining of light-coloured clothing, furniture and other objects is possible.