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Description

Ready for every adventure 

The Elvis & Kresse Large Washbag is made from genuine decommissioned fire-hose and lined with waste parachute silk. Previously deployed in active duty for up to 25 years, fighting fires around the UK, fire-hose makes a perfect wash bag. Strong enough to tackle the toughest conditions first time around, the hose has been re-engineered to protect your toiletries – the hose itself is obviously waterproof, protecting what’s inside but perhaps more importantly protecting what’s outside from leaky shampoo bottles and exploding toothpaste tubes..

Chosen as one of the best washbags by The Independent; the Large Washbag is available in red hose, yellow hose or black printing blanket.

What can you fit in there?

It's a large washbag so you can fit pretty much anything you like but this is what Elvis takes: Tooth brush, toothpaste, razor, shaving brush and cream, soap, shampoo, hairbrush and nail clippers. Kresse manages to cram it a little fuller with some conditioner and moisturizer and obviously loses the shaving kit but you get the picture…

If you choose the personalisation option, this is achieved by laser etching directly into the fire-hose. We recommend not more than 20 characters. The font used is Times New Roman.

Features

  • 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
  • Robust Construction
  • Voted one of the best Travel Washbags by The Independent
  • Brother to the Medium Washbag
  • External zip pocket
  • Presented in a reclaimed military-grade parachute silk dust bag, reusable as a delicate-wash bag
  • Etched Elvis & Kresse logo
  • Handmade with hand-painted edges
  • Water resistant, Wipe-clean
  • Vegan
  • Repair service available
  • International delivery
  • Personalisation Available
  • 50% of profits go to The Fire Fighters Charity

Dimensions

  • Dimensions: H 14 x W 26 x D 11 cm

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.

Our Fire-hose pieces are more than just a collection, they represents a whole new kind of luxury. One that is sustainable, ethical, transparent, generous and kind.

Printing Blanket Range

We also offer a Printing Blanket version of our classic pieces. They are made from reclaimed printing blankets, rescued from the printing industry, and combined with our signature decommissioned fire-hose. The re-engineered black printing blanket creates a visually stunning textile that is strong and beautiful to the touch. This version maintains all the design features of the full fire-hose versions.

50% of profits donated

Since 2005 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.

Testimonials

I received the fire hose notebook and wash bag today - thank you. I have to say they are genuinely the most beautiful and impeccably crafted gifts I’ve ever gotten anybody. What you’ve done here is so unique and brilliant. Thank you also for the perfect laser etching. It looks so good and I’m so pleased you got it all on one line.
I’ve never written feedback or a review for anything in my life, but I just had to say thank you. I’m not sure if you know what an incredible thing you’re doing here. I’ll be back for more and more and more!

Victoria

Just dropping you a line to say thank you for the gorgeous wash bag I purchased for my firefighter partner, he absolutely loved it and was thrilled that 50% went to the Fire Fighters Charity as he has been a recipient of their services and gratefully appreciates the work that they do....

Carol