Upcycled Dopp Kit Toiletry Bag
By Alchemy GoodsHere is a travel bag that’s both fashionable and environmentally friendly. Using materials from a truck inner tube and bicycle valve, this bag is constructed to keep your grooming essentials intact.
THE STORY
Alchemists from the past tried to turn lead into gold, but Seattle based company Alchemy Goods transforms discarded materials like blown-out inner tubes and old seatbelts into functional fashion items like bags and wallets. The company calls this concept “upcycling.” While recycling retains items to be used over and over again, “upcycling” turns something of lesser value into something fantastic.
The idea for Alchemy Goods came to founder Eli Reich when his messenger bag was stolen. Needing another one, he suddenly realized he could use the extra inner tube materials around his house to craft his own. With his trusty sewing machine, Reich created the prototype for an eco-friendly messenger bag, and all his friends quickly took notice and wanted their own. With increasing demands, he founded Alchemy Goods to develop and expand more of these sustainable, upcycled designs.
THE NUTSHELL
- Durable and lightweight with water resistant exterior
- Made of recycled materials
THE DETAILS
-Available in Black
Dimensions: 10 x 5 x 4 inches / 25.4 x 12.7 x 10.2 centimeters