[box_dark]ReFleece: granting new life to the old fleece jackets![/box_dark]
Most of the people picture old and worn out jackets or sweaters in the dumpster but Sam Palmer and Jennifer Feller are definitely not among this lot of people as they are the ones who thought of using the old fleece jackets to make brand new covers for the digital gadgets like iPads. Isnโt making Kindle cases and iPad covers a much better option than simply throwing the jackets away and lets face it, they look amazing and very innovative! ReFleece is basically small design company established by Sam Palmer who happens to be a onetime IDEO design engineer and Jennifer Feller who is the better half of Sam Palmer.
This design company set up by the both of them focuses on making products from a new type of upcycled felt. The recycling procedure followed at ReFleece is somewhat different from the typical process as it ignores re-melting at high temperature and shipping which makes their process a low energy consuming process and that is definitely a good thing. All the ReFleece products are made in the United States and they can be bought off the internet. It is now time to shed some more light on ReFleece as there is much more to be told.
[box_dark]A little more on ReFleece[/box_dark]
The covers made from old fleece jackets are definitely useful to avoid getting scratches and dust on the expensive gadgets. People who like being eco-friendly and making their contributions in conserving environment will definitely love the idea of iPad covers and Kindle cases manufactured from old jackets and sweaters. Making iPad covers from old clothes not only extends cover to the gadgets but it also grants a whole new meaning to the old unwanted clothes.
The duo that started this all with a belief in mind that each and every product must be functional as well as sustainable and it is hardly doubtful that their efforts are definitely worth appreciation. While Sam contributes his design skills to ReFleece, Jennifer adds her managing skills and an extensive experience of consulting to the company. Now that we know about both the people who thought of ReFleece then it is time to move forth to the part where we discuss about the products made at ReFleece.
The fabric utilized to make the exterior of the covers is obtained from US made fleece saved from the โPatagonia Common Threads Initiativeโ. This material makes the exterior of the covers more interesting and colorful. The layer inside the cover is made from recycled fleece scrap which is primarily post-industrial. The interior as well as the exterior fabric are pressed with one another through a low-energy procedure without any involvement of melting or shredding. As these cases are manufactured from PET plastic they are so recyclable that they can thrown away right into the garbage bin without any second thought.
Each and every iPad cover or Kindle case made at ReFleece is one of its kinds and has individual features which are another great feature to look out for. All the covers have unique colors and seam patterns that are cent percent original. Other than all these great features these cases are also very light in weight, amazingly durable and they are also water resistant. Another noteworthy thing about ReFleece is that a part of the total earnings is donated to non profit organization working in order to save the environment. ReFleece covers for the digital gadgets are something definitely worth considering as they are useful, attractive and they are eco-friendly, a mix that is rare to be found!
