Hi! I'm Nyla. I used to design apparel and accessories for other brands but felt that I was contributing to the overwhelming amount of waste, consumerism and unethical practices in the fashion industry, and that I wasn't making an impact. While traveling in Southeast Asia in 2009, I was inspired to create TORRAIN; a brand that unites all that I care about: environmental protection, community empowerment, adventure and design. TORRAIN bags are unique + sustainable, designed in Portland OR and ethically handcrafted by artisan groups in Cambodia. They are made from up cycled, colorful cement, rice and feed bags and our signature liner is recycled from plastic bottles, lending them to be lightweight, extremely durable and waterproof - perfect for adventure! 1:1 initiative: For every bag sold, $1 is donated to rotating organizations that support sustainable practices and healthy communities. TORRAIN also employs and empowers artisans in Cambodia. The name TORRAIN is a combination of the word, terrain and the phrase, 'to rain'. When it rains the earth is fruitful. Just as in life, when things fall others rise. TORRAIN symbolizes this rise and fall by recycling old hazardous materials into new vibrant products. Better Bag. Better Planet.