Apolis Activism

The Filson + Apolis Philanthropist Briefcase comes from Apolis Activism's desire to connect the hands that make a product to the hands that wear a product. Founded by the Parton brothers basing their production model on empowering people through opportunity instead of charity. The 17.5 oz rugged Ugandan canvas was sourced through the nonprofit organization - Invisible Children. Their Ugandan cotton initiative is working to rebuild Uganda's textile industry by impacting the whole supply chain - farmer to manufacturer. Each briefcase is cut and sewn by the iconic 100 year old Seattle brand - CC Filson Co., using their heritage hardware and finishing passed down from generation to generation. This is Filson's first official collaboration, limited run of 200 units numbered sequentially. Read the story behind the bag.

Context Expert Tip: Ben Thomson, VP International Development, Invisible Children: "Apolis is on the forefront of an era of new philanthropy by integrating sustainable development into their supply chain and bringing a whole new meaning to corporate social responsibility. The line between development and business is becoming blurry and consumers are beginning to see their role as they demand to know how, who and where their products are made.”