This Company Uses Discarded Fabric to Make First-Rate Panel Caps
Plus, score yourself one of two handmade Offcut Caps.
Fabric waste is a huge source of pollution across the globe. In New Zealand alone, 100 million kilograms of textile waste ends up in landfills every year, the equivalent of binning around 150 medium sized men’s t-shirts per person. Textile dyes and glues leech into the earth’s soil and the fabric releases greenhouse gasses as it breaks down.
The realisation of such an issue, in addition to the discovery of a warehouse bursting with brand new discarded fabric, prompted bespoke furniture maker Adrien Taylor and airplane crew member Matt Purcell to launch handmade cap company Offcut Caps.
After launching their first range of caps just before Christmas, and selling out within four days, the best friends have now teamed up with almost a dozen companies to source waste fabrics and save it from going to the landfill. All of Offcut's 5-panel designs are made from offcuts, end-of-line, misprinted or discontinued styles; police and army uniform fabric also feature in the range.
As well as reducing textile waste, Offcut breathe new life into the planet by collaborating with non-profit organisation Trees For the Future to plant a tree with every cap sold.
The highly anticipated second release of Offcut Caps has finally arrived. Initially only available to members of Offcut’s mailing list, the full range is now available to the public.
WE HAVE TWO OFFCUT CAPS TO GIVE AWAY
The all-around good guys at Offcut Caps have given us two of their EIGHT style caps to share with Concrete Playground subscribers. Less than 50 of the design have ever been made. To enter the draw, simply email [email protected] with the subject line ‘Offcut Caps’ along with your contact details.
T&Cs: By entering this competition you agree to signing up to the Offcut Members’ Mailing List for exclusive access to limited range caps. Only one entry per person. You must be a Concrete Playground subscriber to win. The winners will be chosen at 10:30am on March 1.
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