We’ve just started carrying alchemy goods’ line of bags, belts and wallets made from recycled bicycle inner tubes. Not only are the bags stylish but due to their durable rubber exterior they are waterproof/resistant and won’t stain.
The founder was working as a bicycle messenger and had his messenger bag stolen. He started searching for a replacement but couldn’t a bag that met his criteria (sturdy, weather proof, stylish, environmentally friendly) which lead him to try to make his own out of his discarded bicycle inner tubes. He received so many positive comments on his bag that he started making more and thus alchemy goods was created.
We carry 3 different bag styles at the store (and can custom order any of the other bags) along with laptop cases, toiletry cases, belts and wallets.
Other eco facts -- the bicycle tubes were first from bicycle stores in the greater Seattle area but due to alchemy good’s success they have worked with trek to have bicycle stores around the country send them their used bicycle tubes. Each bag/product is assembled by hand in the Seattle area. The logo on each product has a number which shows the percentage of upcycled material by weight that goes into that particular item.
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| messenger bag |
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| belt |
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| wallet - closed |
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| wallet - open |
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