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Bags designed since 1972

Tom Bihn

Travel bags and everyday carry sewn at the company’s Seattle-area factory.

Designed inWashington, USA
Made inSeattle, Washington
Known forSynik 30
01 / Story

The sewing machine came first.

Tom Bihn began designing and sewing his own outdoor gear as a teenager. The company formalised in 1982 and grew into a Seattle factory where design, cutting and sewing worked side by side.

  1. Tom begins designing and making bags.

  2. TOM BIHN becomes an official company.

  3. Selected accessories begin partner production in Vietnam.

02 / Flagships

Start with these.

Three products that define Tom Bihn.

03 / Origin

What the manufacturing claim covers.

The claim follows the product line, not just the logo.

Covered production
  • Backpacks and travel bags marked Made in Seattle
  • Many core carry designs
  • Design and prototyping in Seattle
Sources & further reading2 official sources

Brand statements and product ranges change. Verify the current country-of-origin marking on the exact model before purchase.

04 / Compare

More US-made brands.

Check before you buy

Take the origin note with you.

The catalog is now mixed. Some accessories, totes and colourways are made by a partner in Ho Chi Minh City; each Materials & Transparency section gives the answer.

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