Luma was born from my passion for design, fashion, sustainability, and emerging technologies.

The lightbulb went off and the idea really took shape after a trip to China, where I witnessed the immense waste and labor intensity in traditional soft goods manufacturing. During this trip I had the overwhelming feeling that there had to be a better way of creating these products. I set out to find a better solution that would lessen the reliance on a globalized supply chain, promote local community manufacturing, and leave less of an impact on our planet. That experience pushed me to explore 3D knitting—a process that eliminates excess material, reduces labor, and enables precise, zero-waste production. This backpack redefines how soft goods are made, proving that sustainability, performance, and thoughtful design can go hand in hand.

The world remains plagued with wasteful and outdated manufacturing techniques within the soft goods, textile and accessories industry. These practices have remained unchanged for generations, with little to no innovation. This industry remains one of the leading producers of industrial waste and water pollutants in the world. The soft goods and textile industries are notorious for the exploitation and reliance on low cost overseas labor forces, and the utilization of unethical labor practices that perpetuates low quality of life. This reliance on overseas labor forces and material production leads to overstretched global supply chains that are becoming increasingly delicate in the modern world.

Luma is a groundbreaking innovation in soft goods manufacturing, blending sustainability, technology, and seamless design into a single revolutionary product. Unlike traditional backpacks that rely on wasteful cut-and-sew production methods, the patented 3D knitting process enables us to produce seamless, structurally enhanced, backpacks with little to no production waste. By condensing and optimizing the production process through the automation of manufacturing steps, were able to enhance efficiency while reducing reliance on global resources, supporting a localized and ethical supply chain. Our patented design gives us the ability to create a uniquely new aesthetic that stands out from a crowded market, within a product category that has remained the same for hundreds of years.

Luma is more than a bag—it’s a movement toward smarter, more responsible design. By fusing technology with sustainability, we’ve created a product that not only meets modern consumer demands but sets a new benchmark for the industry. It reflects my belief that through innovation, we can reduce waste while creating purpose driven products. This is the future of carry—seamless, sustainable, and revolutionary.