Shaped as a basket rather than a bag, the Sortino city cooler is made to be carried in one hand and set down open. It measures 32 by 21 by 21 cm, a size that covers lunch for two, a bottle of wine with glasses or a short market trip, and the mottled tone by tone fabric with imitation leather and cotton details keeps it looking like an accessory rather than equipment.

Thick PEVA padding lines the interior and holds the cold for a long stretch, and the same lining is easy to clean and dry after use. A small compartment on the outside keeps a phone, keys or a corkscrew away from the chilled contents. Carrying is flexible thanks to a double handle and an adjustable shoulder strap, and the fabric is made from 50 percent recycled material taken from PET bottles.

The compact format suits gifts aimed at city audiences: apartment dwellers, park picnics and commuting rather than family camping trips. Wine merchants and delicatessen brands use it as a customer gift, employers include it in summer boxes or team event kits, and it fits hospitality and tourism campaigns. It is also a sensible lower budget tier next to the larger Sortino Grande when one programme needs two price points.

Embroidery on the front panel suits the textured fabric better than a large print. MerchRepublic brands, packs and ships bulk orders in black, blue and grey across the EU.