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The Vinyl Collection

Introducing the Vinyl Collection:

RAI’s line of durable, one-of-a-kind bags and accessories handcrafted from upcycled billboard vinyl.

Designed with both sustainability and everyday function in mind, each piece gives new life to materials that would otherwise end up in landfills. Strong, weather-resistant, and easy to clean, the Vinyl Collection is built to go wherever life takes you—whether it’s a commute, a day at the market, or travel across town.

Every bag carries a deeper story: crafted by refugee and immigrant women artisans in Seattle, each design is stitched with care and purpose, empowering women through economic mobility while promoting a circular, waste-free future.

Why You’ll Love the Collection

  • Sustainable & Impactful: Every purchase helps divert waste from landfills while supporting refugee and immigrant women.
  • Durable & Easy to Clean: Vinyl is naturally strong, lightweight, and wipeable—perfect for daily use.
  • One-of-a-Kind: Each piece is unique, created from repurposed billboard designs. No two items are alike.
  • Handcrafted with Purpose: Every stitch represents resilience, creativity, and opportunity.
  • Versatile Style: Functional designs made for everyday adventures.

Introducing the Vinyl Collection:

RAI’s line of durable, one-of-a-kind bags and accessories handcrafted from upcycled billboard vinyl.

Designed with both sustainability and everyday function in mind, each piece gives new life to materials that would otherwise end up in landfills. Strong, weather-resistant, and easy to clean, the Vinyl Collection is built to go wherever life takes you—whether it’s a commute, a day at the market, or travel across town.

Every bag carries a deeper story: crafted by refugee and immigrant women artisans in Seattle, each design is stitched with care and purpose, empowering women through economic mobility while promoting a circular, waste-free future.

Why You’ll Love the Collection

  • Sustainable & Impactful: Every purchase helps divert waste from landfills while supporting refugee and immigrant women.
  • Durable & Easy to Clean: Vinyl is naturally strong, lightweight, and wipeable—perfect for daily use.
  • One-of-a-Kind: Each piece is unique, created from repurposed billboard designs. No two items are alike.
  • Handcrafted with Purpose: Every stitch represents resilience, creativity, and opportunity.
  • Versatile Style: Functional designs made for everyday adventures.

Vinyl Collection

Durable. Stylish. Purpose-Driven.

The Vinyl Collection is crafted from upcycled billboard vinyl, transformed by refugee and immigrant women artisans into modern, everyday essentials. Each piece carries a story of resilience—repurposing materials that would otherwise go to waste and empowering women to build sustainable livelihoods.

From versatile totes to everyday pouches, these limited-batch designs are built to last, rain or shine. By choosing the Vinyl Collection, you’re not just buying a bag—you’re supporting women, sustainability, and a circular future.

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