TRANSFORM YOUR MATERIALS
Have surplus textiles, banners, vinyl, deadstock, or dormant inventory? We help turn unused materials into useful products and measurable impact.
Solutions
Have materials to recover, or need products made from recovered materials? Choose the path that best fits where you are.
Have surplus textiles, banners, vinyl, deadstock, or dormant inventory? We help turn unused materials into useful products and measurable impact.
Need responsible products but don’t have materials? Source from Public Thread’s recovered material inventory to create durable sewn goods for your organization.
Solutions
Have materials to recover, or need products made from recovered materials? Choose the path that best fits where you are.
Have surplus textiles, banners, vinyl, deadstock, or dormant inventory? We help turn unused materials into useful products and measurable impact.
Need responsible products but don’t have materials? Source from Public Thread’s recovered material inventory to create durable sewn goods for your organization.
Check out what everyone is saying
I love public threads, what they stand for and what they create!
Kasey was an excellent and thoughtful teacher. He was very patient and helped me design an apron I love!
Love the new space! It was great to sit and knitsurrounded by creativity.
I purchased this super colorful and fun computer sleeve for my laptop and just love it!
Well designed, well made and best of all recycled from a discarded billboard so I felt good just buying it!
Five stars, highly recommend!
Got these for a gift and they were loved by the recipients
Took my bag out for a spin this weekend for a quick getaway in SW Michigan Harbor Country. The bag was not only beautiful in it's design, but also in it's construction. Love the comfort of the straps and the sturdy lining. I showed it to my sewist mother and she coo-ed. Thank you. Thank you.
Love the look and roominess of this bag. It's perfect for all of my Apple products. It keeps everything in one place so I alway know where they're are and makes it easy to travel.
Just used our bag for a weekend trip to Chicago. I had a lot of heavy stuff and the straps held up great. Love the side pockets too. Such a cool pattern and happy to be supporting local sustainable products.
This bag fits everything you need day to day. I love that you can wear it different ways and it goes with everything. It is very high quality and I can’t stop recommending to everyone I know!
We got these for our team and we love them.
A few things to note:
- We love the metal clasp (not visible) on the bridge of the nose - makes it easy for our people with glasses.
- We also wear our disposable masks under these masks for extra protection.
- They don't hurt our ears and are super comfy!
Family members enjoyed getting a tile in their stockings this year - lots of different thoughts on how to use them (e.g., computer dongles, travel make up) - folks loved the different colors and textures
I bought several of these to bring to family gift exchanges this year and at each party, they were THE gift. They are the perfect size for travel, make-up, emergency kits, toys, whatever!
My grandsons were excited to know these were made here in Grand Rapids. They both are on travel soccer teams & needed bags for their personals. Wonderful size for them.
These bags are very well-made and hold a lot of stuff! They will be my go-to for shopping.
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