# Military Messenger Bags The Teamwork Bags are a Series Made from Salvaged Materials By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-06-06 | Updated 2011-11-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teamwork-bags References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1668230691/take-it-to-the-next-level?ref=spotlight) & [teamworkbags](http://teamworkbags.com/) Teamwork Bags use salvaged materials purchased in bulk as the basis for its bags. Its current project involves the design of a line of bags from military canvas that they acquired. The bags are stylish and functional with a distinct urban feel. Prior to this current project, Teamwork Bags created a line made from the sails salvaged from boats. The [military canvas bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spclst-system-duffel-bag) series is a project that they have completed the design for, but are looking to finance by way of the [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taskin-swift) website. Teamworks Bags has been salvaging materials on a large scale and has incorporated its own personal [eco mindset](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apex-duffle-collection) into their company. This is definitely a company to watch out for if you believe passionately in the eco movement and you like to look stylish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycling:** Businesses in the fashion and accessory industry can explore opportunities to incorporate salvaged materials into their designs to create eco-friendly and stylish product offerings. - **Crowdfunding:** The Kickstarter campaign of Teamwork Bags provides an opportunity for businesses in various industries to leverage crowdfunding as a means to finance their projects and connect with their target audience. - **Sustainability-focused Design:** The success of companies such as Teamwork Bags showcases a trend towards consumer demand for products created through sustainable means, which can inspire businesses across different industries to adopt a similar eco-minded approach to their product offerings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can consider using salvaged materials in their product line, to create unique, eco-friendly fashion choices- helping to address concerns around sustainable practices in the industry. - **Accessories:** Businesses involved in the accessory industry can explore using salvaged materials to make eco-friendly and stylish accessories- catering to customers prioritizing both style and sustainability. - **Environmentally-focused Startups:** Businesses in the environmental start-up industry can see the success of companies established on eco-friendly principles, such as Teamwork Bags, as inspiration to develop their innovative ideas and disrupting traditional sustainable practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Bag Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freitag-x-tudes-studio.md) - [Upcycled Carrying Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coastline-ecosmart.md) - [Retro Militant Backpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waxed-canvas-backpack.md) - [Modern Adventure-Ready Duffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mass-transit-weekender-duffle.md) - [Durable Recyclable Textile Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f707-stratos.md) - [Ocean Plastic Laptop Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/targus.md) - [Insect-Inspired Technical Baggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-collection.md) - [Upcycled Surf Kite Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgy-kids-brand.md) - [Everyday Sustainable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials.md)