# Upcycled T-Shirt Blankets Project Repat Lets You Literally Wrap Yourself in Memories By Katy Gathright | Published 2012-09-19 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-custom-blankets References: [designedgood](http://www.designedgood.com/products/custom-made-upcycled-t-shirt-blanket) & [blog.designedgood](http://blog.designedgood.com/2012/09/19/new-sales-what-do-joshs-bar-mitzvah-and-fair-wage-work-have-in-common/) "Make new friends but keep the old" could pretty much be the mantra that you repeat as you order these [upcycled custom blankets](http://www.designedgood.com/products/custom-made-upcycled-t-shirt-blanket) by Project Repat. Project Repat takes in the t-shirts you love, but would never want to wear again and converts them into new blankets. They're available now at [Designed Good](http://www.designedgood.com), which is telling the story of Project Repat's mission on its website. Upcycling is a worthy cause in itself, but Designed Good is also highlighting its other ethical edge: fair wage manufacturing in the USA. Project Repat works with [NuPath](http://nupathinc.org), a company that employs disabled adults, and [Opportunity Threads](http://opportunitythreads.com), which actually gives all workers a percentage of the company, both of which operate within the United States. These upcycled custom blankets are not just cool, they're a solution to the [graveyard of shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-to-order) in your closet, a way to support [fair labor companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-klein) and a quick and easy way to get warm in a meaningful way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Upcycling:** There's a growing demand for upcycling products, creating an opportunity for businesses to reduce waste and help the environment. - **Customization:** Consumers want unique and personalized products, which presents an opportunity for businesses to offer customized options like Project Repat's upcycled blankets. - **Social Responsibility:** More consumers are seeking ethical products and supporting fair labor practices, creating an opportunity for businesses to prioritize social responsibility in their operations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sustainable Fashion:** Companies in the fashion industry can adopt upcycling practices and prioritize sustainability to appeal to consumers' growing environmental concerns. - **Online Retail:** Online retailers can offer customization options for their products to appeal to consumers' desire for unique and personalized items. - **Social Enterprises:** Businesses can follow the example of Project Repat and partner with fair labor companies, contributing to social responsibility while also creating unique and desirable products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Tech-Themed Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-macintosh.md) - [Upcycled Outdoor Down Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebird-down-blanket.md) - [Understated Ultra-Soft Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-blanket.md) - [Chromatic Natural Landscape Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rumpl-retro-elements-blankets.md) - [Ultra-Cozy Large Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-blanket.md) - [Modern Stripe Throw Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stripe-throw-blanket.md) - [Ultra-Comfortable Home Blanket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windowpane-blanket.md) - [Map-Inspired Fleece Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xplorer-maps.md) - [Designer-Forward Blanket Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blanket-collections.md)