Fire-hose is Vegan

What is Fire-Hose?

When we started rescuing hoses back in 2005 we found that the material we fell in love, nitrile rubber, with was also naturally vegan, and that by not using animal derived glues or lining materials we could offer a completely vegan collection while also staying true to our mission - rescuing materials and donating 50% of profits to charity. All of this is as true today as it was in the beginning. 

Not only is our fire-hose collection vegan but so is everything heroing reclaimed printing blankets. The off-set printing industry uses a printing blanket to transfer ink from the roller onto the paper. If the blanket is damaged or wears out it can no longer be trusted to dot your i's or cross your t's . We rescue these blankets, clean them up, re-engineer them and create a second life for a vintage material.

      

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Q&A

1. What specific products are included in the fire-hose collection and how are they repurposed? The fire-hose collection comprises various items such as bags, accessories, and goods. These products are crafted from recycled fire hoses made of nitrile rubber. Through a meticulous process, these hoses are cleaned, transformed into a usable textile, then repurposed into durable and stylish items, contributing to sustainability and eco-conscious fashion.
2. How does the process of rescuing, cleaning, and re-engineering printing blankets into new products work? Printing blankets used in the offset printing industry are rescued, cleaned, and re-engineered to extend their lifecycle. These blankets, which transfer ink from rollers to paper, undergo thorough cleaning and refurbishment to ensure their reliability and functionality. Once rejuvenated, they are transformed into new products, offering a second life to this vintage material.
3. Are there any specific charities or causes that the profits from the sales of the fire-hose collection and reclaimed printing blankets support? The profits generated from the sales of the fire-hose collection and reclaimed printing blankets contribute to charitable causes related to the hose and aligned with the brand's mission. Since the very beginning 50% of the profits from the fire-hose range have been donated to The Fire Fighters Charity. Additional charity partners focus on environmental conservation, humanitarian aid, community development, and other philanthropic endeavours, reflecting our commitment to the environment, social responsibility and giving back to society.

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