Company Research Report: Gear Collective

Company Overview

• Name: Gear Collective

• Mission: Focus on sustainable, eco-conscious products that are 100% vegan.

• Founded: 2010

• Founder: Jarah Emerson

• Key People:

• Jarah Emerson - Founding Partner

• Jeramy Emerson - Partner

• Belinda Ticheli - Partner

• Headquarters: No information is available

• Number of Employees: No information is available

• Revenue: No information is available

• Known For: A wholesale agency representing brands in the fashion, gift, and lifestyle markets; specializes in sales, consulting, brand management, operations, warehousing, and fulfillment.

Products

Banda Bags

• Description: Uniquely handcrafted bags using hand embroidery and paddle wheel sewing techniques, maintaining traditional art forms in Indonesia.

• Key Features:

• 100% vegan and cruelty-free

• Handcrafted in Sumatra, Indonesia

• Supports women empowerment by providing fair pay and steady employment to artisans.

Frank Green

• Description: Premium reusable products designed to reduce single-use waste with an emphasis on sustainability.

• Key Features:

• Multi-award-winning designs

• Reusable bottles and cups

• Made from premium materials and customizable

Notabag

• Description: Eco-conscious bags combining fashion and functionality, transforming from a tote to a backpack.

• Key Features:

• Patented design

• Made from high-quality, recycled fabrics

• Members of 1% for the Planet

Roll’eat

• Description: Reusable products for food wrapping designed to reduce waste.

• Key Features:

• Sustainable sandwich bags and snack bags

• Promotes a zero-waste lifestyle

• Durable, washable, and reusable

Recent Developments

• Banda Bags:

• Empowerment initiatives for women in Indonesia.

• Frank Green:

• Partnered with Parley for the Oceans for sustainability efforts.

• New customization options available for reusable products.

• Expansion into different regions including the USA, Australia, and Europe.

• Notabag:

• Won German Design Award in 2016 for the Notabag Original and again in 2023 for Notabag Crossbody.

• Launched the Notabag Crossbody, a multifunctional and space-efficient bag.

• Roll’eat:

• Launched New Turtle Collection promoting environmental awareness through trendy designs.

• Partnerships: Collaboration with small factories with good working conditions, offering custom designs for various projects across notable clients like Guggenheim Museum, Audi, and Red Bull.

This report encapsulates the key aspects and current trajectory of Gear Collective. The organization is noted for its commitment to sustainability and empowering artisans through ethical production practices.