Upcycled Waxed Cotton Bags Made From Old Jackets
Discover individual waxed-cotton bags created from repurposed jackets. Choose from messenger bags, weekend bags, laptop bags, day bags, shoulder bags and satchel or backpack designs, each with the original character of the garment used to make it.
When a jacket can no longer be worn, its story need not end
An old wax jacket may eventually become too damaged, worn or unsuitable to continue as outerwear. However, much of its waxed cotton, lining, pockets, fastenings and distinctive detailing may still have real practical value.
Our upcycled waxed-cotton bags use those surviving materials to create something useful and individual. Original pockets, zips, studs, labels, tartan linings and contrasting panels can become part of the finished design.
You can enquire about a bag made from one of your own jackets or ask about using suitable material from Wax Jackets Cleaned stock. Because the source garments differ, no two finished bags will be exactly alike.
Explore our reimagined waxed-cotton bags
Open a category below to view examples, learn more about that bag style and use the enquiry form on its individual page.
Messenger Bags
A practical cross-body design that can retain useful original pockets, closures, contrasting panels and jacket details.
- Cross-body carrying style
- Suitable for everyday essentials
- Original pockets and fastenings may be reused
Multipurpose Shoulder Bags
A compact shoulder or cross-body bag suited to carrying smaller everyday items, personal belongings or activity-specific essentials.
- Compact and versatile shape
- Useful for keys, phone, wallet or small equipment
- Can combine material from several garments
Weekend Bags
A larger, robust bag designed for short trips, overnight stays and occasions when more carrying space is required.
- Larger holdall-style capacity
- Ideal for weekends and short journeys
- Distinctive original jacket detailing
Day Bags
A versatile everyday bag that provides useful carrying space without the larger dimensions of a full weekend holdall.
- Practical everyday size
- Suitable for general daily use
- Each source garment creates a different appearance
Satchels & Backpacks
A flexible bag style that may be designed for carrying across the body, on the shoulder or using backpack-style straps.
- Multiple carrying options
- Useful for work, travel or everyday use
- Flaps, pockets and lining can become design features
Laptop Bags
A distinctive work and travel bag created to carry a portable computer and related everyday items.
- Designed around practical work use
- Ask about additional foam protection
- Original wax-jacket panels create an individual finish
Preserve the parts of your jacket that still matter
A much-loved jacket may hold memories even when it has become too damaged or worn to use. Transforming suitable parts into a bag can preserve recognisable details while creating something practical.
Depending on the source garment, the finished piece may retain its original pockets, tartan lining, studs, zip, labels or naturally aged waxed-cotton panels.
Choose the style and tell us what you need
Each bag category has an enquiry form where you can explain the material you would like to use and how you intend to use the finished item.
Choose a bag type
Open the messenger, weekend, laptop, day, shoulder or satchel/backpack page.
Select the material
Tell us whether you plan to send your own garment or would like suitable material from our stock.
Explain its intended use
Let us know what you plan to carry and whether additional protection may be required.
Submit the enquiry
Complete the form on the chosen category page and include any extra information that may help.
Not sure which bag style would suit your garment?
Send us a message with a brief description of the jacket and the type of bag you have in mind. We can then advise you on the most appropriate next step.