Wrapping Paper City Twin Backpack (limited edition)

Secure top zipper closure with front flap featuring wooden clasp—perfect when you've packed a little extra. Two interior slip pockets and padded internal sleeve with flap, fits a 14-inch laptop. Discreet back zip pocket for essentials and adjustable shoulder straps for a custom fit.

Crafted from ~30 upcycled/recycled plastic bags with no dyes added—colors come from the original material. Features cotton straps and handles and waterproof exterior.

Each piece is sustainably and locally handmade by our team in Egypt. Because every bag is handmade, no two are exactly alike. The plastic sheets created during the upcycling process are unique, so the bag you receive may slightly differ from the photos—making your piece truly one of a kind.

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.