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Recycled Cement Laptop bag

Recycled Cement Laptop bag
$149.00 QTY: ADD

The PPC cement bag is a laptop bag, with a difference and is 100% South African.

HOW: It is made out of unused Pretoria Portland Cement paper bags (www.ppc.co.za). The making process is quite long: first the unused paper bag is opened and the various paper layers are separated. Then the top and third layers of paper are fused and bonded with black cotton to make the paper strong and the bag EXTREMELY DURABLE. Once this has been done the material can be treated as a fabric and the pattern drawn, cut and the bag stitched.

INSIDE: There are two sections and two pockets. One pocket is large enough to carry laptop cables whilst the other is the right size for either an iphone or mouse. The divider is padded and separates the laptop from notes or other belongings would be carried in the bag. The base and side of the bag is also padded with foam to protect your laptop.

CLOSURE: With two hidden magnets on the flap.

TREATMENT: The outside surfaces of the bag are Scotch Guarded to be water resistant. With this treatment the bag has been successfully tested in the rain and snow.

The strap of the bag is cotton webbing. This is adjustable.

SIZE: The maximum laptop size that can fit inside this bag is a 15.5".

**PLEASE NOTE THE DESIGN MAY VARY FROM THIS PHOTO**

[PPC has given permission for this product to be manufactured and sold using the original cement paper bags.]

$149.00 QTY: ADD
 

Origin

Cape Town, South Africa

Ethics

Recycled, Eco

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Africans have always been known for artistic handiwork that is both innovative and colourful. In selling their craft on this website we aim to create sustainable employment and empower them. Each item has a genuine African flavour and proves that no matter what, life is worth celebrating!

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