Large organic tote bag - Swimming Legends - Mercedes Gleitze Design

Our  Large eco cotton Tote bag celebrates the spirit of endurance, adventure, and sheer determination with the Mercedes Gleitze illustration inspired by the first British woman to swim the English Channel. we celebrate her achievements, including the following:

Mercedes Gleitze was a pioneering British long-distance swimmer known for her endurance and record-breaking swims. Some of her key achievements include:

1927: Became the first British woman to swim the English Channel, completing the feat in 15 hours and 15 minutes.

1928: Became the first person to swim the Strait of Gibraltar, finishing in 12 hours and 50 minutes.

1929: Completed swims across the mouth of Lough Foyle, between Ireland and Northern Ireland.

This hand-illustrated design captures the essence of Gleitze’s groundbreaking swims—from the icy waters of the Channel to her historic crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar—embodying the resilience of open-water swimmers everywhere.
Crafted from organic cotton, this ethically made Large Tote is perfect for wild swimmers, adventurers, and those who thrive in the great outdoors.


• 100% certified organic cotton 3/1 twill
• Fabric weight: 8 oz/yd² (272 g/m²)
• Dimensions: 20″ × 14″ × 5″ (50.8 × 35.6 × 12.7 cm)
• Capacity: 6 gallons (23 l)
• Weight limit: 30 lbs (13.6 kg)


This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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