I used to be a Decommissioned Life Jackets and Off Cuts of Other Material - Overnight Holdall Bag

£94.00
£94.00
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This unique holdall bag, is made mostly from decommissioned life jackets and has been mixed with other material offcuts which are not life jacket material. These materials cannot easily be recycled and were going to waste. The beige/grey material  is the off cuts of material (that isn’t the life jacket material) and is mostly on the base of the bag, showing a little on the side pockets and on the inside of the bag and the yellow and red material is the decommissioned life jackets.

This item has been handmade in Cornwall and is super special as it includes lots of smaller off cuts making it truly unique.  This process is time consuming but definitely worth it. Even the straps have been used from materials that were going to waste.

This bag features some reflective strips from the lifejackets as well as one toggle on one of  the side pockets. 

The bag has one main zip that wraps slightly around the side, two sturdy handles, and three simple outer pockets. Due to the upcycled nature of the materials, the bag has an organic, slightly wonky shape, especially around the corners and on the base, adding to its character - the base of the bag is a single layer, compared to 2 layers on the rest of the bag so can sit oddly shaped when it doesn't have items in. You may notice small signs of wear on the materials, which only highlight it's sustainable origins.

This holdall measures approximately 14 1/4 inches across, with a height roughly of 10 inches. The bag’s width varies between 4 1/4 and 5 inches, and the main zip, which wraps around the sides slightly, is about 22 1/2 inches long. The handles measure 23 inches approximately from the top of the bag.

There are three pockets in total—two on the ends of the bag, with the side pockets one being around 5 inches across and 5 1/4 inches high and the other being 5 1/2 inches across and 5 1/4 inches high, and a central pocket located between the straps, which is about 5 inches wide by 7 inches high. Please note, this central pocket is not designed to carry much weight or anything too bulky as it may have weakened sides by the straps.

Embrace the imperfections— Flotsam Flo items are handmade and often, one-of-a-kind!

**Please Note:**  

As this item is hand made with upcycled and repurposed materials, there may be signs of wear and markings. This item is not waterproof and intended as a bag only - it is no longer a safety device. Not everything is precise but this is the beauty of the product. Some items may be slightly wonky and not exactly straight, including how the corners have turned out due to the thickness and durability of material. This item may contain PVC and other plastics. All measurements are as accurate as I can get them but approximate. We try and upcycle and reuse as much material as we can, but other components used on these items such as zips and webbing straps are not always repurposed and are new items, but they are where ever I can get them. It will state if items are reused if not they are new. 

Please note, as with all Flotsam Flo items, this item not suitable for children. 

 

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