Re-X Clinic: Upcycling Soft Plastics into Usable Fabric

Soft plastic is the most overlooked material in the world of upcycling. Yet, it can be recycled with everyday household equipment. Join us on Monday October 21 to find out how. Each participant will be able to create a sheet of plastic “fabric” made from a base layer and a skin layer. The participant can use the completed fabric in a variety of ways.

Please bring plastic to use and to share. 

Soft Plastic for Your Base Layer:

**Green Bean Coffee Bags** - Ask coffee roasters for these thick, durable soft 
plastics. They may need a wipe to remove coffee crumbs but are generally
clean.
**Mattress Covers** - Available at any mattress store.
**Pallet Wrapping** - Found at any warehouse or logistics company. This thin material layers and bonds well.
**BubbleWrap** - Check electronic stores, logistics, or removal companies. It's
also great for the skin layer as it's transparent and textured.

*Note:* Avoid tarpaulin and UV-coated plastics as they don't bond well. They are better for traditional cut-and-sew projects.

*Soft Plastic for Your Skin Layer:

**Food Packaging** - Ask local cafes or restaurants for their soft plastics. Bonus if they’re clean, but consider using gloves.
**Fruit Netting Bags** - Often found with fruit in stores, e.g., 'The Odd Bunch' bags in Australia.
**Fashion E-commerce Shipping Slips** - Clear plastic bags used for transporting 
shirts and pants. Fashion retail outlets usually discard many of these.
**Store Retail Bags** - Durable bags with color, typography, or branding, used for carrying purchases.**