# Stylish Recycled Military Bags Sword & Plough Recycle Military Fabric with Aid from Army Veterans By Ian Andrew Panganiban | Published 2013-04-28 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/army-veterans References: [swordandplough](http://www.swordandplough.com/) People often have difficulty relating experiences with people -- let alone army veterans. The [Sword & Plough](http://www.swordandplough.com/) is a bag company that works together with veterans to recycle old military fabrics into stylish bags and garments to help people attain a form of understanding about the military. The products are made through the hiring of veterans, which is a great way of giving back to these retired army personnel. The bags are created from several thousand pounds of military surplus fabrics that would've ended up in the dumpster -- you're not only helping out veterans, but also the environment! Then eco-leather is used to add further details to the bags. The non-profit group [Green Vets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innisfree-store) Los Angeles makes the materials with all manufacturing payments going to the veteran's salaries and future veteran workers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recycled Military Fabrics:** The trend of recycling military fabrics into stylish bags and garments offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainable fashion. - **Hiring Veterans:** The trend of hiring veterans to create these products presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in social entrepreneurship and job creation. - **Eco-leather Details:** The trend of using eco-leather to add further details to the bags offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainable materials and accessories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of recycling military fabrics and hiring veterans to create stylish and socially impactful products. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry can leverage the trend of recycling military fabrics and using eco-leather details to promote environmentally friendly practices. - **Non-profit:** The non-profit industry can collaborate with organizations like Sword & Plough and Green Vets Los Angeles to support job creation for veterans and promote social causes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Delivery Uniform Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dhl-and-subject.md) - [Tough Tactical Duffle Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spclst-system-duffel-bag.md) - [Everyday Sustainable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials.md) - [Co-Branded Upcycled Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rerebuilt-to-resist.md) - [Sustainably Handcrafted Bag Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tote-of-hope.md) - [Upcycled Aircraft Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-2.md) - [Upcycled Carrying Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coastline-ecosmart.md) - [Posh Plant-Based Bag Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porter-yoshida.md) - [Sustainability-Focused Adventure Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventure-gear1.md)