Men's fashion and women's fashion in the modern world are not only about clothing, but adding the right eco-friendly accessories to elevate their outfit. Fashion and accessories are evolving beyond fast-fashion trends, and new eco-friendly materials are being used to create eco- friendly accessories for women and men that act as a powerful tool to express individuality. These sustainable accessories are cruelty-free, durable, and timeless appeal, and they don’t harm our planet.
In this blog, we will discover the best eco-friendly accessories from certified and leading Indian sustainable brands present on Upcycleluxe. These accessories are made from upcycled/recycled materials, handcrafted, and of zero-waste accessories for men and women.
Table of Contents
1) Why Choose Eco-Friendly Men’s and Women’s Accessories?
2) Top Eco-Friendly Accessories for Women and Men
- Eco-Friendly Men's Wallet and Cardholders
- Eco-Friendly Laptop Sleeves
- Eco-Friendly Tote Bags, Bags, and Travel Pouches
- Eco-Friendly Jewellery, Bangles, Earrings, Finger Rings & Statement Pieces
- Eco-Friendly Women's Hair Accessories
- Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
3) Comparison Table: Eco-Friendly Accessories vs Traditional Accessories
4) FAQs on Eco-Friendly Accessories
1) Why Choose Eco-Friendly Men’s and Women’s Accessories?
Due to the erratic climate changes, the awareness about eco-friendly products is at an all-time high. Eco-friendly women's and men's accessories are handcrafted using upcycled/recycled/zero-waste materials, vegan leather, PET bottles, canvas, and cork, to name a few, unlike traditional accessories that use animal leather, plastic, and toxic dyes that harm the environment. Being handcrafted/ethically manufactured in small batches, and cruelty-free, every piece is unique from the other.









2) Top Eco-Friendly Accessories for Women and Men
- Eco-Friendly Men's Wallet and Cardholders
A wallet is a daily essential used by both men and women. Eco-friendly unisex wallets are handcrafted using vegan leather or recycled/upcycled materials that offer sophistication, are cruelty-free, and are eco-friendly.
















- Eco-Friendly Laptop Sleeves
Eco-friendly laptop sleeves are an indispensable tech accessory for both professionals and students alike. Instead of synthetic laptop sleeves, you can pick a slick eco-friendly version made of rPET (recycled PET bottles), vegan leather, or natural materials like organic cotton and hemp, to name a few. These products combine durability, functionality, and are stylish in the same breath, and lower environmental impact.








- Eco-Friendly Tote Bags, Bags, and Travel Pouches
Eco-friendly travel pouches, bags, and tote bags are multipurpose in nature. Crafted using recycled/upcycled materials, organic cotton, vegan leather, and hemp, these eco-friendly products are durable and strong and are best suited for daily use or travel. It is the best eco-friendly alternative to single-use plastic bags that end up in landfills and take more than 100 years to decompose naturally.











- Eco-Friendly Jewellery, Bangles, Earrings, Finger Rings & Statement Pieces
Sustainable jewellery products at Upcycleluxe are suited for both men and women. The eco-friendly men's accessories showcase products like copper wristbands, bracelets, and recycled-metal cufflinks. The eco-friendly women's jewellery collection offers a plethora of choices like neckpieces, chokers, bracelets, earrings, finger rings, all made from upcycled/recycled materials, vegan leather, macramé, and cork, that are stylish, sustainable, and eco-friendly.

















- Eco-Friendly Women's Hair Accessories
Handcrafted hairbands, scrunchies, and headbands available on Upcycleluxe are not only eco-friendly, but they also add a playful charm to any outfit. Mostly made from fabric scraps, recycled metal, reclaimed wood, they ensure that leftover materials don’t enter the landfills, but are turned into stylish hair accessories.








- Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
Men and women are looking for tech accessories that blend style with utility. iPad sleeves made from cactus leather, cable wraps made using fabric scraps, or organisers crafted using eco-friendly materials, are in vogue.














3) Comparison Table: Eco-Friendly Accessories vs Traditional Accessories
Accessory |
Safe Materials Used in Eco-Friendly Accessories |
Harmful Materials Used in Traditional Accessories |
Laptop Sleeves |
rPET, vegan leather, upcycled fabrics |
Synthetic fabrics, animal leather |
Wallets |
Vegan leather, upcycled/organic fabrics |
Animal leather, rexine, plastic-based fabrics |
Tote Bags, Bags, Pouches |
Jute, organic fabrics, hemp, vegan leather |
Animal leather, plastic-based fabrics, and synthetic fabrics |
Belts |
Vegan leather, upcycled/recycled fabric |
Animal leather, synthetic fabrics |
Bracelets |
Upcycled/recycled metal, copper, beads |
Virgin metal, plastic bands |
Jewellery |
Cork, reclaimed wood, upcycled/recycled metal or leather, vegan leather |
Metals, plastic |
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4) FAQs on Eco-Friendly Accessories
- What materials are commonly used in eco-friendly men's and women's accessories?
Recycled/upcycled materials like fabric scraps, denim, organic fibres like organic cotton/hemp, reclaimed wood, and cork are the most used materials in eco-friendly women's and men's accessories.
- What makes an accessory “eco-friendly” or “sustainable”?
The eco-friendly raw materials like vegan leather (cruelty-free), organic fabrics, and recycled/upcycled materials are what make an accessory sustainable.
- Are eco-friendly men's and women's accessories expensive?
No, not all of them are expensive. There are affordable ones, and some are expensive based on the materials used. You can find eco-friendly accessories that suit every budget on Upcycleluxe- India's first carbon-neutral online sustainable marketplace.
- Why should I switch to eco-friendly accessories?
Eco-friendly women's and men's accessories support ethical practices, promote cruelty-free products, and ultimately cause no harm to the planet.
- Where can I buy eco-friendly accessories online in India?
You can buy eco-friendly accessories online that are suitable for men and women on Upcycleluxe.






Conclusion
Eco-friendly accessories are not just mere add-ons; they complete your look and flaunt a green style statement. Strike the right balance of fashion and practicality by shopping for eco-friendly accessories for men and women from Upcycleluxe. From laptop sleeves to jewellery, wallets to scrunchies, belts to tote bags, shop the right eco-friendly accessory of your choice and contribute to a cleaner and greener world.