Mini Folding Fan - Purple
Light, compact, and easy to carry—our Mini Folding Fan is designed to keep you cool wherever you go. It opens smoothly and feels sturdy in hand, with handles made from recycled plastic bottles.
As with all our products, it’s thoughtfully crafted in Egypt using our signature upcycled material made from discarded plastic bags.
Please note: this product is non-refundable, but exchanges are possible under certain conditions.
Please note that this product is non-refundable but exchange is possible under certain conditions.
Up-Fuse is a zero-waste design studio proving that circularity can be as human as it is innovative. From their studio in Cairo, they handcraft bags and accessories using a signature material made from upcycled plastic bags. Each piece starts with salvaged plastic, washed and heat-pressed into fabric – diverting 10–30 plastic bags from landfill or burning.
The environmental story is only half of it, though. Up-Fuse was founded to confront two connected challenges: mounting plastic waste and the lack of safe, fairly paid employment for women in under-resourced communities.
Their solution is both practical and radical – transform some of the 30 million tonnes of plastic waste created every year in Egypt into durable textiles while partnering with women-led community organisations to provide steady income. Their production model is intentionally slow and community-first, offering the women training that opens long-term pathways in design and craftsmanship. Some makers are disabled; all are valued as skilled contributors, not cheap labour. To date they've trained over 120 families.
Since launch in 2013, Up-Fuse has grown into a globally recognised zero-waste design studio, working with travellers, retailers, conscious brands and values-led corporates (from Vodafone to Adidas) who want products that are as functional as they are meaningful. Their collections are lightweight, colourful and built for everyday use – but the impact travels far further than the bag itself.