The Retiremattt process has been kept as simple as possible. Basically it involves dropping off (or posting) your beloved bag to the mattt BAG LIBRARY & SHOP where I will repurpose and reuse the materials into a new product. As long as it is a bag I've made (so unfortunately other bags...

Like many things in life, there can come a time in a bags life when it might be time for Retiremattt. While each and every bag does have a Lifetime+ Guarantee and I'm very happy to repair and update bags as required, occasionally due to many many years of daily...

The mattt BAG LIBRARY & SHOP is located at the rear of the Kindling Clothing Store at 283 Lygon Street, East Brunswick. This is where I design, sew and sell my bags along with having a range of bags ready to borrow as part of the Bag Library (details below). I'm...

Book a time to visit the mattt LIBRARY/STUDIO↓Select & borrow your bag↓Use for a couple of weeks↓Post on Instagram (if this is your thing)↓Return bag in-person (or by post)↓Complete feedback form⤾Borrow another bag if you'd like ... 

This is a brand new initiative to help simplify choosing the perfect bag! As a mostly online business knowing exactly what will fit (and where), how a bag will feel on the body (and if you need a bag that can be worn as either a shoulderbag or backpack) can be...

SUSTAINABILITY

Orders are delivered in a locally made recycled cardboard box, with recycled tissue paper and paper packing tape.

This is the best balance I've found between protecting your bag and reducing impact on the environment.

The only plastic used is the Express Post tape from Australia Post (though looking for alternatives).

The product archive is a way for me to record the bags I make and an easy way to for you to view details of your bag. Perhaps the biggest benefit however is to make it super simple for anyone to get in contact should they find your bag (so we can arrange returning it)....