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Folio & Laptop Case | Fire-hose

£110
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Elvis and Kresse is based in the United Kingdom. At £110, it's cheaper than most of the 53 women's silk bags on Ethical Clothing (typically £85–£340, from 3 brands). Elvis & Kresse is a UK-based luxury brand founded in 2005 by Kresse Wesling and James "Elvis" Henrit, dedicated to transforming waste materials into high-quality fashion accessories. See all Women's Silk Bags →

Product details

Keep it safe
Folio and 13” Laptop case - The outer skin of the Elvis & Kresse Folio is handmade from genuine decommissioned fire-hose and is extremely hard wearing. Previously deployed in active duty for up to 25 years fighting fires and saving lives around the UK fire-hose makes a perfect case to protect valuables. The hose itself is obviously water-resistant protecting what’s inside from those unexpected spills. There is also an additional layer of closed cell foam and the lining is reclaimed parachute silk offering ultimate protection to your laptop. There is one internal pocket.
Available in red and the more rare yellow fire-hose.
If you choose the personalisation option this is achieved by laser etching directly into the fire-hose. We recommend not more than 30 characters. The font used is Times New roman.
We also offer a Limited Edition 'Print Room' version of our Folio / Laptop case. Made from reclaimed printing blankets combined with our signature decommissioned fire-hose this limited edition case really makes a statement. The re-engineered black printing blanket creates a visually stunning textile that is strong and beautiful to the touch. This version of the case maintains all the design features of the full fire-hose version as described above.
The Fire-hose Collection
We fell in love with London's decommissioned fire-hose back in 2005 through a chance encounter with the London Fire Brigade. We took this lifesaving material home determined to breathe new life into it and save it from its otherwise inevitable end in landfill and vowed to donate 50% of our profits to charity. For over a decade we have been rescuing all of London's retired fire-hose by lovingly handcrafting them into sustainable luxury bags and accessories. Every year since Elvis & Kresse have donated 50% of the profits from the Fire-hose Collection to The Fire Fighters Charity. This heroic material once used to save lives gets a second chance to keep giving back.Our Fire-hose pieces are more than just a collection they represent a whole new kind of luxury. One that is sustainable ethical transparent generous and kind.

Features

Dimensions: H 26 x W 36 x D 2cm
Max Laptop Dimensions: H 23.5 cm x W 35 cm

Exterior: Choice of genuine decommissioned British fire-hose or reclaimed printing blanket

Lining: Reclaimed military-grade parachute silk
Available in Red rare Yellow fire-hose or Black printing blanket
Hard wearing design
Additional layer of closed cell foam offering ultimate protection
One interior pocket
Presented in a reclaimed military-grade parachute silk dust bag reusable as a delicate-wash bag
Etched Elvis & Kresse logo
Handmade with bound edges

Water resistant Wipe-clean
Vegan
Repaired for life
International delivery
Personalisation Available
50% of profits go to The Fire Fighters Charity

Material
Silk
Shop for
Women
Brand based in
United Kingdom
Colour
Red