# Upcycled Tarpaulin Totes This Unique Travel Bag is Made From Recycled Truck Tarps By M | Published 2014-09-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-travel-bag References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/travel/freitag-r521-coolidge.php) & [freitag.ch](http://www.freitag.ch/www.freitag.ch/Reference/pa/R521) Swiss retailer Freitag has created a line of unique travel bags called R531 Coolidge that are made from [upcycled tarpaulins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-4) collected from old trucks. The collection features various technicolor neon bags that are ideal for busy jet setters. Making bags from [recycled tarpaulin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-camping-gear) is actually an ingenious idea since the material is incredibly durable and waterproof making these bags super long-lasting. The bags are made from upcycled colorful tarpaulins that were used on trucks for over ten years. The aging has added a chic distressed look to the tarpaulin material that has been cut up and repurposed to make these luxurious travel bags. The bags come with a sleek fold over top complete with seamless pockets and side clips for sturdy travel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Fashion:** Creating unique travel bags from recycled materials like truck tarps presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Utilizing durable and waterproof materials like tarpaulins for bags highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the sustainable fashion industry. - **Circular Economy:** The upcycling of truck tarps into stylish travel bags demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation in the circular economy by turning waste materials into high-quality products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can explore partnerships with upcycling companies to offer unique and sustainable products like travel bags made from recycled truck tarps. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the sustainable fashion industry can incorporate upcycled materials like tarpaulins into their production processes to create innovative and environmentally-friendly products. - **Travel Accessories:** Travel accessory companies can leverage the trend of upcycled tarpaulin totes to offer durable and stylish bags for busy travelers. ## 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) - [Stylish Cooler Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tote-cooler.md) - [Ocean Plastic Laptop Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/targus.md) - [Playful Tarp Charm Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-trucking.md) - [Airline Safety Equipment Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-life-vests.md) - [Commuter-Focused Reflected Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflected-bag.md) - [Tough Tactical Duffle Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spclst-system-duffel-bag.md) - [Upcycled Aircraft Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-2.md)