About this Product
After procuring the decommissioned paraglider wing it is first disassembled and then washed. The fabric is then cut into usable sized strips. From there I can proceed to design, layout, cut, and stitch a wallet.
Practically weightless this little case will hold the essentials for a long hike or bike ride or a quick trip to the store. A few cards- id, credit and a little cash tuck compactly into the velcro closure case along with your keys . Clip it to your belt, your pants belt loop or even on a chain or cord around your neck. Or just slide it into your pocket, backpack or purse- the vibrant bold colors make it easy to find. The tiny colorful striped wallet is interfaced and lined in recycled paraglider orange fabric. Washable.
Pair with a matching recycled paraglider key fob: https://www.etsy.com/listing/727760211/key-fob-recycled-paraglider-key-fob?ref=shop_home_active_3&sts=1&logging_key=5fa2126ea8af9dfeefe10f6309f97b9587bf3ccb%3A727760211
I have personally used one of these cases everyday for 12 years.
*******The listing is for one (1) case/keychain.******
The closed case measures 4 inches wide and 2 3/4 inches high.
Lighten your load and reduce your footprint- literally and ecologically.
Please visit my shop to see my other geometric and striped wallets as well as lots of other recycled paraglider items: http://www.etsy.com/shop/OffChutes
Offchutes
Meet the Maker
OffChutes' upcycled handmade items are fashioned from recycled paragliders and parachutes. My goal is to reduce the addition of material to landfills. All my wallets ,bags, purses and accessories are made from the incredibly strong ripstop nylon fabric and cords of used paragliders and parachutes. These giant sails or wings that allow pilots to float in the clouds on thermal winds have a lifespan that renders them useless when they can no longer pass their safety inspections. But the gorgeously colored and incredibly durable fabric gets a second life as unique "green" fashion accessories. No two items that I remake are ever identical. I never know what I will get to work with. Each wing has its own story. Own a piece of the paragliding experience.
How it’s Made
A Second Wind for Old Wings
Glance up to the sky on a warm summer day in Southern Oregon and you just might be treated to a man-made rainbow. Woodrat Mountain is home to two yearly international paragliding competitions involving hundreds of fliers. Paraglider wings are made up of two layers of fabric connected by a series of open baffles that fill with air to keep the flier suspended and floating on thermal winds. The fabric is ripstop nylon. Ripstop has a grid of metallic threads imbedded in the fabric that gives it strength and rip resistance. When a paraglider wing can no longer pass the required safety inspections these incredibly large fabric wings are packed off to the landfill. They can no longer be used and must be kept out of the reach of children and uncertified adults. When a friend mentioned he had decommissioned wings to take to the landfill I had to take a look. These huge flying giants were gorgeous. Bright, brilliant bold colors that hung in the air like bits of fireworks. So different from the matte finish cottons in muted and deep colors that I usually worked with making art quilts and wall hangings. I deconstruct the massive wings strip and baffle at a time, then wash all the strips and hang them out to dry in the sun. And then the interesting work begins.... What was once dirty, wrinkled and discarded is now transformed into useful, beautiful and fun wallets, bags, headbands, sachets, bookmarks and whatever else strikes my fancy. We can make beautiful things without polluting or damaging the planet. Follow me on Instagram...... Username: Offchutes and Pinterest: www.Pinterest.com/offchutes2
Shop Policies
Returns and exchanges accepted
14 days
Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs and any loss in value if an item isn't returned in original condition.
