Urban Cooler 2026

Keeps it cold. Looks hot.

A foil-lined, wipe-clean cool bag cut from salvaged tarp, with a liner rescued from the car industry. Around six litres of chilled.

Keeps it cold. Looks hot.

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 four independent businesses in three countries — proof that cross-sector partnerships can scale sustainable production.

Cold, sorted.

Here's exactly whose hands this piece passed through before it reached yours.

1

Raw material

Gencer Branda Tente

Unkapını, Istanbul · 1–9 employees

Produces durable tarpaulins, truck tarpaulins and tent systems from 100% PVC material. The billboard and tarpaulin material for Urban Cooler's outer shell is sourced directly from their offcuts.

2

Manufacturing

Dönmez Ayakkabı Çanta

İzmir, Turkey · 10–99 employees

An İzmir-based manufacturer specialising in transforming upcycled materials into functional, durable bag designs. Handles the full production of the Loading Bag collection. Designer: Ahmet Belen.

3

Hardware

YKK Co., Ltd.

Istanbul, Turkey · 1000+ employees

Founded in Japan in 1934, YKK is the globally recognised leader in zippers and fasteners. The YKK Vislon Type 5 Bone zipper on this bag is made from 100% recycled plastic, sourced from YKK Istanbul.

4

Brand

Upcycle Hero, LLC

Texas, United States · 1–9 employees

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.