# Sustainable Car Component Backpacks The 'Airpaq' Backpacks are Crafted from Seat Belts and Airbags By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-07-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpaq References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/airpaq-upcycled-airbag-seal-belt-backpack/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/airpaq/airpaq-the-backpack-made-from-airbags-and-seat-bel) The 'Airpaq' backpacks are crafted from airbags and seat belts in order to upcycle components to give them new life beyond their original purpose. The bags come in four color options and feature a color panel that is crafted from an airbag, while the top and back straps are made from seat belts. This creates an unorthodox yet stylish aesthetic that will be appreciated by anyone who's looking for a [unique accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fjallraven-kanken-koncept) to help upgrade their [everyday carry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kifaru-backpacks). The 'Airpaq' backpacks are made from [upcycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-4), which means that no two bags are alike to ensure that each person with one is never quite like the other. The bags offer 21 liters of storage and are sizable enough to have space for laptops up to 15 inches in size. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycling Trend in Fashion Accessories:** There is an opportunity to create more fashion accessories using upcycled materials like airbags and seat belts. - **Sustainable and Eco-friendly Backpacks:** An opportunity to create backpacks that contribute to sustainability and are made from eco-friendly materials. - **Unique Aesthetics:** An opportunity to create unique aesthetics by upcycling materials like airbags and seat belts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories Industry:** The fashion accessories industry can start creating upcycled bags and contribute to sustainability efforts. - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can collaborate with bag manufacturers to provide upcycled materials like airbags and seat belts for bag production. - **Eco-friendly Products Industry:** The Eco-Friendly Products Industry can promote the production of sustainable backpacks that use upcycled materials like airbags and seat belts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Airline Safety Equipment Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-life-vests.md) - [Co-Branded Upcycled Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rerebuilt-to-resist.md) - [Carbon Neutral Sustainable Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/38l-hybrid-duffle-pack.md) - [Upcycled Carrying Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coastline-ecosmart.md) - [Sustainable Safety Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucon-acrobatics-sustainable-backpacks.md) - [Eco-Luxe Professional Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apex-30.md) - [3D-Printed Backpack Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unltd-series.md) - [Upcycled Aircraft Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-2.md) - [Upcycled Aircraft Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-4.md)