Simons
1840 Zipped Pouch Our History, Our Heritage Collection
3/5 (1)
CA$45.00CAD
In Stock
This is a rectangular zipped pouch from Simons' Our History, Our Heritage collection, designed in Canada. It is made with 100% organic cotton fabric with a polyester lining and features a top zipper with a leather pull. Dimensions: height 6 inches (15 cm), length 9 inches (23 cm), width 3 inches (7.5 cm).
- Material
- 100% organic cotton fabric, polyester lining
- Style
- heritage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases
Color
GreenBlue
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Zipped pouch from the Our History, Our Heritage collection, made from organic cotton with polyester lining.
100% organic cotton, polyester lining, top-zip closure, dimensions 6x9x3 inches.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton fabric, polyester lining
- Secondary
- polyester
- Style
- heritage
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 9x3x6 in
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases
Additional Attributes
- Simons exclusive designed in Canada
- From the Our History, Our Heritage collection
- 100% organic cotton fabric
- Polyester lining
- Top-zip closure
- Height: 6 inches (15 cm)
- Length: 9 inches (23 cm)
- Width: 3 inches (7.5 cm)
Product Insights
Simons' 1840 Zipped Pouch is an exclusive organic cotton accessory that pays homage to the brand’s 1840 haberdashery heritage, priced at $45 CAD to undercut heritage-inspired leather bags. Its single-compartment design fits a passport, smartphone, and deodorant upright, with a polyester lining for spill protection and a single zip closure for durability. Available in green and blue tartan, the pouch uses organic cotton that reduces water usage by 91% and emissions by 46% compared to conventional cotton, but requires hand-washing to avoid up to 5% shrinkage from hot water.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- Organic cotton pouch pays homage to Simons' 1840 haberdashery.
- Value
- 45 CAD price undercuts heritage-inspired leather bags.
- Design
- Single-compartment design fits passport and smartphone, true to haberdashery style.
- Exclusivity
- A Simons exclusive, emblematic of Canadian retail heritage.
- Sustainability
- Organic cotton uses 91% less water and 46% fewer emissions than conventional.
- Storage
- Holds a TSA toiletry bag, passport, and phone in a single-compartment pouch.
- Spill protection
- 100% polyester lining shields the cotton exterior from spills.
- Shrinkage
- Organic cotton may shrink up to 5% if machine washed in hot water.
- Capacity
- Fits passport, smartphone, and deodorant upright in a compact footprint
- Color options
- Available in green and blue colorways with a tartan pattern
- Lining
- Polyester lining shields against spills and enables spot-cleaning.
- Closure
- Single zip closure avoids common hardware failures; one repairable part.
- Compartment flexibility
- Gusset holds bulky upright; interior fits passport, phone, boarding pass.
- Care
- Polyester lining shields spills; single zipper resists wear; hand-washing preserves fit.
- Environmental impact
- Organic cotton uses 91% less water, 46% fewer emissions than conventional.
Product record
- Title
- 1840 Zipped Pouch Our History, Our Heritage Collection
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 45 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
What fits inside the 6x9 inch pouch
- The pouch's 6x9x3-inch dimensions calculate to a 162-cubic-inch (2.66-liter) interior — sufficient to hold a quart-sized TSA toiletry bag, a travel hairbrush, and a 2.6-ounce deodorant stick, slotting it between a minimalist kit and a full Dopp bag.
- The 9x6-inch footprint accommodates a passport (5.8x4.1 in) and boarding pass laid flat, while a large smartphone under 6.3 inches fits without bending — enabling the pouch to function as a compact seatback organizer during a flight or train ride.
- The 3-inch gusset allows the pouch to swallow items with a diameter up to 2.8 inches without cramming, so a standard-sized deodorant stick, a travel electric toothbrush, or a small bottle of cologne stands upright alongside flat items like a razor and comb.
How it compares to similar pouches
- At 45 CAD, it undercuts the 80–120 CAD typical of heritage-inspired leather or waxed-canvas toiletry bags, while still delivering a cohesive material story — organic cotton — that reads as intentional rather than a cost-cutting afterthought.
Environmental benefits of organic cotton
- Organic cotton cultivation consumes up to 91% less blue water (irrigation) per ton of fiber than conventional methods, so this pouch's cotton exterior carries a substantially smaller freshwater footprint than a standard cotton equivalent.
- Organic certification prohibits synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, so the cotton in this pouch was farmed without the agrochemical runoff, soil acidification, and biodiversity loss commonly linked to conventional cotton production.
- Life-cycle assessments show organic cotton generates about 46% fewer greenhouse gas emissions per unit of fiber compared to conventional cotton, giving this accessory a meaningful carbon advantage for its material category.
The story behind the Heritage collection
- The choice of 100% organic cotton marries Simons' 19th-century textile roots with 21st-century environmental concerns, positioning the heritage collection as a forward-looking celebration of the brand's longevity rather than a backward-looking reproduction.
- As a Simons exclusive designed in Canada, the Our History, Our Heritage collection is only retailed through Simons' own channels, making the pouch a piece of brand-specific storytelling — not a generic accessory — that signals the owner's connection to a uniquely Canadian retail institution.
- Established as a haberdashery in 1840 Quebec City, Simons' fabric-centric past is reflected in the pouch's all-cotton construction, tying everyday carry directly to the company's founding trade in textiles and dry goods.
Organic cotton care and durability
- The single top-zip closure eliminates the hook-and-loop or snap hardware that often fails first on fabric bags — the zipper concentrates all closure stress into one smooth, repairable component that is unlikely to snag on the polyester lining.
- Because organic cotton is generally processed without anti-shrink finishes, the pouch may shrink up to about 5% if machine washed in hot water and tumble dried — hand washing in cold water and air drying preserves its original 6x9x3-inch dimensions over time.
- The full polyester interior lining acts as a shield that prevents oils, lotions, and other travel-kit contents from soaking into the cotton outer, meaning quick spot-cleaning of the lining with a damp cloth is often enough to keep the whole pouch fresh and reduce wear on the exterior fabric.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing rectangular zip pouch made from green plaid fabric with a stitched brown leather rectangular patch centered on the upper half and a top zipper with a leather pull and visible brass slider.
- Overall shapeRectangular pouch with a slightly rounded bottom corners and a flat base so it sits upright; photographed facing front.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.24 · w 0.84 · h 0.52 (high) - Main material and patternWoven fabric in a green tartan/plaid pattern with thin dark and brown intersecting stripes forming a grid.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.24 · w 0.84 · h 0.52 (high) - Front leather patchSmall rectangular stitched brown leather patch centered near the upper half of the front panel with embossed cursive text.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.38 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Top zipper and sliderMetal zipper runs along the top edge with a visible brass-colored slider and a short brown leather pull tab attached.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.21 · w 0.60 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.14 · y 0.19 · w 0.08 · h 0.07 (high) - Side leather tabShort brown leather tab stitched into the left side seam, projecting slightly from the pouch edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.44 · w 0.03 · h 0.08 (high) - Front patch text“Simons”Partial
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.38 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio-style front-on product shot on a plain light gray background with subtle shadow beneath the pouch; even diffuse lighting and no props or people visible.
- Background and stagingPlain uniform light gray background filling the frame, product centered horizontally with space above and below.
- ShadowSoft dark shadow directly beneath the pouch consistent with overhead diffuse lighting.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.72 · w 0.80 · h 0.10 (high) - Shot compositionCentered front view with pouch occupying the lower central portion of the image and even margin on all sides.
Colors
green tartan· main fabric#0C5C4Bbrown leather· leather patch and pullbrass· zipper sliderdark grid lines· plaid accent lines#133433- Overall shapeRectangular pouch with a slightly rounded bottom corners and a flat base so it sits upright; photographed facing front.
- 02
Product
Rectangular zip pouch made from green tartan woven fabric with a visible leather name patch, brass zipper and a brown leather pull; interior shows a dark striped fabric lining.
- Overall shapeSoft-sided rectangular pouch with a flat base and slightly trapezoidal side profile visible; pouch stands on its base with top zipper open.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.16 · w 0.92 · h 0.72 (high) - Exterior fabric patternGreen woven tartan/plaid fabric with intersecting thin dark navy lines and thinner brown lines forming a grid.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high) - Leather name patchRectangular brown leather patch stitched to the front exterior with a cursive word embossed on it.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.24 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (high) - Embossed patch text“Simons”
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.24 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (high) - Zipper hardwareExposed metal coil zipper in a warm brass tone running along the pouch top with matching brass slider.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high) - Leather pull tabFlat brown leather pull tab attached to the slider with a brass rivet, extending outward from the top right corner.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.15 (high) - Interior liningDark navy fabric lining with closely spaced vertical lighter stripes visible through the open zipper.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high) - TopstitchingVisible straight topstitching along the pouch opening and around the leather patch in a contrasting thread.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.20 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft even lighting and minimal shadowing; image is cropped to emphasize the pouch upper and front-right side.
- BackgroundPlain light grey to off-white seamless background with no props.
- Shot compositionAngled close-up three quarter view from above showing front and right side of the pouch with the top zipper partially open.
- Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting producing gentle shadows under the pouch and subtle highlights on the zipper hardware.
Colors
forest green· exterior fabric#0C6353warm brown· plaid linesnavy· plaid accent lines#0B1C23chestnut brown· leather name patch and pull tabantique brass· zipper hardwaredark navy with stripe· interior lining#1C222C- Overall shapeSoft-sided rectangular pouch with a flat base and slightly trapezoidal side profile visible; pouch stands on its base with top zipper open.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total3
1 reviews · out of 5
L’ouverture plus étroite que le
★★★★★Anne-Marie O.
L’ouverture plus étroite que le fond n’est pas optimale, malheureusement. Il n’y a pas de petites poches à l’intérieur. Belle qualité mais un peu cher pour ce que c’est.
Q&A
2 answered- Does the pouch have any interior pockets or compartments for organizing small items?
- No, the pouch does not include interior pockets or compartments — it is a single-compartment zip pouch with a polyester lining.
- Does the pouch feature any printed design or pattern from the 'Our History, Our Heritage' collection, or is it plain?
- The pouch is available in solid green and blue colors from the Our History, Our Heritage collection, with no printed patterns or designs mentioned in the product description. It appears to be a plain color with any branding likely limited.