Announcement
Katherine Rasmussen received her Masters degree in Communication Design from the
Pratt Institute in New York. She later polished her sewing and tailoring skills at the
Fashion Institute of Technology. Eventually, graphics and sewing collided and in 2005
when she founded Reiter8 (re-it-er-ate), which offers an expanded collection of recycled
sail totes, bags and pillows through her website: www.reiter8.com and retailers
nationwide.
Concern for the environment lead her to focus on creating products that reused
materials in an unexpected way. Sailboat sails as a material resource came to her
attention when she was vacationing on the Maine coast. Reiter8’s goal is to offer
products that have low environmental impact without compromising style.
Simple, clean, bold graphics and recycled sailboat sails are united to create handmade
products that are one-of-a-kind and kind to the environment. Reiter8 bags are modern,
sporty, fun, functional, eye catching and extremely durable.
“Working with recycled sails is exhilarating. Each sail has a different ‘hand’ - texture,
density, and crispness – a testament to its history. I have yet to come across two sails
that are exactly alike which that keeps my work fresh and Reiter8 products truly
unique.”
Katherine lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
Etsy's Handmade Portrait : http://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/handmade-portraits-reiter8-1610/
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Reviews
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Elizabeth on Oct 1, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe seller had great communication! The item is made well!
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Dana on Jul 13, 2021
5 out of 5 starsExceptional bag! So happy with purchase and super fast shipping. Thank You
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Renee on Feb 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLove my second pillow from reiter8 - So chic and virtually indestructible. Plus ordered and received in 2days!!
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Kimberly on Feb 8, 2018
5 out of 5 starsThis is the cutest and most well-made bag ever. I LOVE it. Perfect for my laptop, makeup bag, phone, and everything else I need. Thank you so much!!
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David on Jun 12, 2017
5 out of 5 starsFine seller, who was very accommodating. Item arrived in good time and nicely packaged.
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susanthurlow on Dec 20, 2016
5 out of 5 starsPERFECT! Love this bag, thanks so much. Very quickly shipped too.
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mtnheaz on Jan 26, 2015
5 out of 5 starsHanging our Reiter8 stockings is always a highlight of Christmas! Love that they're handmade. In Brooklyn. Upcycled. Awesome!
About reiter8
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My Red Hook studio!
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Red Hook sunsets are the best!
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My sewing wall of inspiration
Reiter8's Story
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Katherine
Owner
Concern for the environment has lead me to focus on creating products that reuse materials in an unexpected way. Reiter8’s goal is to offer products that have low environmental impact without compromising style.
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