Mads Norgaard
Athene Twill Fabric Tote
The Athene Twill Fabric Tote is a canvas tote bag from the Danish Mads Nørgaard collection, available exclusively in Canada at Simons. It is made from strong organic cotton fabric with a twill weave, featuring grab or shoulder handles and a printed MADS NØRGAARD COPENHAGEN logo on the front. The bag measures 14.5 inches (37 cm) in height and length, with a 4-inch (10 cm) width.
- Material
- Strong organic cotton fabric
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- minimal, classic
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Shopping Totes
Specifications
Organic cotton tote with grab and shoulder handles.
Double handles, strong organic cotton fabric, Danish design.
- Material
- Strong organic cotton fabric
- Style
- minimal, classic
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 14.5x4x14.5 in
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Shopping Totes
Additional Attributes
- Danish design
- organic cotton
- grab handles
- shoulder handles
Product Insights
The Athene Twill Fabric Tote by Mads Norgaard is the brand's most affordable tote, often found at C$49.95 (regular C$95) and exclusive to Simons Canada. Crafted from 100% recycled cotton diagonal twill, it resists tearing and collapse, with handles cut from the same heavy fabric for grip and reduced slipping. It fits a 13-inch laptop and daily essentials in its 13.8 L single compartment, but lacks built-in pockets and closure, requiring a pouch for organization. The fixed handle drop allows hand-to-shoulder carry, though it may not suit all heights. To preserve fit and prevent damage, spot cleaning and air drying are recommended, as machine washing causes 5% shrinkage per dimension and risks handle integrity. Its minimalist design offers durability and a fashion-forward aesthetic, traded off against limited interior organization and specific care needs.
Verified claims
- Care
- Spot cleaning with a damp cloth and air drying preserves the bag's original dimensions and finish; machine washing and drying shrinks it about 5%, while the undyed ecru cotton can absorb loose dyes from other items, so wash it alone or with whites and light colors only.
- Value
- At C$95 (often C$49.95), the lowest-priced Mads Norgaard tote.
- Colorway
- Ecru/Linen is a warm off-white with beige undertone, like unbleached linen.
- Twill construction
- 100% recycled cotton diagonal twill and square gusset prevent tearing and collapse.
- Capacity
- Fits a 13-inch laptop; interior volume 13.8 L for daily essentials.
- Interior organization
- Single compartment lacks pockets; small items sit loose.
- Shrinkage
- Wash/dry shrinks bag ~5% per dimension and risks handle damage.
- Cleaning method
- Spot cleaning with damp cloth and air drying preserves original fit.
- Handle comfort
- The handles are cut from the same heavy twill as the bag body, resisting stretch and providing grip to reduce slipping.
- Shoulder carry
- The tote uses two top handles rather than a single strap, so it switches quickly between hand-held carry and shoulder hang without adjusting buckles or strap length.
- Distribution
- Only sold in Canada at Simons as a Mads Nørgaard exclusive.
- Design
- Open-top tote with a single 13.8 L main compartment; no interior pockets or closure.
- Price entry
- At $49.95 sale (regular $95), it is the most affordable Mads Norgaard tote, exclusively at Simons Canada.
- Pouch integration
- A 14-inch pouch fits flush in the 14.5-inch width, creating modular organization without built-in pockets.
- Durability
- Heavy organic cotton twill withstands loaded pouches without sagging or tearing.
- Laptop fit limit
- The 14.5-inch interior width fits 13-inch laptops with room for a slim sleeve; 15-inch models, especially with bulky cases, will be a tight squeeze, so this tote pairs best with laptops up to 14 inches.
- Capacity limits
- The 13.8 L interior is enough for a workday's core items but not for a full grocery run or gym kit, making this a deliberate minimal daily carrier rather than an all-purpose hauler.
- Longevity designation
- Zalando designates the Athene's organic cotton twill as 'Long-lasting,' signaling a heavier, more tightly constructed fabric than typical fashion totes.
Product record
- Title
- Athene Twill Fabric Tote
- Brand
- Mads Norgaard
- Price
- 95 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
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Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Athene Twill Fabric Tote: Choose this if you want a roomy, everyday shopping tote made from 100% recycled organic cotton twill that the retailer describes as strong and rugged, with a long-lasting material advantage. It measures about 14.5 inches tall and 14.5 inches long with a 4 inch depth, stands upright on its flat base, and has two flat shoulder straps attached with reinforced stitching, in a one-size Ecru/Linen colorway with a large front logo print. Note that it is an open-top tote, so it may not suit if you prefer a bag with a zipper or other closure.[1,2,3,4,5,6,7] | Pillow Solid Rugged Fabric Puffy Tote Bag: Choose this if you want a soft, pillow-like everyday tote: it has a puffy quilted silhouette in strong recycled polyester, with the main fabric, lining, and filling all made from 100 percent recycled polyester. It offers grab handles plus padded tubular shoulder handles, a snap closure, and an interior patch pocket, sized at about 13.75 inches high, 15 inches long, and 5 inches deep in one size. Note that the closure is only a snap rather than a zip, so it suits quick-access carrying more than fully secure storage.[8,9,10] | Pillow Striped Rugged Fabric Puffy Tote Bag: Choose this if you want a padded, pillow-like tote in bold black-and-white stripes, made entirely from 100% recycled polyester with strong fabric, a recycled polyester lining, and matching filling. It measures about 13.75 inches (35 cm) tall, 15 inches (38 cm) long, and 5 inches (13 cm) wide in one size, with two padded tubular handles, a metal snap closure, and an interior patch pocket. Note that the snap closure and open tote design offer lighter security than a zip, so it suits casual everyday carry rather than strict containment needs.[11,12,13] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing rectangular canvas tote with two long shoulder straps and large centered printed logo text on the front panel.
- Overall shapeRectangular upright tote bag with a flat rectangular base and slightly gusseted sides; bag stands with base resting on surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - Material and textureHeavy twill or canvas fabric with visible diagonal weave texture across the body and straps.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.24 · w 0.72 · h 0.56 (high) - HandlesTwo long flat fabric shoulder straps attached at the top edge with reinforced triangular stitch at each attachment point; straps extend upward and meet near the top center in the image.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.32 (medium) - Top edge constructionTop opening finished with a folded hem and visible topstitching running horizontally across the bag just below the strap attachments.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.72 · h 0.08 (high) - Front panel printed text line 1“MADS”
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.42 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (high) - Front panel printed text line 2“NØRGAARD”
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.52 · w 0.60 · h 0.10 (high) - Front panel printed text line 3“COPENHAGEN”
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.64 · w 0.40 · h 0.06 (high) - Seam and corner detailVisible vertical side seams and a stitched base seam; bottom corners are squared with slight creasing where the bag rests on the surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.70 · w 0.76 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft even lighting and a subtle shadow under the bag.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background filling the frame with no visible props.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow visible beneath the bag concentrated near the base, indicating top-front lighting.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (medium) - Shot compositionCentered front-facing composition with the entire bag visible and slight space above the handles to the top edge of the image.
Colors
olive khaki· bodyolive khaki· strapswhite· front printed text- Overall shapeRectangular upright tote bag with a flat rectangular base and slightly gusseted sides; bag stands with base resting on surface.
- 02
Product
Right-front portion of a rectangular twill fabric tote shown in close-up, displaying the main body, a vertical side panel with seam, top hem with visible topstitching, and two flat shoulder straps attached with X-box stitching.
- Main body panelFlat rectangular front panel of the tote made from twill-woven fabric with a visible diagonal weave texture and slight sheen.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.18 · w 0.82 · h 0.66 (high) - Vertical side panel and seamNarrow vertical side panel on the right with a stitched vertical seam running close to the outer edge, forming the bag's gusset.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.72 (high) - Top hem and topstitchingWide folded top hem across the bag opening with a visible horizontal line of topstitching near the top edge.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.12 · w 0.92 · h 0.10 (high) - Shoulder straps attachmentTwo flat fabric shoulder straps attached to the top hem; one strap pair visible with reinforced X-box stitching at the attachment point.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.25 (high) - Base cornerSlightly squared base corner visible at lower right with a seam along the bottom edge and a small fold at the corner.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.76 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric textureDiagonal twill weave is visible across the fabric surface, giving a subtle ribbed pattern and light directional sheen.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.22 · w 0.70 · h 0.56 (high)
Other
Studio product shot cropped to show the right-front area of the tote against a neutral light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow beneath the bag.
- Background and lightingEven light gray studio background with soft diffuse lighting; faint shadow visible under the bag toward the lower edge.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionCropped close-up framing that excludes the leftmost and topmost full bag outline, focusing on the right-front panel, seam, base corner, and strap attachments.
Colors
khaki tan· main body#9C8C73khaki tan· straps#93856Bkhaki tan (slightly darker)· side panel#736A55- Main body panelFlat rectangular front panel of the tote made from twill-woven fabric with a visible diagonal weave texture and slight sheen.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Mads Norgaard
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