Life-Saving Accessories: Repurposed Seatbelts

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Liz Grotyohann in Bags+Briefcases

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You probably don’t give them much thought on a daily basis, other than remembering to buckle up, but seatbelts are designed to be strong, durable, and, well, to save your life. They are virtually indestructible: heat resistant, UV resistant, water resistant, fungus resistant and very hard to wear and tear. So what better material to repurpose into long-lasting, stylish accessories?

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Interrobang collects seatbelts from junked cars at wrecking yards and from car parts recycling centers and stitches them into bags, wallets and laptop cases. Amazingly durable, but with a sleek, modern look, these accessories will last you a long time and keep your goods safe. As Interrobang puts it: “You trust your seatbelt with your life, and now you can trust it with your laptop!”

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Interrobang bags and wallets are available online through Etsy and cosa verde. Prices range from $15 for a small zipper pouch to $75 for the largest bag.

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bags, messenger bags, recycled, repurposed, seat belt

5 Responses to “ Life-Saving Accessories: Repurposed Seatbelts ”

Jessica Durham

11. May, 2009

INDIE PEACE IS FULFILLING THE ECO-CLOTHING DEMAND FROM HOLLYWOOD AND NORDSTROM.
Lawton Ursrey, founder of Atlanta-based clothing line INDIE PEACE just found out his 100% certified organic t-shirt line will be featured in the upcoming Woody Harrelson movie “Zombieland.” Harrelson will be wearing different shirts from the INDIE PEACE collection in the movie and liked them so much, he ended up keeping every style. Woody shared them with pal Owen Wilson and now Owen would like to wear them in his next movie as well. To add to the good news, Lawton’s INDIE PEACE line launched in 8 different Nordstrom stores starting the last week of April. This is major news in the retail market because most major department stores have not embraced eco-friendly or sustainable clothing for men in their stores. Lawton will now lead the way for other eco-friendly men’s clothing designers to break through these barriers. On a side note, this news came at the right time. Due to the current economic climate, Lawton had to close his Atlanta office and ended up moving his business to the basement of his home. He didn’t quit though – proving that even in an economic slump, socially responsible companies are surviving in this volatile market. Want a sneak preview of Woody Harrelson and Owen Wilson’s style and can’t make it to Nordstrom? Go eco-shopping at http://www.indiepeace.myshopify.com

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LullabyLily

11. May, 2009

Saw this on twitter - what a great idea!

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Vesna

12. May, 2009

Great recycling idea! Very stylish and durable. If the word seatbelts wasn’t in the title, I would have never guessed it what they were made of.

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tuba

19. May, 2009

Check out Alchemy Goods!

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