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Three young Australians have caught the attention of thousands with their affordable range of “incredibly comfortable” clothing. outdoor hammocks made entirely from recycled bottles.
Dean, 33, his wife Tegan, 32, and brother Jaryd, 31, came up with the idea for their brand. nakie after a diving expedition in Southeast Asia.
They returned to the coast and instead of raving about the marine life, they couldn’t stop talking about the worrying amount of plastic floating next to them.
“There were turtles, sharks, stingrays, you name it,” Dean told FEMAIL. “But all we could talk about was straws and garbage everywhere.”
Three young Australians have caught the attention of thousands with their affordable range of “incredibly comfortable” clothing. outdoor hammocks made entirely from recycled bottles
The simple creations, which are significantly cheaper than many on the market, come in nine colors and are made with triple stitching and exclusive design polyester for greater strength, durability and comfort
This sparked the idea of a outdoor business focused on transforming plastic bottles into high quality bottles. hammocks, towels, picnic blankets and accessories.
And it’s been a huge success, with the trio selling a staggering 1,500 of the popular hammocks on black friday.
The simple creations, which are significantly cheaper than many on the market, come in nine colors and are made with triple stitching and exclusive design polyester for greater strength, durability and comfort.
Each one is made from 37 recycled bottles and is super quick and easy to set up. No knots required, all you need is a couple of trees. They also support an impressive 225 kg.
The business focuses on transforming plastic bottles into high-quality hammocks, towels (pictured), picnic blankets and accessories.
They also sell luxurious beach towels, picnic blankets and their famous fluffy, super cozy blankets (pictured), which keep you warm and comfortable in all weather conditions.
The reviews speak for themselves, with almost 1,000 buyers raving about their purchase, whether for use at home, in the garden, on a picnic or while camping.
‘It took me a long time to decide if I wanted this product; I shouldn’t have delayed. It’s as good as the ads say. I love it. Just love it. “It’s small and compact, something you can leave in the car and take almost anywhere,” one wrote.
‘These are just great. Really quick to set up and super convenient. “I bought myself a hammock and in the end I had to buy one for all the family members,” wrote another.
‘I’m a single dad who loves camping but hates complicated equipment. My hammock just arrived and I couldn’t wait to camp; I got her up in a matter of seconds. It’s the BEST, so sturdy and so fucking relaxing. And light. And small. I’m so excited that it will be the gift I give to all my teammates for years to come. I can see why this gets so many starred reviews. The best thing I’ve ordered in years.’
The reviews speak for themselves, with almost 1,000 buyers raving about their purchase, whether at home, in the garden, on a picnic or while camping.
“We love boating, camping and fishing, so we didn’t have to think this would be a good business direction for us,” Dean said, adding that seeing the bottles transformed into materials for the first time was the “best day of his life.” “. ‘
Nakie also has a range of popular accessories to accompany hammocks, including a folding one backpackto mosquito netand a ultralight canvas.
They also sell luxury. Beach towels, picnic blankets and its famous super cozy puffy blanketsthat keep you warm and comfortable in all weather conditions.
“So warm and comforting, like a weighted blanket but not weighted,” one shopper said of the latter.
“We love boating, camping and fishing, so we didn’t have to think this would be a good business direction for us,” Dean said, adding that seeing the bottles transformed into materials for the first time was the “best day of his life.” “. ‘.
The brand has launched a Mother’s Day sale ahead of this weekend, with discounts of up to 30 per cent across the range.
Dean, 33, his wife Tegan, 32, and brother Jaryd, 31, came up with the idea for their brand Nakie after a diving expedition in South East Asia.
‘So far we have saved 14 million bottles, which is amazing. We also plant four trees for every item sold, that is what differentiates us in the market.
‘You get the best possible quality at an affordable price, you are planting trees when you buy and you are helping the environment. We also give back where we can and recently donated $500,000 worth of our puffy blankets to charity.’
He brand has launched a Mother’s Day sale ahead of this weekend, with discounts of up to 30 per cent across the range.
Along with the flash sale, they are also making $61,990 Caravan giveaway which you can learn more about here.