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Convict Branding

Crafty inmates create goods for outside retail

Implications - Those behind bars are being given the opportunity to participate in projects that will earn them a few extra dollars as well as help them develop essential skills for life outside of their prison walls. Institutions from the United States to Europe are introducing programs that have volunteer prisoners making products such as clothing and accessories. With the number of inmates jumping on board, we will surely be seeing more convict-crafted goods in the market in the near future.

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4 Featured, 35 Examples: 433,145 Total Clicks

Date Range: Sep 10 - Jul 11

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Crafty Convict Retailers - The Arizona Prison Outlet Store Sells Handcrafted Inmate Items

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Warm 15,522 Clicks Pub: Dec 2, 10

Crafty Convict Retailers

The Arizona Prison Outlet Store Sells Handcrafted Inmate Items

If you're looking for a unique holiday gift this year I'd recommend browsing through the wares of the Arizona Prison Outlet Store. This store is located in Florence, Arizona, and sells only the most high… [More]

Correctional Facility Fashion - Prison Blues Clothing is Made Inside to be Worn Outside

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Mild 7,001 Clicks Pub: Dec 6, 10

Correctional Facility Fashion

Prison Blues Clothing is Made Inside to be Worn Outside

Prison Blues clothing is made at the Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution in Pendleton by volunteer inmates. There is a two-year waiting list of inmates who would like to be part of the Prison Blues… [More]

Convict-Constructed Clothing - Heavy Eco is a Line of Green Garments Designed by Prisoners

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Average 8,278 Clicks Pub: Jul 29, 11

Convict-Constructed Clothing

Heavy Eco is a Line of Green Garments Designed by Prisoners

It seems that everyone is going green nowadays, even badass Eastern European criminals as seen in the Heavy Eco clothing line -- I bet you didn't see that coming. Heavy Eco is apparantely taking dead… [More]

Inmate Embroidery - Fine Cell Work Features Artwork from English Convicts

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Untested 1,663 Clicks Pub: Sep 17, 10

Inmate Embroidery

Fine Cell Work Features Artwork from English Convicts

If you plan on visiting the London Design Festival this year, be sure to check out the embroidered pillow collection from Fine Cell Work. Fine Cell Work is a British charity that teaches convicts the art… [More]