According to their mission statement English Retreads is founded on socially and environmentally conscious ideals. They believe in using only cruelty-free and vegan materials in conjunction with crafty ingenuity. English Retreads founder, Heather English, says her design philosophy is to create classic, one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted accessories that make a high-impact fashion statement and a low impact on the environment.The company handcrafted all its products from reclaimed truck inner tubes from Boulder, Colorado. They make bags, wallets, belts, dog collars and other accessories. The bags look great! Not only are they durable but they are definitely one of a kind. You can also customize the color of the inner lining to match your taste. The purses can be a little pricey (ranging from $65.00 to $209.00), but when you consider how long they are going to last, it’s a steal!Products are available at the Boulder Arts & Crafts Gallery (1421 Pearl Street Mall), on their website or by calling 303-258-1625.