OffChutes

Recycled Parachute and Paraglider Accessories

Ashland, Oregon | 1027 Sales

5 out of 5 stars (273)

OffChutes

Recycled Parachute and Paraglider Accessories

Ashland, Oregon 1027 Sales On Etsy since 2012

5 out of 5 stars (273)

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  • Mens Wallet, Recycled Paraglider Wallet, Mens Bifold, Pocket Wallet, Eco Vegan Urban Wallet, Geometric Billfold, Minimal Wallet, Rad Bifold

    $40.00

  • Cool Mens Wallet, Recycled Paraglider Wallet, Eco Vegan Fabric Billfold, Red Rad BiFold, Slim Wallet for Men, Minimalist Wallet

    $40.00

  • Cool Mens Wallet, Recycled Paraglider Wallet, Eco Vegan Fabric Billfold, Rad BiFold, Slim Wallet for Men, Minimalist Wallet

    $40.00

  • Clutch Wallet, Recycled Paraglider Wallet, Geometric Vegan Wallet, Small Fabric Wallet, Eco Fashion Wallet, Tab and Zip Fashion Wallet

    $49.00

    • Announcement   Bamboo Chutes' upcycled handmade items are fashioned from recycled paragliders and parachutes. My goal is to reduce the addition of material to landfills. All my wallets,bags, purses and accessories are made from the incredibly strong ripstop nylon fabric and cords of used paragliders and parachutes. These giant sails or wings that allow pilots to float in the clouds on thermal winds have a lifespan that renders them useless when they can no longer pass their safety inspections. But the gorgeously colored and incredibly durable fabric gets a second life as unique "green" fashion accessories. No two items that I remake are ever identical. I never know what I will get to work with. Each wing has its own story. Own a piece of the paragliding experience.

    "Lighten your load and reduce your footprint."

    Thanks so much for visiting my shop.

    Please add Offchutes to your Etsy favorites and "Like" the Facebook page (BambooChutes) so you can keep up to date with new additions. You can also follow along on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/offchutes

    Announcement

    Last updated on Mar 28, 2016

    Bamboo Chutes' upcycled handmade items are fashioned from recycled paragliders and parachutes. My goal is to reduce the addition of material to landfills. All my wallets,bags, purses and accessories are made from the incredibly strong ripstop nylon fabric and cords of used paragliders and parachutes. These giant sails or wings that allow pilots to float in the clouds on thermal winds have a lifespan that renders them useless when they can no longer pass their safety inspections. But the gorgeously colored and incredibly durable fabric gets a second life as unique "green" fashion accessories. No two items that I remake are ever identical. I never know what I will get to work with. Each wing has its own story. Own a piece of the paragliding experience.

    "Lighten your load and reduce your footprint."

    Thanks so much for visiting my shop.

    Please add Offchutes to your Etsy favorites and "Like" the Facebook page (BambooChutes) so you can keep up to date with new additions. You can also follow along on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/offchutes

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    • aeroprosuk on Feb 7, 2019

      5 out of 5 stars

      What a great way to cover our paragliding logbooks - with recycled paraglider fabric! Barbara is such an artist!

    • Bradford Glass on Feb 1, 2019

      5 out of 5 stars

      I’ve purchased several items from Barbara at OffChutes. Love them all. They all are well-made, elegant in design, tough as nails, very lightweight, and seem to have pockets and/or zippers in just the right places. Plus, the colors are vibrant. I recently sent a note to Barbara asking if she could do a “custom“ piece for me, with some modifications off one of her designs. (I’m pretty particular about organizing my stuff.) The piece she made for me is perfect. Fits everything I need to carry, with no room to spare (waste 😊). I really appreciate her willingness to do special things, and will no doubt ask for others. Thank you!

    • William L Sims on Jan 11, 2019

      5 out of 5 stars

      Love my new custom edc wallet! Barbara was great to work with, and the wallet is exactly what I asked for. Thanks again.

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    1 year
    Newest designs from recycled paragliders- bold modern accent pillows.

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  • Striped Pillow Covers, Recycled Paragliders Pillows, Throw Pillow, Accent Pillow Cover, Upcycled Zipper Pillow Case, Handmade Cushion Cover

    OffChutes $79.00

    • 2 years
    New wallet for the eco ladies. Beautiful blues in this new decommissioned glider.

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  • Blue Womens Clutch Wallet, Recycled Paraglider, Geometric Bold Spring Colors Eco Vegan Wallet for Women, Upcycled Fabric Billfold

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    • 2 years
    New Field Notes cover designed using decommissioned paragliders. This cover uses the logo from the glider for interest. Out of the sky and into the field!

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  • Field Notes Memo Cover, Recycled Paraglider Logo Case, Planner Wallet, Eco Field Notes Cover, Fabric Journal Cover, Travel Organizer,

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    About

    • Designing wallets with the rainbow of colors!
    • Paragliders become headbands!
    • An art quilt of wallets!
    • Paragliders become wallets!
    • Rainbow of wallets!

    A Second Wind for Old Wings

    Glance up to the sky on a warm summer day in Southern Oregon and you just might be treated to a man-made rainbow. Woodrat Mountain is home to two yearly international paragliding competitions involving hundreds of fliers. Paraglider wings are made up of two layers of fabric connected by a series of open baffles that fill with air to keep the flier suspended and floating on thermal winds. The fabric is ripstop nylon. Ripstop has a grid of metallic threads imbedded in the fabric that gives it strength and rip resistance.
    When a paraglider wing can no longer pass the required safety inspections these incredibly large fabric wings are packed off to the landfill. They can no longer be used and must be kept out of the reach of children and uncertified adults.

    When a friend mentioned he had decommissioned wings to take to the landfill I had to take a look. These huge flying giants were gorgeous. Bright, brilliant bold colors that hung in the air like bits of fireworks. So different from the matte finish cottons in muted and deep colors that I usually worked with making art quilts and wall hangings.

    I deconstruct the massive wings strip and baffle at a time, then wash all the strips and hang them out to dry in the sun. And then the interesting work begins....
    What was once dirty, wrinkled and discarded is now transformed into useful, beautiful and fun wallets, bags, headbands, sachets, bookmarks and whatever else strikes my fancy. We can make beautiful things without polluting or damaging the planet.

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    • Barbara

      Owner, Designer, Seamstress

      I have always sewn and painted- embroidery, applique and quilting. I love fibers and fabrics- the colors and textures. I love the fact that fabric allows you to keep adding ideas. And using recycled fabric makes me feel good about it all.

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