Mask Bag
Single use medical masks, K95 masks, medical masks, repurposed fabric straps and zippers
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With the rise of Covid, there was an influx of synthetic fabric to make medical masks. There is so much waste that won't decompose. I wanted to see if I could come up with a solution. I combined the rising trend of using reusable bags to these non-reusable items to give them new life.
Bag 1: Reversible Tote
45 masks per tote | sewn together in a patchwork pattern | reversible to provide 2 color options
Bag 2: Zipper Tote
30 masks per tote | sewn together in a patchwork pattern | double layered | zipper added for extra security
As we move forward in time, our solutions must be centered around sustainability through innovation. This mask bag is an archival piece for the era we are living in and an appropriate solution to problem of our time.
ModiMask
I applied and was selected to take part as a Shelfie at Shift Retail Lab at VCU during the fall of 2022. I was able to get great feedback on how to shift this solution into a product. I created additional designs for the reversible tote and the zipper tote along with a design for a backpack.
Bag 3: Reversible Tote
45 masks per tote | sewn together in a patchwork pattern | reversible to provide 2 design options
Bag 4: Zipper Tote
30 masks per tote | sewn together in a patchwork pattern | double layered | zipper added for extra security
Bag 5: Backpack
48 masks | multiple zippers | white straps and strap adjusters | pocket detail
All donated masks go through a rigorous disinfection process. Masks are isolated for 2-4 weeks, sanitized and put aside again. Processing the masks are done in batches that take 4 hours to turn the masks into usable material. Each handcrafted, uniquely designed bag takes between 8-12 hours to make.
Honored to be a finalist for Planet’s Forwards Storyfest 2023!
Check out my article at the link below!
https://planetforward.org/story/tote-bags-recycled-masks/