When you purchase a TechWears Ltd product, you're not only supporting a small business dedicated to sustainable product design and manufacturing, you're also buying a unique product that aligns you with a growing collective of geeks, makers, fashion enthusiasts, and eco-conscious consumers who want high-quality, interesting products that starkly contrast with offerings in the mainstream market in terms of both values and aesthetics.
Upcycling entails creating something new out of otherwise discarded materials, thereby increasing their value. Circuit boards degrade at different rates depending on the metals and substances used to make them; the bottom line is that they will outlive us all and the rapid accumulation of e-waste is a serious threat to the environment. We upcycle circuit boards to make all of our products, thus keeping them out of the landfill and making fun accessories you'll love!
In additon to the products available in the TechWears Collection, customers can also contact Drew directly for custom projects. Some common requests include award plaques, nametags, and specific types of jewelry, but the list by no means stops there. If you have a project you'd like to see made out of recycled circuit board, absolutely contact us directly and let us know. We love a good challenge and welcome the chance to collaborate with you!
"It isn't often that an item more than meets my expectations. The tie is a work of art right down to the packaging. I'm sure that my grandson will love it. Thank you so much!!"
"Your ties are infinitely cooler than the ties found on countless other websites that merely have circuit board patterns printed on them."
“Excellent quality and friendly service. I had a plaque made for a retiring Information Warfare Naval Officer and everyone, especially our honoree, enjoyed the quality and craftsmanship of the engraved plaque.”
TechWears was founded in 2014 by Zero Waste enthusiast and ecopreneur, Junkman Drew. Drew has long been fascinated by circuit boards and technology, yet also deeply concerned about the environmental impacts of the ever-growing electronic waste stream. Following the consistently enthusiastic response to the circuit board tie and jewelry he made for fun in 2014, Drew decided to quit his job and go all in producing upcycled accessories and founded TechWears.
True to our mission, we source the most beautiful recycled circuit boards available and transform them into unique accessories for eco-conscious consumers. The products from our diverse collection of ties, jewelry, and accessories are great conversation starters and the ultimate gift idea for your favorite geek. TechWears products are made of 100% RECYCLED Circuit Boards in various colors, assembled in Colorado, have a limited lifetime warranty, and our circuit-board necktie was voted "Best Geeky Gift 2018."
Want to know what drives TechWears? We believe that by incorporating the concepts that together form the acronym "STEAM", we are prioritizing the health of our plant while also debugging the dress code. Join us as we challenge mainstream fashion and product design/development conventions one circuit board at a time!
(S)cience-Mapping the Future
(T)echnology - Achieving the improbable.
(E)cology - Bio diversity, clean air, and clean water must be protected and restored.
(A)rt - Creative work inspires innovation and ignites the imagination.
(M)anufacturing - Creating products in the circular economy. Incorporating end- of-life into product design and life cycle through repairability and ease of recycling
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