“Combining a minimalist design with everyday utility, the Grid weekend bag is a versatile tote for both daily use and travel. Made from a durable blend of recycled nylon and polyester with a water-repellent finish, it features a subtle grid pattern, a snap-button closure, long shoulder straps, tw...
“Combining a minimalist design with everyday utility, the Grid weekend bag is a versatile tote for both daily use and travel. Made from a durable blend of recycled nylon and polyester with a water-repellent finish, it features a subtle grid pattern, a snap-button closure, long shoulder straps, two short handles, and several pockets for organization.” : HAY
Three sizes. The small (37 cm wide) is for the gym or grocery shopping; the medium (44.5 cm) holds a weekend’s worth of items; the large (53 cm wide, 37 cm deep) is a true travel bag. HAY recommends it “for school, shopping, the gym, or a weekend away.” All three sizes come with two sets of handles: short for carrying by hand, long for wearing over the shoulder.
Recycled nylon and the grid pattern
The entire Grid series is crafted from the same fabric, which HAY specifies as 79% recycled nylon, 21% recycled polyester: 79% recycled nylon complemented by recycled polyester, with a “water-repellent finish” that lets rain slide off and makes it easy to wipe clean. The subtle grid pattern woven into the material gives the series its name. Available in three deep colors—burgundy, dark blue, and dark green—with a small HAY logo as the only branding.
Grid, the collection of bags from HAY
Grid is HAY's family of travel bags and pouches, presented within their “Travel” range: an XL large bag, a weekend bag in three sizes, a crossbody bag, a small Everyday bag, a toiletry bag, and a pouch in two sizes. HAY summarizes the concept common to all pieces: “combining a minimalist design with everyday utility.”
The design
The Grid series is not attributed to any external designer: HAY signs it with its own name, and its product page carries no authorship credit. This is common practice for this brand, which collaborates with independent designers for part of its catalog and designs the rest itself. Here, the material is what defines the piece: HAY cuts it from a blend of 79% recycled nylon and 21% recycled polyester with a water-repellent finish, featuring a subtle checkered pattern and two shoulder straps.
