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Shipping, import duties, returns, the guarantee and caring for full-grain leather. Search or pick a topic.
Orders & payment
3How do I place an order?
Choose your bag and its leather colour, press Add to bag, then go to checkout. You receive an order confirmation by email as soon as the order is placed.
Can I change or cancel my order?
Not once it is placed: our artisans start on your bag as soon as your order is confirmed. If the delivery address is wrong, write to us straight away and we correct it before the bag ships. You can still return the bag free within 30 days of delivery.
Do you offer a discount on the first order?
Yes. Join the Atelier List at the bottom of any page and use code WELCOME10 for 10% off your first bag.
Shipping & duties
7Where do you ship?
We ship to the USA, the 27 EU countries, Canada, Australia, Singapore, the UAE, Switzerland, Norway and Hong Kong. The United Kingdom will follow later.
How much does shipping cost?
Nothing. Shipping is free and tracked to every country we ship to.
Will I pay customs or import duties?
No. Import duties, the US tariff and courier customs fees are already built into every price, so nothing is charged at your door.
Are sales tax and VAT included?
In the USA, sales tax is added at checkout where it applies. Everywhere else, the price already includes VAT, GST or import taxes.
How long does delivery take?
Your bag is prepared in our Marrakech atelier within 3 business days, then arrives within 14 days of shipping, wherever we deliver.
How do I track my order?
When your bag ships, you receive an email with your tracking link. You can also follow it anytime on our Track your order page with your order number and email.
What if my parcel is lost or arrives damaged?
Write to us within 48 hours with a photo. We replace or repair your bag at no cost to you.
Returns & guarantee
5What is your return policy?
Free returns within 30 days. If a bag is not right for you, send it back unused within 30 days of delivery at no cost.
How do I return a bag?
Write to us within 30 days of delivery with your order number. We email you a prepaid return label; pack the bag in its dust bag and drop the parcel off with the courier.
When will I get my refund?
Within 5 business days of your bag arriving at our atelier, to the card or account you paid with. Your bank may take a few more days to show it.
Can I exchange my bag for another colour or model?
Yes, free. Return your bag with the prepaid label and we send the new one once yours arrives. If the new bag costs more, you pay only the difference; if it costs less, we refund the difference.
What does the 2-year guarantee cover?
The hand stitching and all hardware, for two years from delivery. If either fails, we repair or replace the bag and pay the shipping both ways.
Leather & care
6What leather do you use?
Full-grain cowhide, vegetable-tanned. It is the top layer of the hide and the strongest grade of leather. We never use split, bonded or corrected leather.
What is the difference between full-grain and top-grain leather?
Full-grain keeps the whole natural surface of the hide. Top-grain is sanded and coated to hide marks, which makes it thinner and stops it from building a patina.
What is vegetable-tanned leather?
Leather tanned with natural plant tannins instead of chrome salts. It takes weeks rather than a day, and it lets the leather deepen in colour and soften with use.
How do I care for my bag?
Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth, condition it twice a year with a neutral leather balm, and let rain dry naturally, away from heat. Store it stuffed and covered.
Are marks and colour changes a defect?
No. Full-grain leather darkens, softens and picks up small marks as you use it. This patina is natural and makes every bag unique.
Will my bag look exactly like the photos?
Very close. Each hide is natural, so the grain and shade can vary slightly from bag to bag.
Sizes & fit
2How do I choose the right size?
Use the Bag Size Guide: pick what you carry and compare every bag to scale next to a laptop and a sheet of paper.
Will my laptop fit?
Each bag lists the largest laptop it takes. A 13-inch laptop is about 12 × 8.5 inches; a 15-inch laptop is about 14 × 9.7 inches.
About Velvinci
3Where are Velvinci bags made?
By hand, in our atelier in Marrakech, Morocco. Every bag is cut, saddle-stitched and finished there.
Who sells Velvinci bags?
Velvinci is a trading name of Parafresh LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company in the United States.
How can I contact you?
Email [email protected] or use the contact form. A real person in the atelier reads every message and replies by email.
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