L’upcycling is the new recyclage!
This emerging trend involves reusing materials to create a new high-quality item, sometimes far removed from its original purpose.
By simply repurposing an old product, you can add value to the new object. This technique gives a unique touch and especially a completely original aspect to the final product.
For instance, today, dustbags from luxury bags are being repurposed into interior cushions, which is not such a new concept. In the 90s, developing countries that couldn’t access consumer goods used upcycling to create everyday products. For example, used car tires were used for shoe soles...
The main difference between upcycling and recycling is that a recycled product generally has a lower quality than the original. In the case of upcycling, a new life begins for the material with a completely different purpose.
Just like traditional recycling, upcycling significantly reduces waste and production of garbage. In addition to this primary benefit, upcycling encourages limited, personalized, and therefore unique production!
And what about Espigas?
In our case, we offer you the chance to bring in your old cotton jeans, and we will turn them into a pair of Espigas to explore the world! We also take any fabric scraps and give them a new life! It’s a responsible alternative that perfectly complements our customization options for pairs (redirect to article). Take the first step and bring us your upcycling projects today! It would be a shame to abandon your old vintage-patterned curtains...