Australian designer Emily Hay has created a stylish alternative to traditional reusable cotton shoppers, and the dreaded plastic bags, with her collection of Ecosilk Bags.
The shoppers are modeled on plastic bags, but crafted with a unique nylon fabric known as parachute silk. The fabric looks a bit flimsy, but after trialing it for two years Hay claims her Ecosilk bags can comfortably hold 14 kg of groceries. They also fold up to next to nothing, so you can easily stash them in your handbag, pocket, or the glove compartment of your car ready for your next spending spree.
The standard Ecosilk bag retails for $6.95, while its more stylish rosette adorned sister costs $9. The label also sells fruit and veggie bags, drawstring bags, and versatile everyday alpha bags.
All these green accessories are available at selected stores in Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, the UK, and North America and online through the Ecosilk Bags website.
[Source: Southern Courier]
[Image Source: Ecosilk Bags]
