Comments on: Recycled Umbrella Fabric Goes Couture

By: recycling zychal

recycling zychal — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:00:22 +0000

Hey everyone, just saw this post and wanted to share that I head a very similar operation in Philadelphia started about 2 years ago called Recycling Zychal. I collect discarded or broken umbrellas from around the world and transform them into chic, stylish doggie rain coats, my signature product, the HOOD, which is a modern day babushka and organic kitty nip filled cat toys, bc kitties love the sound and texture of umbrella scraps! I’m launching some more broken umbrella products next month including a water resistant dog/cat bed, and a few more fashion accessories that I have to keep secret until launched
definitely check out my etsy store (www.recyclingzychal.etsy.com) and if you would like to send/donate a broken umbrella to me, just message me and we can go from there!
Thank you!!

By: Beautiful recycled dresses for the eco conscious : Green Resouces

Beautiful recycled dresses for the eco conscious : Green Resouces — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:03:48 +0000

[...] in an unexpected and beautiful way? Himane, a fashion and design company known to recycle those busted-up umbrellas and old clothes to create a beautiful line of unique handbags, vintage inspired dress and jackets [...]

By: Himane: Eco-Couture Made from Recycled Umbrella Fabric

Himane: Eco-Couture Made from Recycled Umbrella Fabric — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:42:48 +0000

[...] Link [Himane] with thanks to [EcoSalon] [...]

By: Carla

Carla — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:42:38 +0000

Great work! I have been saving fabric from torn ripped or worn out clothes that I will incorporate into sewing projects someday. Its good to know that there are other people doing the same thing,.

By: Luanne Bradley

Luanne Bradley — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:22:11 +0000

So smart, Amy. Who would have thunk it? And the thing is, they break all the time, right? You grow, girl!!