Lead-Free, Non-Toxic Handbags Made in the USA

Safe, Stylish, and Made in the USA: Our Lead-Free Bags

Did you know the Center for Environmental Health found that hundreds of non-leather handbags contained high levels of lead—including luxury names like Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Marc Jacobs, and Tory Burch? (Shocking, right?) When our friends at Cool Mom Picks clued us into the issue, they were delighted to hear us confirm: every Crystalyn Kae bag is 100% lead-free.

Why Lead Is Still Found in Many Faux-Leather Bags

While most people associate lead with old paint, it’s still used today as a stabilizer in vinyl and PVC—the very materials many brands use for “vegan” bags, wallets, and accessories. What’s surprising is that it isn’t just bargain handbags that contain harmful chemicals—even high-end labels can use them.

How to Choose Safe, Non-Toxic Bags

This is why it’s so important to support designers who value sustainability and transparency. At Crystalyn Kae, we go one step further:

• All of our bags are made in the USA in small batches.

• We hand-select safe materials with trusted local suppliers.

• We’ve been committed to lead-free handbags for over 25 years.

Lead-Free & Non-Toxic Bags by Crystalyn Kae

We believe style should never come at the expense of your health or the planet. That’s why every Crystalyn Kae bag is made with materials that meet strict safety standards. Our coated canvas is:

• ✅ Lead-free & heavy-metal free

• ✅ Phthalate-free (including all phthalates listed in California Prop 65 & CPSIA)

• ✅ PFAS-free

• ✅ BPA-free

• ✅ Formaldehyde-free

• ✅ Tris-free (no added flame-retardant chemicals; AB2998 compliant)

• ✅ Conflict-mineral free

Unlike many mass-market alternatives, our fabrics do not pose any exposure risks associated with chemicals on California’s Prop 65 list. We also never add anti-bacterial or anti-microbial coatings, keeping our materials safe, durable, and better for long-term use.

✨ The result? A bag that is safe for you, safe for the planet, and built to last—without hidden tradeoffs

You can also learn more about our Sustainability mission,  and shop our site for lead-free vegan handbags and  recycled leather bags  

Sustainability Beyond “Vegan vs. Leather”

The truth is, there’s no such thing as a “perfect” material. Every choice has tradeoffs. That’s why our design philosophy focuses on:

• Making fewer, smarter purchases.

• Supporting sustainable, small-batch designers.

• Creating bags that last decades, not seasons.

Maybe it’s time to rethink what a “designer bag” really means.