Le 31
Silver-Clip Recycled Nylon Messenger Bag
This Le 31 by Simons messenger bag is a crossbody bag made from recycled nylon and designed in Canada. It features a flap closure with clip buckles, a main compartment with zip closure, an interior zip pocket, magnetic side pockets, and a large zipped back pocket. The bag measures 10 by 17 by 5 inches (25 by 43 by 13 cm) and comes with an adjustable crossbody strap.
- Material
- Recycled nylon
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Messenger Bags
Size
Specifications
Recycled nylon messenger bag with flap closure and adjustable crossbody strap.
Recycled nylon material, flap closure with clip buckles, main zip compartment, interior small zip pocket, magnetic-flap side pockets, large zipped back pocket, adjustable crossbody strap.
- Material
- Recycled nylon
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 17x5x10 in
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Messenger Bags
Additional Attributes
- recycled nylon
- flap closure with clip buckles
- main compartment with zip closure
- small zip pocket inside
- magnetic-flap side pockets
- large zipped back pocket
- adjustable crossbody strap
Product Insights
Le 31's Silver-Clip Recycled Nylon Messenger Bag combines sustainable construction with thoughtful functionality: the recycled nylon shell delivers virgin-nylon strength while reducing carbon footprint by 80%, and the bag is one of only two recycled-nylon messengers at its 99 CAD price point, exclusive to Simons. It features a body-facing zipped back pocket for secure storage of valuables and magnetic side pockets that enable one-handed access—though this may affect long-term durability. The bag fits 13-inch and smaller laptops and tablets but cannot accommodate a 15-inch device and lacks a padded sleeve, making it a tradeoff between eco-conscious design and laptop capacity.
Verified claims
- Material
- Recycled nylon shell with virgin-nylon strength and 80% lower carbon footprint.
- Market positioning
- One of only two recycled-nylon messenger bags under $100 CAD; an exclusive Simons in-house brand designed in Canada.
- Pocket design
- Large zipped back pocket and magnetic side pockets, both absent on key competitors.
- Laptop fit
- Likely cannot fit a 15-inch laptop; the interior height is 10 inches and there is no dedicated padded laptop sleeve.
- Zipped back pocket
- Body-facing zipped back pocket securely holds a wallet or phone.
- Pockets
- Magnetic side pockets allow one-handed access without opening the main compartment.
- Carbon footprint
- Recycled nylon shell uses ~75% less energy and emits ~80% less CO₂ than virgin nylon.
- Durability
- Recycled nylon is chemically identical to virgin nylon, with the same strength and wear resistance.
- Hardware
- The silver-clip buckles are likely metal, but the material is not explicitly specified.
Product record
- Title
- Silver-Clip Recycled Nylon Messenger Bag
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Silver-Clip Recycled Nylon Messenger Bag: Choose this if you want a low-profile, rectangular everyday messenger made from recycled nylon with a lining of recycled plastic bottles and padding of cotton fibres and polyurethane foam. It suits commuters who need a zip main compartment plus organized storage — interior zip pocket, magnetic-flap side pockets, a large zipped back pocket, and a wide adjustable crossbody strap — in a roughly 17 by 10 by 5 inches (43 by 25 by 13 cm) one-size design in black or brown, from a Le 31 style designed in Canada. Note that the smooth matte nylon shows light surface creasing on the flap and front panel and is described as wrinkle-prone at the seams, so expect a soft, slightly crinkled look rather than a crisp finish.[1,2,3] | Pebbled Faux-Leather Messenger Bag: Choose this if you want a vegan-friendly messenger in black pebbled faux leather, made from recycled polyester with a polyurethane coating, with an olive-green recycled-polyester lining. The double-compartment design offers an internal zip pocket and slit pocket, an external front patch pocket, and a flap with magnetic buttons, while the adjustable wide fabric strap works for crossbody wear. It comes in one size at roughly 14 by 11 by 4 inches (36 by 28 by 10 cm), so it suits everyday carry rather than larger loads.[4,5,6] | Asymmetric-Pocket Messenger Bag: Choose this if you want a messenger bag in pebbled faux leather (a polyurethane shell over recycled-bottle polyester) rather than genuine leather, with an adjustable crossbody strap, magnetic-button flap, and zip-closed main compartment. Its practical inner pockets, front and back magnetic-button pockets, and small front zip pouch suit everyday carry at 10 inches high by 13 inches long by 3 inches deep, in Black or Brown, one size. Note that the front slip pocket is described as shallow, so it may not fit bulkier items.[7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing rectangular messenger bag in brown nylon with a top flap, two silver clip buckles attached to black webbing straps, an adjustable black shoulder strap attached at the left, and a zippered side pocket on the right.
- Overall shapeLow-profile rectangular messenger bag with a wide top flap that extends nearly the full width of the bag and a slightly rounded bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.54 · w 0.76 · h 0.28 (high) - Primary material and finishSmooth, slightly matte nylon fabric with light surface creasing visible on the top flap and front panel.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.54 · w 0.76 · h 0.28 (high) - Top flap detailSingle-piece top flap with stitched edge finishing and slight padding visible along the stitched perimeter.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.52 · w 0.72 · h 0.18 (high) - Front fastenersTwo vertical black webbing straps running down from the flap to the front panel, each terminating in a brushed silver clip-style buckle.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.66 · w 0.14 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.66 · w 0.14 · h 0.20 (high) - Black webbing strapWide adjustable shoulder strap in black webbing visible emerging from the left side of the bag and resting on the surface.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Left hardware and attachmentSilver metal D-ring and rectangular attachment hardware connecting the shoulder strap to the bag at the left top corner.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.58 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high) - Right side pocketBoxy side pocket on the right side with a vertical profile and a visible top zipper with silver zipper pull.
1 region
x 0.82 · y 0.58 · w 0.14 · h 0.30 (high) - Zipper detailTop zipper partially visible beneath the flap line and a visible zipper pull on the right side pocket.
2 regions
x 0.75 · y 0.54 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (medium); x 0.86 · y 0.58 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - StitchingSingle-line topstitching visible along the edge of the flap and panel seams.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.52 · w 0.72 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light gray background with soft even lighting and a subtle drop shadow under the bag; image is centered and unobstructed.
- Background and stagingPlain light gray seamless background with no props or additional packaging visible.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting producing a faint shadow directly beneath the bag and gentle highlights on metal hardware.
- Shot compositionBag centered horizontally and positioned along the lower third of the frame showing the front face directly.
Colors
medium brown· main body and flap#614E45black· webbing straps and shoulder strap#0E0D0Bbrushed silver· metal hardware and buckles- Overall shapeLow-profile rectangular messenger bag with a wide top flap that extends nearly the full width of the bag and a slightly rounded bottom edge.
- 02
Product
Rear and right-side view of a rectangular brown nylon messenger bag with a horizontal zip pocket on the back panel, side flap pockets, and detached black adjustable shoulder strap with silver metal hardware.
- Overall shapeRectangular soft-sided messenger bag with a slightly padded, boxy silhouette and squared bottom corners visible from the rear-right angle.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.72 · h 0.55 (high) - Main materialSmooth, matte-finish nylon fabric covering the exterior, appearing slightly padded and wrinkle-prone at seams.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.66 · h 0.48 (high) - Back zip pocketHorizontal zippered pocket across the upper rear panel with a visible black zipper tape and a silver metal zipper pull positioned near the left side.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.16 (high) - Left side flap pocketBoxy side pocket on the bag's left side with a stitched rectangular flap that folds over the pocket opening; flap edge shows topstitching detail.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (high) - Right side pocket detailRight side shows a narrow external pocket or folded panel with a small fabric tab extending upward at the top edge.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.34 · w 0.14 · h 0.40 (medium) - Attachment hardwareSilver metal D-ring visible at the left top side where the strap would attach.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.28 · w 0.07 · h 0.10 (high) - Detached shoulder strapBlack wide webbing shoulder strap shown detached and laid in front of the bag, with a silver swivel clip at the near end and a silver rectangular slider for length adjustment.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.72 · w 0.56 · h 0.22 (high) - Zipper pull detailSmall silver metal zipper pull with a simple teardrop-like shape visible on the back pocket zipper.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.24 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio shot with a neutral light gray background and soft shadowing beneath the bag; image framed to show rear-right angle and detached strap in foreground.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray seamless background and flat surface with a soft shadow under the bag and strap.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter rear-right view with the bag centered-left and the detachable strap extending toward the lower-right foreground.
- LightingEven, diffuse studio lighting producing soft highlights on the nylon surface and minimal harsh shadows.
Colors
warm brown· main body#544136black· shoulder strap#0E0D0Dsilver metallic· metal hardware#C4C4C4- Overall shapeRectangular soft-sided messenger bag with a slightly padded, boxy silhouette and squared bottom corners visible from the rear-right angle.
- 03
Product
Partial top-down closeup of a brown nylon messenger bag showing the open main compartment with olive-green fabric lining, an interior zip pocket and visible exterior hardware including a black plastic buckle and silver metal swivel clip attached to a black strap.
- Exterior body materialSmooth matte brown woven synthetic fabric forming the bag exterior visible on the front and side panels; single-row topstitching follows the flap and seam edges.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.42 · w 0.76 · h 0.54 (high) - Open main compartmentTop of the bag is open, revealing a spacious compartment edged with a black zipper tape sewn into the rim.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.68 · h 0.36 (high) - Interior lining and pocketOlive-green fabric lining with a horizontal zip pocket; the pocket zipper has a small silver metal pull tab and visible stitching around the pocket opening.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.08 · w 0.62 · h 0.28 (high) - Interior labelSmall rectangular black patch label sewn onto the lining beneath the zip pocket.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.22 · w 0.10 · h 0.05 (medium) - Front quick-release buckleMatte black two-prong plastic quick-release buckle attached to an adjustable black webbing strap on the bag front.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Shoulder strap hardwareSilver polished metal swivel clip and a rectangular metal adjustment loop connecting a wide black woven shoulder strap to the bag via a stitched fabric tab.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.50 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high) - Side flap detailFolded rectangular side flap with visible edge topstitching forming a pocket-like structure where the strap clip attaches.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.44 · w 0.30 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio product shot, close-up detail framing, neutral light grey background, soft diffuse lighting with minimal shadows, cropped composition focusing on bag opening and hardware.
- Shot compositionClose-up angled top-down crop showing upper front corner and interior of the bag; lower left and upper right corners of the bag are in frame while edges are cropped.
- Background and lightingUniform light grey background with soft, even studio lighting and subtle shadows beneath the bag creating gentle depth.
- Image qualitySharp focus on fabric texture and hardware; minimal noise and no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
medium brown· exterior fabric#645146olive green· interior lining#5A5C4Cblack· shoulder strap and webbing#140D0Apolished silver· metal hardware#C4C4C3black· interior label#13150A- Exterior body materialSmooth matte brown woven synthetic fabric forming the bag exterior visible on the front and side panels; single-row topstitching follows the flap and seam edges.