The article highlights the “Best of Sin City” from rock star jewelry to spas to restaurants. According to Vegas Magazine, the “Best Eco Fashion” can be found at Oya Eco-Couture and Sea Bags is amongst other great green companies such as Loomstate and EcoSkin.

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas? Not when it comes to Sea Bags.

Because we believe in what Greenopolis is promoting, we were thrilled to have Sea Bags written about in a recent article. Not to mention they highlighted so many of our products as suggestions for a Labor Day getaway! And what’s equally impressive is how many people shared the article through Facebook and Twitter. Thanks, Greenopolis, for the Sea Bags love!

She had heard about the Sea Bags store in her hometown (we love how news spreads like that). She decided to come check out the place where we would eventually turn their old sails one day into something useful that also helps the environment as well. As much as they love the beautiful state of Maine, she loves her new Sea Bag that tells her retirement story equally as much.

Featured: Medium SAIL tote.

SWORDS enters the high risk world of New England’s long line fishermen who risk all to catch an elusive prey – swordfish – in some of the most dangerous waters on the planet. Tune in to watch Linda and her crew work hard to haul in the fish and put their life on the line.

Don’t forget that you can purchase a signed copy of Linda’s new book, SeaWorthy, through the Sea Bags website or pair it with a custom Sword Tote for just $150. The large tote is made from recycled kevlar sails and features hemp rope for handles. It makes a great gift!

Here’s how it works: From now through September 3rd if you place a new North sail order you’ll automatically receive 25% off the purchase price of your new North sail. They’ll send you a FREE UPS shipping tag along with your new sail so you can ship your old sail to the North Recycling Center. But of course that’s not all! You’ll also get a FREE large tote bag made from recycled sail cloth by Sea Bags, designed by Beth herself!

Not only are you helping to save the planet, but you’re saving money on your new sails as well! Visit the North Sails “Think Green, Buy Blue” page for more information and to register.

We’ve seen Sea Bags used on the beach for carrying towels, books, suntan lotion and snacks, but they also make for a great bag to carry the kids’ toys. The sturdy rope handle allows you (or them if you’re lucky) to carry  a ton of toys and perhaps the best part is that you can wash the tote when you get home and hang it to dry. It’ll be ready when you are to hit the beach again!

But going green means a lot more than simply looking for organic cotton or eco-friendly dyes (though these are good characteristics). When I buy stuff I ask myself the following: How long this will last? Do I need it? If it’s clothing, does it fit and drape well? I’m not afraid to spend a little more money on something if I know it will last for ages — nor am I afraid of hand-me-downs, vintage, or stretching basics as far as they can go. I wouldn’t call myself a minimalist, but I don’t like the idea of having too much stuff. I buy for keeps.

So when my sister came home with a Sea Bags tote a few years ago (above), my eyes were drawn straight to it. And when she told me the bag was made from recycled sails from the sail loft where her husband works, my eyes lit up. Here was a Bag I Could Get Behind! If you’ve ever gotten up close and personal with a sailboat sail, then you know just how long-lasting these textiles are. But Sea Bags aren’t just durable, they’re also adorable. And if you live in a place like Newport, RI, as my sister and I do, then carrying a good-looking tote made from reused materials from a local company makes for a great story to tell when you turn heads with one (which you will).

Longevity, style, reuse, and local flair, all tied together with soft cotton rope? Sea Bags can drop anchor in my closet any day.

We love to do fun things at our workshop on the wharf and recently Sea Bags hosted a booksigning for Linda Greenlaw. It was fun to move the machines back and have a crowd in here. We had a cast of characters that was anything but a normal booksigning. Linda had 2 marriage proposals, signed a baseball, and even received a hand-made pirate doll.

We also met a family that came from California just to see where Sea Bags are made. Food & Wine recently called our shop a “museum” for our designs and the crowd that evening was able to see it up close and personal.  We love that and hope people will find their way down our wharf for an event or even just to say hi.

Don’t forget you can buy Linda’s new book, “SeaWorthy,” and our new Sword Tote for a special price $150 through our website.

The picture above is of Linda with Sonia and Alicia. Alicia is sporting the Stephanie Harmon for Sea Bags dress out of recycled sails.

Image via: SailMaine.

We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with SailMaine to create a scholarship fund to introduce and encourage students ages 8-18 to learn the sport of sailing.

Individuals who drop off a sail to Sea Bags will receive a complimentary Sea Bags accessory, or, they can donate their sail to the “Sea Bags Scholarship Fund.” We will then donate to SailMaine, made as a quarterly donation. The program started in 2007 and has just been enhanced by this commitment to work together. 

SailMaine is a non-profit organization formed to support sailing in Maine at the grass-roots, community level. SailMaine connects people of all ages and abilities to the coast of Maine through fun and affordable sailing education, recreation, and competition, stimulating individual growth and creating community.

“We know that all children should have the opportunity to sail and we’re thrilled to be a part of these efforts,” said Hannah Kubiak and Beth Shissler, co-owners of Sea Bags. “Partnering with SailMaine is a perfect match for our business and we’re extremely proud to support our local community.”

Sails can be dropped off at Sea Bags located at 25 Custom House Wharf in Portland, ME. For further information about the program, call Sea Bags at 1.888.210.0744.

The magazine features our Custom House Gull tote - a new addition to our website. It can be purchased for $145.