Denim Patchwork Crossbody Bag – Made from Recycled Bottles & Jeans
- Price
- $129
Meet the bag that carries your day and your values. The "Denim Square" Patchwork Crossbody Bag by HowBottle is crafted from 17 recycled plastic bottles and 2 recycled pairs of jeans — giving waste a second life without compromising on style or function. It's a thoughtful gift for eco-conscious travellers, commuters, and everyday adventurers alike.
✨ Features
- ♻️ Sustainably Made: Each bag is constructed from 17 recycled plastic bottles and 2 recycled denim jeans, reducing landfill waste with every purchase.
- 👜 Two-in-One Design: Wear it as a spacious crossbody bag or switch to a compact chest bag — adapts to whatever your day demands.
- 💻 Dedicated Tablet Compartment: Fits tablets up to 10 inches, keeping your tech organised and protected whether you're commuting or on the road.
- 🌿 Exclusive Hemp Fabric Exterior: Tough, wear-resistant, and splash-proof — this material handles everyday use and unpredictable weather with ease.
- 📏 Widened Adjustable Strap: A 38mm woven strap distributes weight evenly for all-day comfort, with full adjustability to suit different heights and carry styles.
- 🍾 Bottle Cap Strap Detail: A small bottle cap decoration on the shoulder strap nods to the bag's recycled origins — a subtle, conversation-starting touch.
💚 Benefits
- 🌍 Shop with purpose: Every bag keeps plastic and denim out of landfill — your everyday carry makes a real environmental difference.
- 🔄 Versatile enough for real life: From the morning commute to weekend travel, one bag covers it all without the bulk.
- 🛡️ Built to last: The hemp fabric exterior resists splashes and daily wear, so this bag stays looking good long after the novelty of a new purchase fades.
- 🎁 A gift worth giving: For the sustainable traveller, the busy professional, or anyone who loves a bag with a story — this one checks every box.
- 🧘 Comfortable all day: The wide, padded strap means you're not constantly adjusting — just going about your day.
📐 Product Specifications
- Materials: Recycled plastic bottles (×17), recycled denim jeans (×2), hemp fabric exterior
- Tablet Compartment: Fits up to 10-inch tablets
- Strap Width: 38mm widened woven strap, fully adjustable
- Weather Resistance: Splash-proof
- Carry Styles: Crossbody / chest bag
- Brand: HowBottle
- Notable Detail: Recycled bottle cap decoration on shoulder strap
If you've been looking for a crossbody bag that's as practical as it is planet-friendly, the "Denim Square" Patchwork Crossbody Bag is ready to go wherever you do — add it to your bag today.
Why Closiist?
- Sustainability: Clozist is committed to eco-friendly practices. We offer a wide range of sustainable and upcycled products, reducing your environmental impact.
- Supporting Local Businesses: By shopping at Clozist, you're supporting US-based businesses and contributing to local economies.
- Unique and High-Quality Products: Clozist curates a collection of unique and high-quality products, often from smaller brands that you might not find elsewhere.
- Ethical Sourcing: Clozist prioritizes ethical sourcing and fair trade practices.
- Convenience: With free shipping on orders over $49 for members of our Reward Program, it's easy to shop online and have your products delivered to your doorstep.
- Impact: For every order we offset 7kgs of CO2 and rescue 2 plastic bottles from the Ocean. Check our impact here
Environmental Impact
Our efforts to reduce our CO2 emissions generated by the sending of your orders mean that today Clozist is Carbon Positive on its shipments.
With the help of Greenspark we voluntarily offset 7kg of CO2 and remove 2 plastic bottles from the oceans with each order at no extra cost to you.
Why 7kgs (15.43 lb)?
We took the average Carbon Emission of a 2lb package ground sent from NYC to LA and multiply that number by 4.
Why 2 bottles?
Millions of plastic bottles pollute our oceans every year, two standard bottles are a daily recommended water intake. We're committed to cleaning them up.
About HowBottle
**HowBottle: Turning Ocean Waste into Everyday Style**
Founded in 2017 by three women entrepreneurs, HowBottle began as a small project inspired by a simple, urgent question: what if the plastic bottles polluting our oceans could become something worth keeping? What started as a modest venture turned into a mission-driven, women-owned brand that has since upcycled more than 600,000 plastic bottles into bags, apparel, and everyday essentials.
The brand's approach centers on transparency. Every product HowBottle sells discloses exactly how many bottles went into making it, and the company has gone even further with technology: HowBottle has embedded Dow's DNA Marker technology into its recycled materials, giving each product an invisible, verifiable signature that can be audited by TÜV-certified labs — a way of proving sustainability claims rather than just stating them.
Materially, HowBottle relies on a closed-loop system that converts post-consumer plastic into high-performance yarn through a vertically integrated process, with products meeting GRS and OEKO-TEX safety standards while being BPA and PFC-free. The brand has also expanded its sourcing to include discarded fishing nets alongside plastic bottles, and the company holds B Corp certification, having been built specifically to address plastic pollution by turning single-use waste into durable, useful products.
The brand hasn't been without challenges. Despite rapid early growth, HowBottle found itself uncertain during the pandemic, as focus shifted toward health rather than sustainable consumption — a moment the founders navigated by re-engaging their community through initiatives like "Stop Plastic Day," rewarding customers for eco-friendly behavior.
In May 2025, the brand officially launched in the U.S., debuting a collection of bags, hats, sunglasses, and daily essentials aimed at people who want to live sustainably without paying a "green premium."
Shipping & Delivery
Orders are usually dispatched within 2-3 business days.
The shipping rate is calculated and displayed at checkout. Free shipping is available for orders over $49.00 for Shakers members of our reward program, and with no minimum, for Makers members (We can't offer free shipping when the lowest shipping cost exceeds $10).
Shipment confirmation and order tracking:
Once your order is fulfilled, you receive a tracking number to follow your package by email. Allow 24-48 hours for the carrier to update the tracking number in its system.
We might ship your order in more than 1 package. In that case, you receive a tracking number for each shipment.
Your order might be delayed in case we experience a high volume of orders. If your order fulfillment is delayed, we will let you know by email asap.