As part of our Sustainability Commitment, we prioritize eco-friendly materials in our product designs and try our best to stay as close to plastic-free as possible. All of our packaging is made (at least in part) with recyclable paper, and many of our most popular tools are made with a magical material called kraft paper fabric.
The paper we use is unbleached, biodegradable, recyclable, compostable, and less processed than bleached paper.
55% of plastic products are discarded every year because they are single use, and 38% of end-use plastic is packaging. This accounts for 15–25% of total municipal solid waste in most countries. (Gómez & Escobar, 2021). According to the United Nations Environment Programme, single-use plastic products comprise approximately 86% of all beach litter. Plastic pollution is widely understood to have a negative ecological impact, particularly in marine environments.
Since our paper packaging can be recycled and composted, it lessens the impact on the environment - even as a single-use material. Some of our paper packaging, such as our stitch marker boxes, can be reused as containers.
The kraft paper fabric we use is made with ≥70% wood pulp, ≥18% synthetic latex, ≤5% water, and ≥1% organic pigment.
Kraft paper fabric is great to design with because it can be cut and sewn like fabric, and comes in different thicknesses for variations in structure.
It is surprisingly durable and conveniently machine washable. In a study by Memon et al. (2024), kraft paper run through 15 washing cycles retained 89-95% of its original tensile strength. This means our products made with kraft paper fabric are easy to clean and care for, and can be used for many years. We also love the beautiful worn-leather look that kraft paper fabric takes on with washing and use!
The wood pulp needed for kraft paper fabric requires less land and water than cotton or leather. And because it is primarily cellulose-based, the relatively small synthetic latex content sheds far fewer microplastics than other petroleum-based materials.
We are always striving to improve the sustainability of the materials used in our designs and packaging. Here are some recent upgrades we've made:
Old Tapestry Needle packaging image from the Made X Hudson website.
With 11 pockets and 3 removable tabbed folders, this standing accordion pouch is ideal for organizing all of the tools and needles needed for any knit or crochet project - whether traveling or at home.
This boxy tote has 12 pockets and plenty of room, so you can conveniently carry around anything from your knitting WIP to your gardening tools.
Internal metal sheets and strong magnets (included) keep small tools, charts, patterns, recipes, (and more!) secure and on display while you’re working. The angle is completely adjustable, adding to its versatility.
This washable lightweight mesh bag can hold 1-2 cakes of yarn, and the opening has metal snaps that allow you to customize the size and configuration.
Inspired by Japanese travel journals, this minimalist portfolio can hold books, patterns, and notebooks, as well as a Maker's Board. It also includes 2 interior pockets for your phone, tablet, and writing utensils.
This tidy case unrolls to reveal four internal triangle pouches that can each be removed and reattached with snaps. Neatly organize and carry everything from stitch markers and tapestry needles to ear buds and lip balm.
These cylinder bins are perfect for organizing your yarn, crafts, and anything else that needs tidying. Available in small, medium, and large, the 3" / 8 cm tab loop makes for easy hanging or grabbing off a shelf.
A handy archive of your past and present projects, neatly organized in a cute retro-style file box! Record the important information on a tag; keep the tag with the project for notes on the go, then file in the box when complete. The folders can also hold swatches, yarn labels, fabric samples and other materials.
A portion of every sale is donated to The Loose Ends Project.
Made with recycled kraft paper, packaged in a sturdy paper tube, this set includes 3 graphite pencils with erasers and a sustainable bamboo sharpener.
Available in a colorful pack of 6, these handy little sandpaper tools can help with everything from filing down a snagging hangnail to smoothing a splintered needle.
Gómez, I. D., & Escobar, A. S. (2021). The dilemma of plastic bags and their substitutes: A review on LCA studies. Sustainable Production and Consumption, 30, 107–116. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spc.2021.11.021
United Nations Environment Programme. (2019). Annual report 2018. UNEP report page
Memon, H., Hu, D., Wu, L., Wang, Y., Yao, J., Militký, J., Křemenáková, D., & Zhu, G. (2024). Structure, properties, and fabric applicability of sustainable paper yarn with high washing stability. Heliyon, 10(5), e27467. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27467
Sandin, G., Peters, G. M., & Svanström, M. (2013). Moving down the cause-effect chain of water and land use impacts: An LCA case study of textile fibres. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 73, 104–113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2013.01.020
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