Ken Kobrick and Angela Greene came up with a very cool idea; why not reinvent the American handbag into something far more eco-friendly? Soon they were utilizing rubber inner-tubing from large tires as the primary ingredient for their handbags.
According to Ken, "The idea was born when Angela purchased a
backpack made from inner tubes. Inspired to create their own
collection they decided to take on the creative challenge of using
discarded tractor tire inner tubes and converting them into high-end,
luxury accessories. Deciding to make a "green" impact on the
accessories market was logical, because Kobrick and Greene are both
committed to recycling, and they were passionate about creating
products that were functional as well as unique and classic in design."
Passchal incorporates leather trim. However, all the leathers used are by-products, vegetable dyed
and chrome free. All bags are handmade with inner tubes which are collected in the United States. Undergoing a rigorous multi-day cleaning process, the rubber material is safe to be used as a purse. Passchal has recycled over 32 tons of inner tubes and continues to move forward in the highly competitive fashion industry.
Ken Kobrick sent two purses out for me to try in early March. "The Bag" and the Hobo - I loved both of them and felt they were very stylish and sturdy. You can see in the photos there is a lot of room in the Hobo.
Although I was given the incredible green and eco-friendly purses from Passchal, I felt it best to donate these products to a women's organization that focuses on helping the underprivileged find jobs. Thanks for the lovely experience Passchal! I highly recommend these awesome green handbags.
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