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Is Solo New York ethical?

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72/100 EthiCompare ethics score · 1 scored product

Mostly — Solo New York scores 72/100. It clears our bar on 1 of 4 ethics signals, with gaps worth checking before you buy.

Evidence table for Solo New York
CheckStatusEvidence
Cruelty-freeunverifiedNo third-party cruelty-free certification found on the products we track.
Vegan optionsunverifiedWe have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand.
Sells in mainland ChinaunverifiedWe have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution.
Third-party certifiedverifiedWe record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Certificationson fileGlobal Recycled Standard, Climate Neutral, OEKO-TEX Standard 100

Scored with our public methodology.

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Solo New York at a glance

Solo New York offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Travel & Luggage, with an average ethics score of 72/10 and recurring certifications including Global Recycled Standard, Climate Neutral, OEKO-TEX Standard 100.

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Solo New York

Our editorial read on Solo New York

Written from this brand's own listings, recorded certifications and ownership records in our database — never from generated or marketing copy. How we research brands

What our catalogue shows

We currently track 1 Solo New York product across Travel & Luggage. Each one is scored 0–100 on ethics using the certifications, ingredient and material disclosures, packaging claims and sourcing information attached to its listing.

Across the scored range, Solo New York averages 72/100, with individual products between 72 and 72. The average describes only the products we have scored — it is not a verdict on every product the company sells.

The highest-scoring Solo New York listing in our catalogue is Solo New York Re-Generation 40L Recycled Duffel Bag with Ergonomic Shoulder Strap & Shoe Compartment at 72/100, shown in the range table below with the rest of the line-up.

Certifications on file

The following credentials appear on Solo New York's listings or brand profile in our database: Global Recycled Standard, Climate Neutral, OEKO-TEX Standard 100. A certification is recorded when it appears on a product listing or the brand's published materials; we do not independently audit certificate scope, so confirm current status in the scheme's own directory before relying on it.

Standards & certifications

Verified credentials appearing across Solo New York's product range.

Global Recycled Standard ×1Climate Neutral ×1OEKO-TEX Standard 100 ×1

Ethics breakdown

Average scores across our scoring pillars.

  • Animal Welfare90/10
  • Environment85/10
  • Sourcing68/10
  • Labor60/10
  • Transparency60/10

Categories covered

Where Solo New York shows up across our directory.

  • Travel & Luggage1

What reviewers highlight

Strengths mentioned most often across Solo New York's products.

  • ✓Extremely lightweight at only 1.8 lbs
  • ✓Ergonomic strap reduces shoulder strain
  • ✓Separate shoe compartment a hit for hygiene
  • ✓Good value for a recycled material bag

Sustainability commitments

"Made from rPET (recycled plastic bottles), Climate Neutral certified, plastic-free packaging. Brand contributes to The Ocean Cleanup via its Re-Generation program."

All Solo New York products

1 of 1 product

Solo New York Re-Generation 40L Recycled Duffel Bag with Ergonomic Shoulder Strap & Shoe Compartment
Global Recycled StandardClimate NeutralOEKO-TEX Standard 100
4.4 (2,340)

A lightweight, ergonomic 40L duffel made from recycled PET bottles, designed with a padded, adjustable shoulder strap for senior comfort and a separate shoe compartment. Ideal for gluten-free households needing a versatile, easy-to-carry weekender that reduces waste.

Solo New York reviews

4.4 (4,680)
weighted across 1 product — shopper ratings, not our ethics score

No EthiCompare member reviews yet — open any product to write the first one.

Common questions about Solo New York

Is Solo New York cruelty-free?+

We have no cruelty-free certification on file for Solo New York's scored products. Absence of a certification is not proof of animal testing, but it does mean nothing independent has been verified.

How does Solo New York score overall?+

Solo New York averages 72/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.

Who owns Solo New York?+

Parent-company ownership changes what your money supports. See our brand ownership map for the current group structure and any conflicting parent-company records.

What are the best alternatives to Solo New York?+

Our alternatives page ranks comparable products by ethics score with a side-by-side difference table, so you can see exactly which pillar improves.