Sword & Plough Recycle Military Fabric with Aid from Army Veterans
Ian Andrew Panganiban — April 28, 2013 — Social Good
References: swordandplough
People often have difficulty relating experiences with people -- let alone army veterans. The Sword & Plough is a bag company that works together with veterans to recycle old military fabrics into stylish bags and garments to help people attain a form of understanding about the military.
The products are made through the hiring of veterans, which is a great way of giving back to these retired army personnel. The bags are created from several thousand pounds of military surplus fabrics that would've ended up in the dumpster -- you're not only helping out veterans, but also the environment! Then eco-leather is used to add further details to the bags. The non-profit group Green Vets Los Angeles makes the materials with all manufacturing payments going to the veteran's salaries and future veteran workers.
The products are made through the hiring of veterans, which is a great way of giving back to these retired army personnel. The bags are created from several thousand pounds of military surplus fabrics that would've ended up in the dumpster -- you're not only helping out veterans, but also the environment! Then eco-leather is used to add further details to the bags. The non-profit group Green Vets Los Angeles makes the materials with all manufacturing payments going to the veteran's salaries and future veteran workers.
Trend Themes
1. Recycled Military Fabrics - The trend of recycling military fabrics into stylish bags and garments offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainable fashion.
2. Hiring Veterans - The trend of hiring veterans to create these products presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in social entrepreneurship and job creation.
3. Eco-leather Details - The trend of using eco-leather to add further details to the bags offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainable materials and accessories.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of recycling military fabrics and hiring veterans to create stylish and socially impactful products.
2. Sustainability - The sustainability industry can leverage the trend of recycling military fabrics and using eco-leather details to promote environmentally friendly practices.
3. Non-profit - The non-profit industry can collaborate with organizations like Sword & Plough and Green Vets Los Angeles to support job creation for veterans and promote social causes.
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