Don’t Fear White: The Love and Care of a Sea Bag

I was given my first Sea Bag as a gift from my girlfriend. I immediately liked the pristine white Dacron sailcloth in contrast to the nautical, bold graphic number 5 on the front. The white hand-spliced rope added to the crisp appearance.  It is a style smart look.

Now some customers tell me that they worry about being able to keep the white totes clean. There is nothing to fear, I reassure them.

Character Verses Flaws. Sea Bags maintains its commitment to using recycled materials, so that means that there are many different shades of white.  It is a proud moment for me to help people understand that repurposed sails come with character - not blemishes or flaws.

Continue the Journey.  Part of the fun of carrying a Sea Bag is knowing that you are continuing the journey of a sail that has carried its boat and crew over the seas and is now carrying your books, gear or groceries ashore.

Showroom New. Now that we have adjusted our definition of what it means to be showroom new, here are some of the ways I care for my bags –that have white handles and do not have metallic accents.

  • A couple times a year I soak the WHITE handles in a bleach and water mixture. I put the solution in a cookie sheet with an inch or so depth and submerge the handles. Rinse thoroughly.
  • Spot clean trouble spots with liquid dish soap.
  • Toss the bag in the washing machine and use usual laundry detergent. Your choice on water temperature and cycle. Cold water is fine on SOAK or DELICATE cycle depending on your washing machine. I usually use something warmer because I am tougher on my bags. (THIS HINT IS ONLY FOR BAGS WITHOUT METALLIC DETAILS.)
  • During the summer, I like to take the bag with me into the surf and soak it bag in sea water for awhile because I find that this helps clear out the nook-and-crannies before putting it into the washer as described above.
  • Hang to dry

Don’t fear the white. Instead embrace the white Dacron as your canvas and your opportunity to make this bag a part of your lifestyle.