Raw material
Voos - Akkale Automotive
Sturdy leftover pieces from VOOS's production process, a company producing insulation for the automotive industry, which would normally be disposed of by incineration, have been collected for Bold Cool.
Bold Cool
Heat-proof. Sun-proof. Bold by design.
A thermal bag built from first-class automotive-grade insulation, rescued from VOOS before it ever hit a vehicle. Seven layers, three reflective aluminium sheets, one very bold colourway.
Repurposing waste materials reduces overall waste and drives more efficient use of resources, cutting environmental footprint across the supply chain.
Repurposing processes run on minimal energy and carbon output compared with virgin-material production, contributing concrete steps against climate change.
Delivered through collaboration across independent businesses in three countries — proof that cross-sector partnerships can scale sustainable production.
Beat the heat.
BC26
$19.20
VAT excluded · excl. shipping
Details
- 7-layer automotive-grade thermal composite
- 20 × 10 × 10 cm, limited to 100 units
- Three reflective aluminium layers, dual fibre insulation
- Colourful YKK Type 5 zipper with metal puller
Materials
Thermal insulation composite (automotive grade), sourced from VOOS — Akkale Automotive (Kemalpaşa, İzmir). YKK Type 5 colored nylon zipper with metal puller and slider.
Every panel started as automotive insulation offcut, headed for incineration — rescued by VOOS, then rebuilt by hand into something new.
Here's exactly whose hands this piece passed through before it reached yours.
Manufacturing
Dönmez Ayakkabı Çanta
An İzmir-based manufacturer specialising in transforming upcycled materials into functional, durable bag designs. Handles the full production of Bold Cool. Designer: Ahmet Belen.
Hardware
YKK Co., Ltd.
Founded in Japan in 1934, YKK is the globally recognised leader in zippers and fasteners. The YKK Type 5 colored nylon zipper on this product is supplied together with a metal puller and slider.
Brand
Upcycle Hero, LLC
Loading Bag is a brand that combines a passion for fashion and trends with social impact and environmental responsibility. Founded by a committed team that believes in the power of recycling and the philosophy of slow fashion, Loading Bag stands out for its dedication to sustainability and its goal of making a difference in the fashion industry.