Jelt's New Cross Body Bag: Made from Recycled Plastic
If you love our Jelt Belts made from recycled plastic, you're going to love these brand new Cross Body Bags!
These bags were made with quality, functionality and sustainability top of mind.
Montana Made
"At Jelt, we're continually on a mission to bring you sustainable products that are made as close to home as possible," said Jelt's co-owner, Amy Auble.
These bags were designed, manufactured and sewn in Montana.
We worked with a local sewer, Rocky of Steadfast Systems, to find just the right materials and design for the new bag.
It's important to us to continue to produce our products in Montana because it keeps our local jobs... local. It also allows us to keep a close eye on the quality of our products and ensures every bag is just right.
Cross Body Bag: Sustainability
These new cross body bags are made from the best recycled plastic material on the market. The material is called ECOPAK™ and is extremely durable and produced with the newest innovations in sustainability.
ECOPAK™ is the world’s only composite fabric made with 100% recycled fiber and film. Each yard up cycles about 20 plastic water bottles into durable technical textiles.
ECOPAK™ is manufactured at eco-friendly facilities powered by hydroelectric energy. Additionally, the material is produced without toxic solvents or VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds) typically found in other recycled material products.
Cross Body Bag: Functionality
This bag was designed for maximum functionality with SIX total pockets! One larger water resistant zipper pouch opens up to reveal three interior pockets sized just perfectly for your phone, your keys or your wallet. There are also two exterior pockets, one on the front and one on the back. The front pocket is also protected with a water resistant zipper.
The bag is completely water resistant, meaning you shouldn't submerge it yet, it will keep everything safe and dry if you're caught in a rainstorm or out in the snow.
With an adjustable strap, you can wear the cross-body bag across your chest, across your back or even as a fanny pack around your waist.
The cross body bag's material is 97% UV resistant. This means the bag won't wear when exposed to sunlight on your upcoming adventures. The UV covering is also made from non-toxic recycled materials.
Jelt's Commitment to You
As a B-Corp and 1% for the Planet company, we strive to bring you products that are both good for the earth and good for you!
It's so exciting to venture outside the world of belts and bring you a new product that we've worked really hard to get *just* right.
Our hope is that if you're on the market for a new cross body bag, you consider supporting us. If you aren't looking for a new bag, we ask that you would share this article with a friend who might be.
Questions? Please leave a comment below and we'll get back to you!
Photos from: Amanda Drendel