Travel changes people – sometimes in big, obvious ways, and sometimes in the quiet in-between moments. The walk to the gate. The first step into a new city. The feeling of coming home.
Monos was built for that kind of travel.
Established in 2018, Monos is a Canadian travel and lifestyle brand creating timeless, premium goods for the mindful traveller.
Why Monos started
Shopping for luggage has long felt like a compromise:
- Affordable pieces that don’t hold up (or don’t feel considered)
- Beautiful, well-made luggage priced out of reach
- A retail experience that overwhelms with options, but offers little education on what actually matters
Monos set out to offer a better way – one that respects both the product and the person buying it.
What Monos believes in
Monos exists at the intersection of three essentials: design, quality, and accessibility.
Design, without noise. Monos believes less is more. A well-designed product should speak for itself – timeless, intentional, and quietly confident.
Quality, in the details. The fundamentals matter most. Rather than chasing gimmicks, Monos focuses on the parts of a suitcase that travellers feel every time they move – handle, wheels, interior, and shell.
- A re-engineered telescopic handle using high-grade aluminum, with a more ergonomic underside release
- Interiors with a built-in compression pad and durable 350D polyester fabric
- Hinomoto Lisof Silent Run wheels – chosen for quiet performance and durability
- Lightweight, aerospace-grade polycarbonate shells
Accessibility, through a direct relationship. Monos sells directly to customers – without traditional retail markups – so premium materials and manufacturing can stay within reach. The brand also stays transparent about production and testing, helping customers feel informed and confident.
Sustainability, as a responsibility
Monos aims to build a legacy brand that values conscious consumption and global citizenship. Monos is a Certified B Corporation.
That commitment shows up in the choices Monos makes:
- Designing for quality and timelessness to reduce waste over time
- Using cruelty-free alternatives to animal-derived materials
- Choosing recyclable or biodegradable packaging and materials where possible (including rPET in Metro bag linings)
- Reducing packaging waste through efficient nesting systems
Learn more: Sustainability Warranty and repairs
Products, at a glance
If readers are new to Monos, these are a few common starting points:
- Carry-On: the flagship travel companion (shop Carry-On)
- Check-In: built for longer journeys (shop Check-In)
- Metro Bags: everyday carry, designed with the same attention to detail (shop Metro)
For readers deciding between sizes, a dedicated guide can help: How to Choose a Carry-On vs. Check-In.
The people behind Monos
Monos was founded by Victor, Daniel, and Hubert – three co-founders who set out to disrupt a massive, outdated industry with better design, better quality, and a more modern customer experience.
To read the full story, visit About Monos.
Journey on.
Whether travellers are headed across the world or across town, Monos believes the journey deserves to feel considered – from the way a suitcase rolls to the way a day begins.
