Admin Tote – Handmade Recycled Net Bag by Smateria | HHPLIFT
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- $81
Meet the Admin Tote — one of our best-loved everyday bags that works just as hard as you do. Handcrafted from repurposed industrial netting, it's lightweight, water-resistant, and structured enough to carry you from the office to an evening out without missing a beat. A thoughtful gift for anyone who carries a lot and never compromises on style.
✨ Features
- 🧵 Handmade Construction: Each tote is individually crafted by skilled artisans within HHPLIFT's ethical production network — no two are exactly alike.
- ♻️ Repurposed Industrial Netting: Made from recycled industrial net, giving the bag its distinctive texture while keeping waste out of landfill.
- 🛡️ Durable Interior Lining: A sturdy lining protects your belongings and keeps the bag's structure intact over years of daily use.
- 💧 Water-Resistant: The industrial net exterior sheds light moisture, making it a reliable companion in unpredictable weather.
- 🤐 Inside Zippered Pocket: Keep your phone, keys, or cards secure and easy to find.
- 💼 Spacious Interior: Fits laptops, notebooks, and everything in between — ideal for work, errands, and weekend carry.
- 👜 Versatile Style: Clean, modern silhouette that transitions naturally from a daytime work bag to a casual evening tote.
💛 Benefits
- 🌿 Carry with purpose: Every purchase supports fair employment, healthcare access, and childcare services for artisan families.
- 🎁 A gift worth giving: Beautifully made and genuinely useful — a meaningful present for birthdays, Mother's Day, or any occasion.
- 🏙️ From desk to dinner: The structured shape and refined look mean you won't need a second bag for the day.
- 🤝 Shop local, give back: Part of the Illinois Shop Local collection, rooted in community and ethical craft.
- ⚖️ Lightweight yet strong: The recycled netting keeps the bag surprisingly light without sacrificing durability.
📐 Product Specifications
- Dimensions: 16.5"L × 12"H × 6.5"D
- Material: Repurposed industrial netting with durable interior lining
- Care: Spot clean recommended
- Water Resistance: Yes
- Made By: Smateria, via HHPLIFT's ethical artisan network
- Interior Pocket: Yes — zippered
If you've been looking for a tote that's built to last, made responsibly, and styled to go anywhere — the Admin Tote is ready when you are. Add it to your bag today.
Why Closiist?
- Sustainability: Clozist is committed to eco-friendly practices. We offer a wide range of sustainable and upcycled products, reducing your environmental impact.
- Supporting Local Businesses: By shopping at Clozist, you're supporting US-based businesses and contributing to local economies.
- Unique and High-Quality Products: Clozist curates a collection of unique and high-quality products, often from smaller brands that you might not find elsewhere.
- Ethical Sourcing: Clozist prioritizes ethical sourcing and fair trade practices.
- Convenience: With free shipping on orders over $49 for members of our Reward Program, it's easy to shop online and have your products delivered to your doorstep.
- Impact: For every order we offset 7kgs of CO2 and rescue 2 plastic bottles from the Ocean. Check our impact here
Environmental Impact
Our efforts to reduce our CO2 emissions generated by the sending of your orders mean that today Clozist is Carbon Positive on its shipments.
With the help of Greenspark we voluntarily offset 7kg of CO2 and remove 2 plastic bottles from the oceans with each order at no extra cost to you.
Why 7kgs (15.43 lb)?
We took the average Carbon Emission of a 2lb package ground sent from NYC to LA and multiply that number by 4.
Why 2 bottles?
Millions of plastic bottles pollute our oceans every year, two standard bottles are a daily recommended water intake. We're committed to cleaning them up.
About HHPLIFT
### Introducing HHPLift
We are excited to partner with **HHPLift**, an award-winning nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to creating economic opportunities for individuals facing barriers to fair-wage employment. Founded in 2007 in Chicago, HHPLift combines social impact, sustainability, and entrepreneurship to help build stronger communities both locally and around the world.
HHPLift carefully curates high-quality, eco-friendly, and ethically made products sourced from social enterprises and artisan groups that provide fair wages, benefits, and pathways to economic independence. Their products support artisans, refugee women, veterans, people with disabilities, and individuals overcoming poverty and other employment barriers.
What makes HHPLift unique is that every purchase creates a positive impact. Through their workforce development programs and partnerships with social enterprises around the world, they help provide job training, career development, healthcare access, childcare support, and sustainable livelihoods for underserved communities. Many of their products are made using recycled or sustainably sourced materials, helping to protect both people and the planet.
As a certified social enterprise and nonprofit organization, HHPLift demonstrates that business can be a force for good. Their mission aligns closely with our values of sustainability, social responsibility, and community empowerment, making them a meaningful addition to our vendor community.
Shipping & Delivery
Orders are usually dispatched within 2-3 business days.
The shipping rate is calculated and displayed at checkout. Free shipping is available for orders over $49.00 for Shakers members of our reward program, and with no minimum, for Makers members (We can't offer free shipping when the lowest shipping cost exceeds $10).
Shipment confirmation and order tracking:
Once your order is fulfilled, you receive a tracking number to follow your package by email. Allow 24-48 hours for the carrier to update the tracking number in its system.
We might ship your order in more than 1 package. In that case, you receive a tracking number for each shipment.
Your order might be delayed in case we experience a high volume of orders. If your order fulfillment is delayed, we will let you know by email asap.