Urban Velo posted this great DIY video on how to make a messenger bag out of vinyl posters or plastic bags from grocery stores. I wouldn’t ever trust myself to make a bag for every day use, but I would like to try fusing plastic bags together to form a Tyvek-like material. I could easily use free Tyvek for all sorts of stuff. Maybe I’ll make some durable and water-resistant folders to put into my existing messenger bag. That would be nice.
Spring 2009 Life Collection from DC Shoes features Tyvek
March 12, 2009 @ 7:15 pm
Two sneakers from DC’s Spring 2009 Life Collection feature the amazing Tyvek super-material on the outside of the shoe. One shoe comes in white, purple, and orange and the other comes in a brown and gold. The Tyvek adds a nice distressed look to the shoe without having to worry about the material cracking (because Tyvek is ultra-strong and durable).
Marcus Troy has the cheesy story that inspired these shoes but I honestly couldn’t care less about that. I just think these look nice. Plus, I like Tyvek.
The Comic Book Mighty Wallet
December 3, 2008 @ 3:40 am
Here’s part 2 of my trip to MAD (part one can be seen and read here).
This time around, I’m showing off a Mighty Wallet by Dynomighty Design that I bought at the MAD Store. I’ve seen plenty of wallets made of alternative materials before, but this Mighty Wallet is certainly the best that I’ve come across.
The Mighty Wallet is made from Tyvek, a very strong, light-weight material made of flashspun fibers that is 100% recyclable and made from 25% recycled content (even the package that it comes in is recyclable!). Upon touching the Mighty Wallet, I immediately recognized the texture and feel of the material as the same that’s being used on USPS Express Mail envelopes (the kind you use for soft goods).
The properties of Tyvek allow the wallet to expand and contract according to your needs. It can hold up to 16 credit cards in its 2 credit card pockets on the inside. On the outside, there is a convenient quick-slip slot to put anything from receipts to business cards without ever having to open up your wallet.
All Mighty Wallets are tear-resistant, water-resistant, and stain-resistant and cost $15 online or $18 at the MAD Store.
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