The Treecycle collection is a Harvey’s Seatbelt Bags staple. The collection has been around for years and is getting recognition for its creative way of using reclaimed seatbelts to form bags, laptop cases, wallets and coin purses. They have been featured in many magazines, and several news segments as well. These bags are definitely something to keep your eyes open for as we make our fashion and lifestyles a little greener.
The collection features several colors of seatbelts woven together to form a unique mesh of colors that would match any car interior, or outfit. The webbing they use in this collection is reclaimed webbing from the auto industry that can not be used in the manufacturing of cars. It may be leftovers from a model no longer being made, or the color may not have met the expectations of the manufacturer. The webbing looks great, just not up to par for the car designers. The mix of colors varies bag to bag. The same colors are used, however the way they are put together changes the feel of each bag. The lining of the bags are hemp and feature a Treecycle logo consisting of three seatbelts resembling the recycle symbol. They have even gone as far as to use water based inks to make this a truly green bag. The bags are made right here in the USA as well so the cost to manufacture and ship the bags is reduced.
Here are some of the shapes and sizes offered in the Treecycle collection from Harveys:
Large Satchel– This is a classic size that is perfect for most everyday wear. Its large enough to hold everything you need without feeling bulky. The large Treecycle Satchel sells for $148.
Boat Tote – The Boat Tote is just that. I perfect bag for bringing along all your summer accessoried to the beach of anywhere really. It’s different from the others as it is not made of woven seatbelts, but horizontally sitched seatbelt webbing. This gives the bag a lightweight design. Its available in medium and large sizes. The medium Treecycle Boat Tote sells for $108.
Laptop Case – This is a great bag for smaller laptops. It features small hardles as well as an adjustable strap to sling you laptop over your shoulder. There is a padded interior to keep your laptop protected and even a pocket intergrated in. For a larger bag they offer an Executive Laptop Bag as well which sells for $238.
Carry on – This is the perfect bag for traveling and carrying all of your must haves. Measuring 15″ long by 11″ high and 6″ deep this is one of the larger bags offered in the treecycle collection from Harveys. This bag sells for $228.
Carraige Hobo – This is a classy version of the bag that features antique nickel hardware. It features 4 slip pockets, and one zippered pocket internally. It sells for $218. This bag really makes you think twice about how beautiful products can be made from reclaimed items.
Wallet – For all of us who like to match our wallets to our purse Harvey’s offers a matching Treecycle wallet. The clutch wallet seatures the same colors and reclaimed webbing as the bags. Its large enough to carry as a stand along clutch, or it came be tucked away inside your favorite Treecycle bag. It sells for $98.
Keychain – To top off the collection Harvey’s Seatbelt Bags even made a matching keychain featuring the Treecycle logo. This is a good reminder to recycle and go green that you can hang off the strap of your purse, or hang from your keys. It sells for $24.
There are many more sizes available. For a full list visit www.seatbeltbags.com. Harvey’s is definetly doing their part to keep the millions of yards of unused automotive industry seatbelt webbing from our landfills each year,
