8-HZ

8-hz transitions single-use plastic into beautiful products, up-cycling them to help prevent plastics from getting into the oceans. Their ethos is simple, leave the earth in a better place for our future.

Their recycled polyester fabric (100% rPET) has a 70% lower carbon footprint and is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles for both their canvas and liner fabrics.

They started with bags and backpacks but also developing caps and hats made from their fabric. They are also developing hard goods made from recycled plastics.

The clothing industry is one of the largest global polluters in the form of waste during manufacturing, and for plastic micro-fibers/microplastics released into water from washing or swimming. Their bags don't need that type of washing.  

It takes 23 recycled plastic bottles to make the 8Hz Hatch Backpack. That’s saving 23 plastic bottles from the ocean and landfills.

They are currently testing 3D printing with 90-100% recycled material for backpack parts and products. Their current Large 24L bag uses a 3D printed magnetic strip.

In the future, 8Hz Designs will include accessories, household hard goods, office goods and more, all with the 8Hz design brand of portability, and multi-use innovation. Although 3D printing isn't ideal for everything, it's a good solution for some specialty parts that are unavailable in recycled plastic. 

The team is currently talking to brands on co-branding opportunities to help create a circular message for a brand and their customers.