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Political Parachute Cord Jewelry

Naimakka Designs Creates Wearable Pieces from WWII Parachutes

— April 5, 2013 — Fashion
If you're someone who likes to wear items which have a back story, you will probably find this Parachute Cord Jewelry by Naimakka Outdoor Design pretty amazing.

Naimakka makes durable bracelets and other small, resourceful pieces from recycled parachute cords which is a pretty incredible concept in itself; however, its latest project is truly one for the books. The company managed to find a parachute from the famous WWII operation market garden as seen in Band of Brother, making bracelets from its abundance of perfectly usable cords.

Of course, the company was only able to make a particular number of these bracelets because of the limited supply of materials. These bracelets are beautifully made and follow a simplistic design. They are high-quality and made to withstand even the most extreme of elements. The best part of parachute cord jewelry is that each piece tells an interesting back story.
Trend Themes
1. Recycled Materials Jewelry - Companies can capitalize on the trend of using recycled materials like parachute cords to create unique, sustainable jewelry pieces with a backstory.
2. Backstory Fashion - The rise of consumers seeking products with a backstory creates opportunities for innovative companies to incorporate history or sustainable materials into their designs.
3. Military-inspired Design - Creating jewelry inspired by military materials like parachute cords taps into a trend of rugged, utilitarian design and incorporates history into fashion.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Accessories - The fashion accessory industry can incorporate the trend of using sustainable materials and unique backstories to create new and innovative products.
2. Military Surplus - Military surplus and vintage clothing stores can capitalize on the trend of military-inspired design by incorporating military materials into their products.
3. Eco-friendly Design - Companies that specialize in eco-friendly and sustainable design can take advantage of the trend of using recycled materials to create unique and stylish fashion pieces.
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