SUSTAINABLE IN
EVERYTHING WE DO
- Our Mission
- Why Recycled Sail?
- How We Define Sustainable
- How We Make A Sea Bag
"Sustainability" is a core tenet of Sea Bags...
...and we strive to embody sustainability in every aspect of our business. We seek out opportunities in each step of the production process to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Sourcing Components in the US
We elect to work with US manufacturers as close to home as possible.
Using Recycled Sails/Sail Cloth
We recycle material from the sailmaking process.
Scraps for Tags
Any piece of sail cloth too small to be used for a bag is recycled into our iconic hangtag.
Made in the Usa — Made in Maine
We're proud to stay true to our roots and handcraft all our bags on the waterfront in Maine.
Solar Power
We offset all energy used in our production process with solar credits.
Minimal Packaging
We minimize packaging material we use when shipping to customers and reuse boxes dozens of times shipping to our stores.
Marine Salvage as Décor
We reclaim traps, buoys, and nets from beaches to build our product displays.
Durable, Useful, Made to Last
Our bags are handmade and held to the highest quality standards to ensure they last.
Product Repairs
We're committed to the longevity of our products. In the rare instance something fails, we try to fix it.
THE ANATOMY OF
A RECYCLED SAIL
Since our founding in 1999, the goal has remained the same; repurpose as much recycled sail cloth as possible into handmade, stylish totes and accessories.
Our skilled sail cutters strip the hardware from the sails and begin templating at the sweet spot, the Vintage Sail Insignia. They plan how to optimize the sail's yield, considering unique stitching and character marks.
Ensuring that no material goes to waste, the sails are cut by hand and begin their journey toward becoming a Sea Bag.
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Committed to Sustainability
From the creation of the first tote, our mission has remained the same. We recycle as many sails as possible to hand-make bags at home in Maine. Each bag we produce is a durable and coveted product designed to last.