Veltri Sport founders with original Delaire Backpacks at launch in 2020

Why We Design Our Bags This Way: Purpose, Performance & Timeless Style

Discover why Veltri Sport designs lightweight, water-resistant bags made from recycled materials thoughtfully created for equestrian athletes and everyday life.

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Veltri Sport was created with intention.

It all started with our best-selling Delaire Backpack. When designing that first piece, we drew from my years in the fashion industry working alongside designer handbag brands. Through that experience, I became deeply knowledgeable about materials...what lasts, what feels luxurious, and what truly performs over time. Durability, lightweight construction, and timeless design were always non-negotiables.

When it came time to create Veltri Sport, those same standards carried over but with equestrian athletes like my daughter and everyday movement in mind.

Every bag we design prioritizes:

  • Lightweight comfort for travel, training, and daily life

  • Water-resistant materials to handle real-world use

  • Easy-to-clean fabrics because life (and sport) gets messy

  • Timeless silhouettes that won’t feel dated next season

These aren’t trends, they’re essentials.

But we wanted to take things one step further.

Coming from Italian roots, we were raised with a simple philosophy: recycle, reuse, repurpose. We didn’t waste growing up, and we now teach that same mindset to our children. Sustainability wasn’t a buzzword in our home, it was simply how we lived.

That mentality became foundational to Veltri Sport. You can read more about our journey  in our brand story.

We intentionally use materials made from recycled single use plastics. The waste crisis is real, and we wanted to do our part to help mitigate it. Funny enough, we personally stay away from single use plastics in everyday life because we don’t want to continue feeding the cycle.  Designing products that actively reduce waste felt like a natural extension of that belief.

Equally important, we design products that are built to last.

We are not in the business of fast, disposable fashion. We believe in fewer, better things and bags that move seamlessly from barn to airport, studio to street, season after season.

Veltri Sport is about purpose, performance, and longevity.

If you’d like to experience the difference for yourself, you can shop the full Veltri Sport collection here.

Thoughtfully designed accessories for men and women who live actively and consciously.