Baggalini bags, also known as Eco Baggs, are made from recycled PET plastic bottles intended to help the environment by reducing the quantity of non-biodegradable materials from soils and landfills. Even though they are made from recycled materials, Baggalini bags provide a stylish and attractive look, added with durability guaranteed to last for a long time.
All finished products are made from strong synthetic fabrics including Crinkle Nylon, Micro suede, Ripstop nylon, and Microfiber, offering durability as well as water resistant capability.
Here is a little information about the different materials and fabrics also used to manufacture Baggalini Eco Bags:
Ripstop – a lightweight, nylon-threaded material, woven and is capable of resisting ripping and tearing. Also known as sports fabric, most ripstop fabric are water resistant and are typically used for camping equipments such as tents and sleeping bags, umbrella, some types of jackets and raincoats, vehicle covers, and even the outer shell diapers.
Although ripstops are weaved from, and are commonly associated with nylon, not all ripstop materials are weaved from nylon. Ripstop fabrics can also be made from cotton, satin, silk, and polyester, but most are reinforced with threaded nylons to make it resistant to rip and tear.
Despite ripstop’s strength and durability, and some ripstop fabrics are thin enough to be able to let air in and be able to see through it. The versatility and durability of ripstop is so popular to manufacturers and consumers alike. A lot of industries use ripstop to manufacture all kinds of sporting and outdoor gears and for everyday use. Ripstop fabric is even used for extreme sports such as parachutes, sails, and hang-gliders. Even extreme everyday life situations use ripstop materials such as firefighters’ uniform and military equipments.
Among the types of Baggalini bags made from Ripstop fabric are: Zip-out Backpack, Zip-out shopping Baggs, Sling Bagsg, A La carte Baggs, Clip on cell case, Cosmetic baggs, Zip zip bagg, Trio baggs, to name a few.
Crinkle Nylon – weaved with quality synthetic materials that gives itself a “crinkle”-like texture that looks a lot like the natural wrinkling of linen. It is water resistant, durable and light-weight.
Among the types of Baggalini bags made from Crinkle Nylon are: Berkshire Bagg, Expandable Tote, Barcelona Bagg, Zipper Bagg, Accordian Bagg, Credit Card Caddy, Rolling Totes, Downtown Bagg (backpack), Ticket Organizer, Messenger Bagg, Courier Bagg, to name a few.
Metro Nylon – similar to Crinkle Nylon but with a slightly heavier weave and higher sheen.
Microfiber – made mainly from polyesters and polyamides, microfiber is a fine weaved, light-sheen, color consistent material that provides a more sophisticated, formal and classy appearance than other fabrics and commonly used for apparel and upholstery products.
Among the types of Baggalini bags made from Microfiber are: Doctor’s Bagg, Messenger Bagg, Essential Travel Kit, Expandable Tote, Small Wallet Bagg, to name a few.
A lot of people have been satisfied with the verstatility and comfort their Baggalini bags have provided them during their trips outdoors and abroad. The overall weight of the bag is very light, fits conveniently on bus and airplane compartments, useful pockets located on different sides and small pockets inside the bag to accommodate small things such as money, credit cards and such, sturdy zipped top prevents valuables falling off, roomy enough even for those models that isn’t considered to carry just small capacities, thin but flexible guaranteeing durability.
Whether you are looking for something to carry your clothes, make-up, books, electronics, money or your credit cards, Baggalini bags, pouches and wallets versatility can accommodate anything you wish to carry more than what you could expect.
An easy to clean and easy to use organizer, it will organize and protect your things. More importantly, protect the environment.
All of these products I found on the Internet but the largest selection by far was at Cherry Lane Collection.com.
Other Great Lines are Ameribag and Lampe Berger.