Simons
Supple Deluxe-Fabric Hobo Bag
3.7/5 (3)
CA$49.95CAD
In Stock
This is a hobo bag from Simons, exclusive design made in Canada. It features a strong recycled polyester fabric with a satiny finish, recycled polyester lining, zip top closure, wide shoulder strap, and an interior zip pocket. Dimensions: 13" height, 23.5" length, 5.5" width; available in olive green.
- Material
- Recycled polyester
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Color
BlackKhaki/Sage/OliveBaby Blue
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
A Simons exclusive hobo bag made from strong recycled polyester with a satiny finish, featuring a zip top closure and wide shoulder strap.
Recycled polyester fabric, satiny finish, recycled polyester lining, zip top closure, wide shoulder strap, interior zip pocket.
- Material
- Recycled polyester
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 23.5x5.5x13 in
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Handbags, Wallets & Cases > Handbags
Additional Attributes
- Simons exclusive designed in Canada
- Strong recycled polyester fabric with satiny finish
- Recycled polyester lining
- Top zip closure
- Wide shoulder strap
- Interior zip pocket
- Height 13 inches
- Length 23.5 inches
- Width 5.5 inches
Product Insights
The Supple Deluxe-Fabric Hobo Bag from Simons, a 184-year-old retailer, offers a sustainable, durable, and water-resistant accessory made from 100% recycled polyester, reducing CO₂ emissions by 45–70% versus virgin polyester. Its satiny weave finish polarizes opinions, seen as either trendy or cheap-looking, while the regular $79 price is considered steep by some despite strong value at a $49.95 sale price. The fabric withstands 15,000–25,000 Martindale abrasion cycles, repels light rain and air-dries in 20–40 minutes, but is limited to spot cleaning. The bag's shallow 5.5-inch depth accommodates tablets but not 13-inch laptops, and an interior zip pocket keeps small items secure, while a wide unpadded strap distributes weight across the shoulder.
Verified claims
- Appearance
- Satiny polyester finish polarizes buyers as trendy or cheap-looking.
- Value
- At $49.95 sale price, bag offers strong competitive value despite a $79 regular price that some consider steep.
- Durability
- Fabric achieves 15,000–25,000 Martindale abrasion cycles, built for daily commuter wear.
- Sustainability
- Made from 100% recycled polyester, reducing CO₂ by 45–70% versus virgin polyester.
- Capacity
- Spacious enough for a tablet, but too shallow for a 13-inch laptop.
- Weather resistance
- Repels light rain and air-dries in 20–40 minutes.
- Comfort
- Wide unpadded strap spreads load across shoulder, preventing pressure points.
- Fabric finish
- Satiny sheen achieved through weave structure, identical to virgin polyester gloss.
- Environmental impact
- 45–70% lower CO₂ emissions and 30–50% energy savings vs virgin polyester.
- Care instructions
- Spot clean with mild soap; air dry; machine washing not recommended.
- Satin finish
- Satin weave gives recycled polyester the same glossy sheen as virgin polyester.
- Zip pocket
- Interior zip pocket gives small items a safe, rummage-free spot.
- Laptop fit
- Shallow 5.5-inch depth prevents fitting a 13-inch laptop.
- Fabric performance
- Fabric repels moisture and dries in 20–40 minutes.
- Quality perception
- A buyer found the fabric cheap-looking.
- Heritage
- Simons, a 184-year-old retailer with over 170k Instagram followers, stands behind this exclusive bag.
- Cleaning
- Spot clean with mild soap and water; machine washing may distort the shape.
- Drying
- After washing or rain, the bag dries in 20–40 minutes at room temperature.
- Water resistance
- The fabric's low absorbency makes water bead up and stains easy to wipe off.
Product record
- Title
- Supple Deluxe-Fabric Hobo Bag
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 79 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Shoulder strap comfort and drop length
- The wide strap spreads weight across the shoulder, reducing pressure points when the bag is filled to its full 23.5-inch width — a practical detail given the hobo's generous main compartment.
What fits inside this hobo bag
- The small interior zip pocket provides a designated secure spot for keys, a phone, or a transit card, counteracting the deep-compartment 'black hole' that plagues many unstructured hobo bags and saving time otherwise spent rummaging.
- A wide, un-padded shoulder strap distributes the weight of a fully loaded bag across a broader area, preventing the shoulder biting that can occur with narrower straps when carrying heavier daily hauls like a large water bottle or a book.
- The 23.5-inch length easily accommodates a 10-inch tablet, a folder of papers, or a large cosmetics case laid flat, freeing you from the need to carry a separate tote for documents.
- The bag's recycled polyester is explicitly described as 'strong' — a material choice that translates to durability under the strain of daily loads, so you can confidently pack it full without fearing seam tears or fabric abrasion.
Recycled polyester fabric durability and feel
- rPET’s moisture regain sits below 0.5%, about ten times lower than cotton, so the fabric naturally repels light rain and dries in 20–40 minutes at room temperature — for a zip-top hobo bag used in unpredictable weather, this means the bag won’t soak through and dampen its contents, nor will it feel heavy and wet when you pick it up after a shower.
- The bag's 'slightly satiny finish' is achieved through a satin float-weave structure, not through any inherent property of virgin polyester — rPET spun to a fine enough denier and woven in the same pattern produces the identical glossy face and light-reflecting surface, so the recycled material does not dull or compromise the elevated visual sheen that makes the bag read as a fashion piece rather than a reusable tote.
- Choosing rPET over virgin polyester reduces CO2 emissions by approximately 45–70% and cuts energy consumption by 30–50%, while diverting post-consumer bottles from landfill — for a bag with an outer fabric and lining both in recycled polyester, the cumulative environmental saving is substantial, making it a verifiable sustainability choice rather than a token gesture.
- Even in lightweight woven forms typical for hobo bags, rPET fabrics endure 15,000–25,000 Martindale abrasion cycles — ample for a shoulder bag where the main wear is strap friction against the shoulder and occasional brushing against surfaces, not the kind of bottom drag that wears out backpack bases.
- RPET filament yarns test at 3.5–4.5 g/denier tensile strength, below virgin polyester's 4.5–6.0 g/denier, but for a hobo bag that typically carries under 5 kg of personal items, this difference is irrelevant — the fabric's strength far exceeds the loads it will see, and the reinforced seams and wide strap are the true determinants of longevity.
Simons exclusive bag quality and reputation
- Simons has operated since 1840 and now counts over 170k Instagram followers, a tenure and customer base that imply the retailer's exclusive bags are held to a standard refined through nearly two centuries of retail experience.
How this bag's price compares to competitors
- At 59.5 cm long, the Simons hobo spans over twice the length of the Martha Hobo's 23 cm, yet costs $32 less at the current sale — a size-for-price ratio that makes it a standout for those who prioritize capacity.
- At its regular $79 CAD the Simons bag is only $6 above the Lole Victoria Quilted Large Bag ($73), which shares the oversized recycled polyester silhouette, but on sale at $49.95 it undercuts the Lole by 32% — a significant price advantage within the same material and shape category.
- Both the exterior and lining are recycled polyester, a full-circle material approach that contrasts with bags like the $82 Martha Hobo, where the body is polyurethane and only the lining is recycled — at its $49.95 sale price, the Simons bag delivers a more consistent sustainability story at 39% less cost.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Single-compartment soft hobo bag shown from the front with a continuous wide shoulder strap, slouching fabric body, and a visible zipper pull at the bag opening.
- Overall silhouetteSoft, slouchy hobo silhouette with a rounded top opening and a tapered flat base; bag hangs from a single continuous strap that forms an inverted U above the opening.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.80 · h 0.66 (high) - Strap constructionWide fabric strap that is continuous with the bag body, folded to create a padded appearance and meeting at the top center seam.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.34 (high) - Material and surfaceSmooth, slightly shiny fabric with soft creasing and gentle wrinkles across the front panel, indicating a supple textile finish.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.76 · h 0.48 (high) - Top opening and seamCurved top opening with visible stitched seam along the edge where the strap meets the body; seam follows the bag's curved contour.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.26 · w 0.64 · h 0.16 (high) - Zipper pullSmall narrow zipper pull visible inside the left side of the top opening, hanging slightly into the bag interior.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.05 · h 0.10 (high) - Base shapeFlat, slightly trapezoidal base that allows the bag to stand upright with subtle crease lines at the lower corners.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.72 · w 0.56 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform light gray background with a soft shadow beneath the bag; centered composition with even lighting and minimal reflections.
- Background and stagingPlain light gray background filling the frame, isolating the bag.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - ShadowSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath the bag indicating overhead studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.84 · w 0.32 · h 0.08 (high) - Image framingBag is centrally framed and fully visible within the image with small margins on all sides.
Colors
olive green· body and strap#4D4A3Dvery dark gray· zipper pull#4A453A- Overall silhouetteSoft, slouchy hobo silhouette with a rounded top opening and a tapered flat base; bag hangs from a single continuous strap that forms an inverted U above the opening.
- 02
Product
Close-up side/three-quarter view of a soft, slouchy shoulder/hobo bag made from a smooth, slightly shiny olive-green fabric. Visible features include a single wide strap, a curved top opening with an exposed zipper and metal pull, a vertical side seam, and a squared base that allows the bag to stand.
- Overall silhouetteSoft, slouchy hobo silhouette with a rounded upper body that narrows into a wide single shoulder strap; bag appears unstructured and slightly collapsed in areas.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.05 · w 0.96 · h 0.90 (medium) - Material finishSmooth fabric with a subtle satin-like sheen; surface shows gentle creases and soft folds where the material compresses.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.10 · w 0.80 · h 0.75 (high) - Side seamSingle stitched vertical seam runs along the outer edge of the bag from base toward the strap, visible as a narrow raised line.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.12 · w 0.16 · h 0.78 (high) - Top opening and zipperCurved top opening with an exposed zipper; zipper tape is a lighter green and a dark metal zipper pull is visible near the strap junction.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high) - Base shapeSquared flat base with angled corner visible at bottom front, allowing the bag to stand; base shows a sharper fold line compared with the rounded upper body.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.78 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high) - Strap attachment areaUpper strap area curves into the bag body with visible stitching and fabric fold where the zipper meets the strap; strap is integrated rather than separate hardware-mounted.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.00 · w 0.35 · h 0.42 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a pale gray background with soft directional lighting from upper left producing mild shadow beneath the bag; image cropped to show lower two-thirds and right side of the bag.
- Background and stagingUniform pale gray background with no props; product placed on a flat surface producing a soft oval shadow beneath the base.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even lighting from upper left creates subtle highlights on the fabric and a diffuse shadow under the bag toward the lower left.
- Crop and compositionImage is cropped to show the bag from just above the base to the strap junction; leftmost edge of strap and rightmost side of bag are both visible, with top of strap partially cropped.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Colors
olive green· main body#545245light olive· zipper tape#7E7961dark gunmetal· zipper pull#2E2B20- Overall silhouetteSoft, slouchy hobo silhouette with a rounded upper body that narrows into a wide single shoulder strap; bag appears unstructured and slightly collapsed in areas.
- 03
Product
Interior close-up of a fabric hobo bag showing the bag mouth, inner lining with a horizontal zip pocket, and a small rectangular leather label sewn to the lining.
- Exterior fabric rimOlive-green smooth woven exterior fabric forming the bag mouth and outer body visible around the opening; single row of contrast stitching along the edge.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.25 · w 1.00 · h 0.75 (medium) - Inner lining materialLight gray fabric lining filling the interior around the zip pocket, appears matte and tightly woven.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high) - Interior zip pocketHorizontal zip pocket set into the lining with visible stitched rectangular pocket panel and a light-colored zipper tape.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.46 · w 0.60 · h 0.14 (high) - Zipper pullSmall glossy black rectangular metal/plastic zipper pull attached to the pocket zipper; one additional matching pull visible at the top-right of the opening.
2 regions
x 0.21 · y 0.52 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.81 · y 0.02 · w 0.12 · h 0.07 (high) - Sewn label on liningSmall black rectangular leather label stitched onto the lining below the zip pocket with embossed lowercase text.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.58 · w 0.14 · h 0.05 (high) - Label text“simons”
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.58 · w 0.14 · h 0.05 (high)
Other
Studio product shot cropped tightly to the bag interior; neutral light, soft shadows, and a plain off-white backdrop visible in upper-left corner.
- Shot compositionTight detail crop focused on the bag opening and interior pocket; upper-left shows background negative space.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsEven diffuse lighting with soft shadows and minor specular highlights on the black zipper pulls.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.45 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high)
Colors
olive green· exterior fabric#6A6455light gray· interior lining#C4C3CBblack· zipper pulls and label#343325- Exterior fabric rimOlive-green smooth woven exterior fabric forming the bag mouth and outer body visible around the opening; single row of contrast stitching along the edge.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
3 total3.7
3 reviews · out of 5
Caban
★★★★★Marie-Hélene T.
Super espace, pratique, tendance, beau style.
Green bag
★★★★★Lorna S.
Have the blue one, but geen is more practical
Was not what I expected based on description.
★★★★★Cherie D.
I found the bag quite cheap looking and did not feel it was worth over $90. 00 which included tax.
Q&A
2 answered- How should this bag be cleaned?
- For recycled polyester, we recommend spot cleaning with mild soap and water and air drying. Avoid machine washing to preserve the fabric and shape.
- Will this bag fit a 13-inch laptop?
- Based on the dimensions, this bag has an interior width (depth) of 5.5", which is likely too shallow for a 13-inch laptop (typically about 8-9" deep). It is not designed as a laptop bag.