Recycled car tires to make bags! Yes. But, don’t worry — The quality of materials used to make these fashionable items is so good that it’s nearly impossible to believe that they were produced from recycled car tires. Isn’t it great an inspiring news for environment concerned people? These tires are taken from landfills and meticulously transformed into a high grade sheet rubber capable of being stitched. You must be thinking of the chemicals that stay in the rubber before and after processing. Keeping that in mind, the tires are ground up so finely that the chemical bonds are broken.
The rubber powder then undergoes a “vulcanizing” process, i.e. being treated with heat and pressure. It thereby imparts greater strength, elasticity and durability to the leather, producing a tough, weather-resistant material that is equally stylish and practical. It is claimed to be completely animal-free. The beautiful rubber backpacks are available in various attractive colors — black, brown or black/brown combo. It has fully lined convertible strap, with outer magnetic snap-pocket and inner zipper pocket. One of this Recycled Rubber Backpack is priced at $69.95.
Via: Abundant Earth
