Upcycled Drinkwear: Old Clothes Into Useful New Things!

Has staying at home and general boredom got you cleaning out clothes for donation, or planning to store them away per season? Or have you found old t-shirts and tank tops you don’t want to throw away but know you won’t wear again? Uncommon Covers has the perfect solution! Instead of shirts taking up space in drawers and largely forgotten, upcycle and get them made into a koozie or two! Coasters, scrunchies, and face masks are also available, dependent on the size of the graphic or fabric to be kept.
[caption id="attachment_8039" align="alignright" width="259"] Original Upcycled Drinkwear[/caption]
For over five years now, Team Uncommon Covers has made multiple versions of all their koozie sizes from upcycled clothing. The process first began with a couple of prototypes from Goodwill shirts, then evolved into the first official Upcycled Drinkwear: a beloved, holey shirt from college days was made into a 16 oz. Tall Boy size. Pleased with the product and its fortitude from extensive porch testing, these upcycled products soon became available at events where Uncommon Covers had a booth. The response has been phenomenal; people truly love this original idea!
Most everyone has at least one or two shirts floating around their house which have special meaning but don’t get worn anymore. These can be from school, a band or show, and occasions like concerts and golfing events. Upcycled Drinkwear is the perfect means to preserve these articles of clothing into something useful and compact. For best results, choose your much worn shirts made from soft cotton/jersey blend, adorned with worn screen printing. Stretch denim is also an option, as well as any fabric comprised of a cotton blend.
Upcycled Drinkwear comes with the neoprene lining (which with the provided material, provides extra wicking) and signature side stitch of Uncommon Covers. Plus, it is still machine washable! Always made in Texas, simply drop off your item locally or send it through the mail, clearly indicating in writing what part you want saved or if you want to use the whole item for Uncommon Cover products. Choices range from a koozie or two to a coaster, a scrunchie or a face mask. Koozies are available in all sizes: 12 oz. regular, 12 oz. skinny, 16 oz. tall boy, 24 oz. silo, cup sleeves, and The Forty (40 oz.), as well as custom sizes. Get to digging in those drawers, bins, and closets. Upcycled Drinkwear is great for the earth, innovative for gifts, and perfectly suited to you!

For more about clothing waste, please see the chart below and visit here and here.

[caption id="attachment_8041" align="aligncenter" width="490"] Textile Waste Chart from epa.gov[/caption]