Malaysian bag designers make tote bags from old clothes and unwanted fabric

Using upcycled materials has forced Abdul Muhaimin and his creative partner to be more innovative. Photos: Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Hadi

Homegrown bag designer Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Hadi, 28, has found a creative way to tackle the problem of fabric waste.

Instead of contributing to the piles of discarded fabric that end up in landfills each year, the Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) fashion graduate and his former college-mate and business partner Harrith Hasmadi, 28, create tote bags from remnant fabrics and pre-loved clothing.