Is Away ethical and cruelty-free?
Mostly — Away scores 78.8/100. It clears our bar on 2 of 4 ethics signals, with gaps worth checking before you buy.
Away is a B Corp certified travel lifestyle brand that has transitioned toward increased circularity and material transparency. The brand maintains a strong ethical profile with a focus on durability, recycled materials, and responsible forestry certifications.
The evidence, signal by signal
Cruelty-freeunverified
Away does not conduct or commission animal testing on any of its products.
Vegan optionsunverified
The brand offers a wide range of vegan-friendly polycarbonate and recycled nylon products, though some leather accessories exist.
Sells in mainland Chinaverified
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
Third-party certifiedverified
We record 5 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Public pledges: Committed to net-zero emissions, circular product design, and 100% recycled packaging.
Scored with our public methodology. Profile last updated 2026-07-22.
Away products we score
A premium hardshell suitcase crafted from 100% recycled polycarbonate, combining Away's iconic minimalist design with a significant reduction in virgin plastic use.
A high-performance polycarbonate suitcase from a certified B Corp known for durable construction and a lifetime warranty that reduces landfill waste.
A staple of modern travel reimagined with a 100% recycled polycarbonate shell and a commitment to durability that reduces landfill waste.
A sophisticated hardshell suitcase tailored for the frequent flyer, now updated with a recycled polycarbonate shell and lining to minimize environmental impact.
A premium, long-lasting hard-shell suitcase built from recyclable aluminum with a focus on durability over disposability.
Is Away ethical? FAQs
Is Away cruelty-free?+
Away does not conduct or commission animal testing on any of its products.
Does Away have vegan products?+
The brand offers a wide range of vegan-friendly polycarbonate and recycled nylon products, though some leather accessories exist.
Does Away sell in mainland China?+
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
What is Away's ethics score?+
Away averages 78.8/100 across 5 products we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.
What are the best alternatives to Away?+
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