Stuff We Love Distributors share their favorite new products from The PPAI Expo trade show floor, highlighting the products that wowed them, things they are eager to recommend to clients – and a few they’d like for themselves. Compiled by Rachel Zoch RENEE HOLMES Sales Coordinator Brand Fuel PPAI 277900, D8 Raleigh, North Carolina Holmes says her favorite new find overall is the Made Free line of sustainable bags and backpacks. “Every purchase supports a day of freedom from slavery and poverty through a self-sustaining job, and they apply a custom hang tag on every item stating how many days of freedom were provided from that purchase. I love it when we can make our dollars count, the money goes towards causes I can get behind and the impact is measurable.” She’s also pleased that the company is based in her home state of North Carolina. “Their mission is quite impressive, and their bags are, too. It was hard to narrow down exactly which single piece was my favorite, but the Urban Pack Mini AW is just the right size, is available in some great colors, and even has a fun surprise striped lining inside and leather accents, details that we find in higher-end bags. Did I mention the color? Love!” Made from durable, weather-resistant, 100% recycled polyester and the finest eco-friendly, vegetable tanned, biodegradable leather, the Urban Pack Mini AW (shown in mustard) features plenty of pockets and features, like the padded back, bottom and straps for comfort; a leather-trimmed, padded 13-inch laptop compartment; and an inside water bottle pocket. Made Free / PPAI 825553, S0 / madefree.co Essentials | Use Case 12 • MARCH 2024 • PPAI
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