The North Face Showcases bags made from recycled tents
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Outdoor gear firm The North Face is teaming up with British eco-designer Raeburn to make designer bags from recycled tents.
The bags are currently available for purchase online as well as at The North Face’s Urban Exploration store on Carnaby Street in London.
“The North Face has been inspiring a global movement of exploration and conservation for over fifty years,” said fashion designer Christopher Raeburn, “and we couldn’t be prouder to be collaborating on this special project, applying our said ‘Raemade’ ethos to transform surplus tents into unique bags.
“At Raeburn we’re motivated to work with brands, other designers and individuals to drive positive change in our industry, and it’s been fantastic to work alongside the talented team at The North Face to bring this project to fruition.”
Every product will have a distinct aesthetic based on the varied colours of source tent materials used in creating the bags.
Raeburn has previously collaborated with Timberland and other international brands on products made from recycled materials. Likewise, The North Face has engaged in a number of closed-loop initiatives, including its “Renewed” program to sell refurbished returned products as well as its carbon “net-negative” product line.
Questions & Answers
Q.Where can customers buy these new bags made from recycled tents?
Where can customers buy these new bags made from recycled tents?
The bags are currently available for purchase online. They can also be bought at The North Face’s Urban Exploration store, which is located on Carnaby Street in London.
Q.What is the key design philosophy that Raeburn applies to these new bags?
What is the key design philosophy that Raeburn applies to these new bags?
Fashion designer Christopher Raeburn stated that they are applying their 'Raemade' ethos to this project. This approach involves transforming surplus tents into unique bags, giving each product a distinct aesthetic.
Q.Has The North Face previously worked on environmentally conscious product initiatives?
Has The North Face previously worked on environmentally conscious product initiatives?
Yes, The North Face has engaged in several closed-loop initiatives. These include their 'Renewed' program, which sells refurbished returned products, and a carbon 'net-negative' product line.
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