Smateria
A compact phone crossbody crafted from upcycled plastic, designed for everyday essentials and minimal carry.
Designed for simplicity and ease, the Mate keeps your phone and essentials organised in a lightweight, minimal shape for life on the go.
Why trust Smateria?
- Founded in 2006
- Member of the World Fair Trade Organization
- Italian-designed, made to last
- Women-led workshop in Cambodia
Small batch production. Thoughtful design. Made to last.
🚚 Dispatched from Australia
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Thoughtfully made to be carried every day and to last for years, not just a season.
- Free standard shipping within Australia
- Easy 30-day returns
- Secure checkout with PayPal and Afterpay
Handcrafted in our Cambodian workshop, the Mate reflects Smateria's commitment to thoughtful design and responsible materials. Made from upcycled plastic through our IKI process, it transforms discarded material into a soft yet durable fabric with a clean, modern finish. Over time, each piece develops its own unique character.
Compact, lightweight and designed for everyday simplicity, the Mate Phone Crossbody keeps your essentials close in a clean, minimal form. Made for moments when you only need the basics, it offers easy organisation without bulk.
Details:
- Main compartment sized to fit your phone securely
- Two internal card pockets for everyday essentials
- Front and back open pockets for quick access
- Adjustable, removable strap for crossbody, shoulder or pouch use
- IKI material made from upcycled plastic
- Lightweight, soft structure designed for everyday wear
- Size L11 x H20 cm
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Smateria has been designing ethical bags since 2006.
Great bag, so handy for just taking phone and essential cards, fabric is great and well made, very happy with the service, highly recommend !
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so glad you’re enjoying your bag — it’s the perfect size for life’s essentials, and we’re delighted to hear the quality and service hit the mark too. Your recommendation means the world to us