Our Process

Plastic. People. Purpose.

Every bag at volume is built with intention — from what we source to who we work with, how we make it, and why it matters.

1. It Starts With Waste

We collect discarded plastic wrappers and polythene bags from waste management NGOs and ragpicker associations — materials that would otherwise choke landfills or float forgotten in drains and oceans. This isn’t just waste — it’s raw potential.

2. Cleaning & Sanitizing

We collect discarded plastic wrappers and polythene bags from waste management NGOs and ragpicker associations — materials that would otherwise choke landfills or float forgotten in drains and oceans. This isn’t just waste — it’s raw potential.

3. Handcrafted into Fabric

We don’t melt or chemically treat the plastic. Instead, we shred and layer it, then weave it using traditional handloom techniques — a process that gives the plastic a new texture and life, while honouring artisanal craft.

4. Designed With Soul

Each product is thoughtfully designed — not just for function, but for identity. That’s why our bags have names, personalities, and stories. From Kissa to Ilaichi, every piece is a character in the chapter we’re writing together.

5. Made by People, Not Machines

We work with skilled artisans and women from underserved communities to stitch, line, and finish every bag by hand. In doing so, we create employment, dignity, and a more human pace of fashion.

6. Packaged Lightly, Shipped Kindly

Each bag is packed using minimal, plastic-free materials. When you receive a Volume product, you’re not just getting a bag — you’re holding a story stitched with care, impact, and conscience.

Because what you carry should carry meaning.

This is how we turn plastic into purpose — and fashion into a force for good.

Impact by the Numbers

The real story behind every Volume bag.

Waste Diverted
Each product upcycles 15–40 pieces of plastic waste — like discarded wrappers and polythene bags — that would otherwise end up in landfills or oceans.
Carbon Saved
By eliminating plastic burning and industrial processing, every bag prevents 400–800g of CO₂ emissions — equivalent to driving a car for 3–5 kilometers.
100% Handmade
No electricity. No chemicals. Just hands, heart, and heritage. Every fabric is handwoven on a traditional loom and then hand-stitched by women artisans.
Empowering Women
We generate income opportunities for first-generation earners, mostly women from underserved communities, giving them financial independence and creative dignity.
Zero-Waste Production
We repurpose even the tiniest leftover scraps into small accessories like pouches, wallets, and keychains — ensuring no part of the fabric goes to waste.
Built for Change
Every purchase supports:
  • Sustainable fashion
  • Ethical production
  • Circular economy models
  • Conscious consumerism

Volume isn’t just a product — it’s a ripple effect.
Small bag. Big impact.

Our Materials

Giving Waste a Second Life, Beautifully.

At Volume, we believe that waste is not the end of a story — it’s the beginning of a new one.
Our bags are handcrafted from upcycled plastic waste — think discarded wrappers, polythene bags, packaging materials that would otherwise end up in landfills or oceans. Instead of letting this waste become invisible pollution, we collect, clean, and transform it into something durable, beautiful, and useful.
Materials We Love Working With:
  • Upcycled plastic wrappers & polythene bags
  • Recycled cotton lining (where possible)
  • Reused hardware & sustainable accessories
  • Minimal virgin materials — only where structurally essential