Our Story
UPSO make unique bags by upcycling truck tarps which would otherwise end up as landfill once their life on the road ends.
The waterproof, tough fabric combined with UPSO's considered and functional design creates distinctive and unique bags with a stylish edge, for people who want a product that is different and individual. In addition to tarp, reclaimed fire hose adds strength and appeal to the bags.
The environmental impact of UPSO bags is limited by sourcing and cleaning the tarp locally and creating the bags from start to finish in our Lancashire workshop, which uses solar energy to power the sewing machines. The tarps are cleaned, hand cut and sewn into bags ready for customer selection. Further upcycling uses old fire hoses and seat belt webbing as components.
Due to the varied previous lives of the the lorry tarps and the way they are selected and processed, no two bags are the same. As well as being given a unique reference number, each bag is signed by its maker. On foot or wheels, UPSO owners are guaranteed a completely original bag.
