GENERAL PRODUCTS BROCHURE

Made in South Africa by small producers means that buying these products not only contributes

to caring for the environment and aids in job creation, building capacity and skills, and advancing sustainability. All products carry the EKO R – Registered Trademark

Products made from recycled PVC billboards, polyester marketing waste & foil waste. Can be trimmed with hessian and/or shweshwe.

Computer & Tablet Bags

LARGE UPCYCLED PVC BANNER LAPTOP BAG (PVC09)

Made from recycled PVC billboards. Padded inside and zipper pocket on outside.Carry handles with pvc handle grip. Good for carrying charger and extras when travelling. Dimensions : 41 (W) x 31(H) x 6 (G).

SLIMLINE UPCYCLED PVC BANNER LAPTOP BAG (PVC08) Made from PVC billboards. Padded inside. Outside zipped pocket. Dimensions : 41(W) x 31 (H) x 3 (G)

UPCYCLED PVC BANNER LAPTOP POUCH (PVC10)

Made from PVC billboards. With zipper. Padded and lined with polyester waste. Dimensions : 40 (w) x 31(H) x 3 (G)

HESSIAN/SHWESHWE/ UPCYCLED PVC BANNER TABLET SLING BAG (HPVC12)

Made from PVC billboards on the inside and covered with hessian and shweshwe on the outside. Open PVC divider pocket inside. Adjustable sling strap. Dimensions : 28 (H) x 21(W) x 3(G).

UPCYCLED PVC BANNER TABLET POUCH (PVC11)

Made from PVC billboards. With zipper . Outside pocket with Velcro fastening padded and lined with polyester waste. Dimensions : 21 (W) x 28 (H) x 3 (G)

UPCYCLED PVC BANNER TABLET SLING POUCH (PVC11A)

Made from PVC billboards. Adjustable sling strap, Velcro fastening on outside pocket. Lined with polyester waste. Dimensions : 21 (W) x 28 (H) x 3 (G).

UPCYCLED PVC BANNER & SHWESHWE TABLET POUCH (PVC11B)

Made from shweshwe, PVC billboards and polyester waste. With zipper . Outside pocket with Velcro fastening padded and lined with polyester waste. Dimensions : 21 (W) x 28 (H) x 3 (G)

UPCYCLED PVC BANNER TABLET SLING BAG (PVC11C)

Made from PVC billboards. Adjustable sling strap. Lined with polyester waste. Dimensions : 21 (W) x 28 (H) x 3 (G).

UPCYCLED PVC BANNER TABLET SLING BAG WITH PIPING (PVC12) Made from PVC billboards. Adjustable sling strap, zipped outside pocket. Lined with polyester waste. Dimensions : 21 (W) x 28 (H) x 3 (G).

UPCYCLED PVC BANNER TABLET SLING BAG WITH FLAP & MAGNETIC CLOSURE (PVC12A) Made from PVC billboards and polyester waste. Outside zipped pocket under flap. Magnetic stud closure. Padded and lined inside with polyester waste. Open PVC divider pocket inside. Dimensions : 30(H) x 25(W) x 3(G).

Gift Bags

SMALL UPCYCLED PVC BANNER GIFT BAG (PVC50)

Made from recycled PVC billboards. Dimensions : 20 (W) x 20 (H) x 15 (G) cm.

MINI UPCYCLED PVC BANNER GIFT BAG (PVC53)

Made from PVC billboards. 2.5cm Velcro closure in middle and handles on either side of Velcro. Dimensions : 11 (W) x 14 (H) x 8 (G) cm.

Shopping Bags

UPCYCLED PVC BANNER SHOPPER (PVC13)

Made from PVC billboards. 2 x webbing carry handles. Dimensions : 41 (W) x 34.5 (H) x 19 (G) cm.

BLACK UPCYCLED PVC BANNER, HESSIAN & SHWESHWE SLING SHOPPER (HPVC14) Made in South Africa from colourful PVC billboards on the inside and covered with hessian on the outside. Shweshwe detail on flap and strap (Various colours & designs available) - 10cm strip on one side of the bag. Black PVC gussets. Webbing sling strap. Hessian available in green, turquoise, navy blue, brown and red. Dimensions : 30(W) x 33 (H) 9.5 (G).

BLACK UPCYCLED PVC BANNER WITH SHWESHWE SLING SHOPPER (PVCB14)

Made from the reverse side of waste PVC billboards which are black. Assorted coloured shweshwe trim is used - 10cm strip on one side of the bag. Inside each bag is unique with different colours and patterns of the billboards. Webbing sling strap. Velcro fastening. Dimensions : 30(W) x 33 (H) 9.5 (G).

UPCYCLED PVC BANNER SLING SHOPPER (PVC14) Made from PVC Billboards. 1 x webbing sling strap. Dimensions : 30(W) x 33 (H) 9.5 (G).

Tote Bags

UPCYCLED PVC BANNER TOTE BAG (PVC15)

Made from PVC Billboards. Dimensions : 39 (W) x 37 (H). Base of bag is 18 x 18 when opened.

UPCYCLED PVC BANNER LARGE TOTE BAG (PVC06) Made from PVC billboards. Handles 70cm in length. Zip closure. Dimensions : 54(W) x 34(H) x 14(D).

Drawstring Bags

UPCYCLED POLYESTER BANNER DRAWSTRING BAG (PVC17) Dimensions : 30(W) x 40(H). Made from polyester waste

Backpacks

UPCYCLED PVC BANNER BACKPACK (PVC35)

Made in South Africa from PVC billboards. Flush zipped outside pocket. Lined inside with polyester waste and a PVC pocket divider. Shoulder straps padded for comfort. 29 (W )x 43 (H)x 14 (G).

Coolers & Lunch Bags

SMALL UPCYCLED PVC BANNER COOLER BAG WITH PIPING (PVC30) Made from PVC billboards. With carry handle and piping. Insulated. Dimensions : 23(W) x 17(H).

SMALL UPCYCLED PVC BANNER COOLER BAG WITH BINDING (PVC30A) Made in South Africa from PVC billboards. With carry handle and binding. Insulated. Dimensions : 23(W) x 17(H).

SMALL UPCYCLED PVC BANNER LUNCH BAG WITH BINDING (PVC51)

Made from PVC billboards or foil waste. Velcro closure and small carry handle. Insulated. Dimensions : 22(h) x 19(w) x 12 (g) cm.

UPCYCLED PVC BANNER LUNCH COOLER WITH PIPING (PVC52) / UPCYCLED PVC BANNER LUNCH COOLER WITH BINDING (PVC52A) Made from PVC billboards or foil waste. Zippered closure and small carry handle. Insulated. Dimensions : 22(h) x 20(w) x 7 (g) cm.

UPCYCLED PVC BANNER 6 PACK CARRY BAG (PVC31)

Made from PVC billboards. Not insulated. Dimensions : 25 (W) x 15(H) x 15(G).

UPCYCLED PVC BANNER WINE BAGS (PVC32)

Made from PVC billboards. With one short carry handle. Dimensions : 12.5 (W) x 32(H) x 12(G).

Cosmetic & Toiletry Bags

LADIES UPCYCLED PVC BANNER COSMETIC PURSE (PVC42)

Made from PVC Billboards. No inner compartments or zips. Dimensions : 18(w) x 11 (H) x 6 (bottom gusset).

LADIES UPCYCLED PVC BANNER & SHWESHWE COSMETIC PURSE (SPVC42)

Made from PVC Billboards covered with shweshwe fabric. No inner compartments or zips. Dimensions : 18(w) x 11 (H) x 6 (bottom gusset).

UPCYCLED PVC BANNER LADIES COSMETIC BAG (PVC33) Made from PVC Billboards. No inner compartments or zips . Dimensions : 21.5 (W) x 15(H) x 6(G).

UPCYCLED PVC BANNER MEN’S TOILETRY BAG (PVC34)

Made from PVC Billboards. Outer zip pocket, carry handle. Dimensions : 25 (W) x 13 (H) x 13 (G).

UPCYCLED PVC BANNER UNISEX TOILETRY BAG (PVC54)

Made from PVC Billboards. Webbing carry handle. No outer pocket. Dimensions : 25 (W) x 12 (H) x 12 (G).

Keyrings

UPCYCLED PVC BANNER ZIPPED KEY COIN WALLET (PVC27)

Made of recycled billboards/banners, and trimmed with polyester waste, this is a neat small wallet for handbag or pocket. Zipper closure and can be attached to a key ring. Dimensions : 10 x 12.5. Made from PVC billboards and polyester waste.

UPCYCLED PVC BANNER VELCRO KEY COIN WALLET (PVC27A)

Made of recycled billboards/banners, and trimmed with polyester waste, this is a neat small wallet for handbag or pocket. Velcro closure and can be attached to a key ring. Dimensions : 10 x 12.5. Made from PVC billboards and polyester waste.

UPCYCLED PVC BANNER CARD HOLDER (PVC29)

Made from PVC billboards.

Pencil Cases

UPCYCLED PVC BANNER PENCIL CASES

Made from PVC billboards. Small (PVC24) 23(W) x12(H). Large – (PVC25) 35(W) x 14.5(H)

Folders and book covers

Folders and book covers can be made from a combination of recycled PVC billboards, hessian and shweshwe or from recycled billboards only.

HESSIAN/SHWESHWE/ UPCYCLED PVC BANNER FOLDERS A4 Zip around - (HPVC20z) / No zip - HPVC20nz A5 Zip around - (HPVC21z) / No zip (HPVC21nz)

Made from PVC billboards on the inside and covered with hessian and a shweshwe trim. Various patterns and colours of shweshwe avaialble. With binding on outside. Business card and pen holder, and pockets on inside. No stationery included. Hessian available in green, turquoise, navy blue, brown and red. Dimensions : A4 - 25 (W) x 32.2(H). A5 -18(W) x 24.7 (H).

UPCYCLED PVC BANNER FOLDERS A4 Zip around - (PVC20z) / No zip - PVC20nz A5 Zip around - (PVC21z) / No zip (PVC21nz) Made from PVC billboards. With binding on outside. Business card and pen holder, and pockets on inside. No stationery included. Dimensions : A4 - 25 (W) x 32.2(H). A5 -18(W) x 24.7 (H).

SHWESHWE/ UPCYCLED PVC BANNER FOLDERS A4 Zip around - (SPVC20z) / No zip - SPVC20nz A5 Zip around - (SPVC21z) / No zip (SPVC21nz) Made from PVC billboards on the inside and covered with shweshwe on the outside. Various patterns and colours of shweshwe available. With binding on outside. Business card and pen holder, and pockets on inside. No stationery included. Dimensions : A4 - 25 (W) x 32.2(H). A5 -18(W) x 24.7 (H).

HESSIAN, SHWESHWE & UPCYCLED PVC BANNER BOOK OR DIARY COVERS (HPVC22 - A5) & (HPVC23 - A4)

Made from PVC billboards on the inside and covered with hessian and a shweshwe trim. Various patterns and colours of shweshwe avaialble. With binding on outside. Hessian available in green, turquoise, navy blue, brown and red. Dimensions : A4 - 25 (W) x 32.2(H). A5 -18(W) x 24.7 (H).

UPCYCLED PVC BANNER BOOK OR DIARY COVERS (PVC22 - A5) & (PVC 23 - A4)

Made from PVC billboards Dimensions : A4 - 25 (W) x 32.2(H). A5 -18(W) x 24.7 (H).

SHWESHWE & UPCYCLED PVC BANNER BOOK OR DIARY COVERS (SPVC22 - A5) & (SPVC23 - A4)

Made from PVC billboards on the inside and covered with shweshwe. Various patterns and colours of shweshwe avaialble. With binding on outside. Dimensions : A4 - 25 (W) x 32.2(H). A5 -18(W) x 24.7 (H).

Hessian Products

The bags below are made from hessian. Branding : Screen printing. Max no of colours is 1 (dependent on logo complexity).

Full colour fabric label (15 x 5cm) sewn on in preferred position. Full colour PVC label (9 x 5cm) sewn on in preferred position. Heat transfer. Prices on request.

Hessian Casual Bag. (E146)

Lining inside, small Velcro fastener. Sling Strap. Casual yet funky bag which sits on hip. Dimensions : 38cm x 30cm.

Hessian Drawstring Gift Bags

Made form Hessian. Made in a variety of sizes and we can customize the size to suit your needs. Dimensions : Small (E143) : 13.5cm x 11cm . Medium (E144) : 16cm x 26cm

Hessian Gift Bag (E145) Made from hessian. Gift bag with 2 handles. Dimensions : 17cm x 17cm x 11cm

Hessian Document Bag (E140).

Made from hessian. 2 x shoulder straps. Dimensions : 30 cm (W) x 35 cm (H).

HESSIAN DOCUMENT BAG WITH SHWESHWE TRIM (E140A).

Made in South Africa from hessian. Perfect for A4 books or folders. 2 x shoulder straps. Unlined. No gusset. Shweshwe available in a variety of colours. Hessian available in green, turquoise, navy blue, brown and red. Dimensions : 30 cm (W) x 35 cm (H).

Hessian Shoulder Bag (E141)

Made from Hessian. Dimensions : 30 x 25 x 9cm .

Blankets

POLAR FLEECE TRIMMED WITH SHWESHWE.

Polar fleece available in a variety of colours. Shweshwe available in a variety of colours and patterns. Branding : Full colour fabric label sewn on in preferred position.

Standard size : 15 cm x 5 cm. Other sizes on request. The blankets are made by a registered NPO and Training Centre Trust which was started in 1986 to alleviate poverty in the areas surrounding Botha’s Hill and the Valley of a Thousand Hills in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Due to the success in these areas, training is now held throughout the entire province. They conduct skills training to develop unique craft products as an income generation project for community members through-out Kwa-Zulu Natal.

Knee Blanket. (BK01) 125cm x 65cm. Picnic Blanket. (BP01)

150cm x 130cm.

Examples of branding on our products

We highly recommend including the story behind the billboard products. An example below:

Photo stories

We are happy to supply an electronic photo story of your order. This will detail the “story” behind the order. It will document the whole process of making the order. It will detail in pictures and words what waste was used, picture the production process and then end product made. Also provide facts such a show many jobs were created or machines bought from the order. See example below of cosmetic bags made for Unilever from Omo billboards. Your cosmetic bag was made here in South Africa out of end of campaign Unilever PVC Billboards that once advertised your favourite brands.

Omo Billboard that used to be on a highway End of campaign billboard ready for cutting into components.

Hard at work, the team works together to produce your bag.

THE FINAL RESULT

We hope you enjoy your cosmetic bag that has contributed to caring for our environment and given meaningful work to the talented team who made them. 8 people worked full time on this project over 10 days during which 2 additional

jobs were created.