Adding patches to the handles of our bags guarantees our patch handle bag to be more durable which makes no difference to its appearance. The patch is a small piece of plastic film pasting on the handle and it's so inconspicuous that only to be told under scrutiny. 30% of our material is recoverable to save the cost but does no harm to our quality. Made in China,Website:http://www.rival-tech-bj.com, but standard in Europe. Last but not least, in order to protect the environment, we recommend you to choose degradable bags.