UPSO Bags

UPSO Bags: unique bags made from recycled truck tarpaulin in the UK

UPSO Bags is a brand of bags and accessories that works exclusively with reclaimed materials. The company is part of Innovative Outdoor Products Ltd and produces every piece in its Nelson workshop in the UK, using used truck tarpaulin and fire hoses collected from local suppliers.

The company's approach is built on handmade production and uniqueness: each bag is cut and sewn by hand, given a unique reference number, photographed and published in the online shop so the buyer can choose a specific, one-of-a-kind piece.

Production process: from used tarpaulin to numbered bag

The working method described by the company is organised into several stages. First, truck tarpaulins and fire hoses from local suppliers are selected and inspected for damage at the UK factory. The materials are then cut into manageable pieces, the belts and hoses are trimmed, and everything is cleaned, dried and washed locally before moving into production.

During the making stage, each bag is hand cut and assigned a unique reference number. The team of craftspeople sews it on machines powered by solar panels. Finished bags are inspected, numbered, photographed and added to the online catalogue.

Range of bags and panniers

The range is organised into several product families, with individual names for each model:

• Panniers and bike bags: Potters Pannier, Potters Pannier - Small, Tamworth Tarp Roll, Stirling Seat Pack, Tebay Top Tube Bag and Ferrybridge Folder, the latter designed for Brompton folding bikes with a specific frame.
• Backpacks: Bridgwater Backpack, Burtonwood Backpack, Burtonwood Backpack - Small, Birch Backpack and Peterborough Pack.
• Shoulder and waist bags: Bothwell Belt Bag, Medway Messenger Bag and Woodall Waist Pack.
• Laptop bags and cases: Corley Cabin Bag, Lancaster Laptop Case and Leicester Laptop Case.
• Accessories: Washington Wallet.

The catalogue includes a last chance section with references such as Washington Wallet, Stirling Seat Pack and Tebay Top Tube. The shop also shows gift vouchers and models such as the Corley Cabin Bag in various colours, with prices at the time of analysis listed at £99.95, and the Burtonwood Backpack Small and Potters Pannier at £84.95.

Materials and sustainable approach

The company works with reclaimed truck tarpaulin and fire hose, materials that would otherwise end up as waste. The company states its aim is to reduce the environmental impact of this waste and to sell durable bags designed to withstand years of use. The combination of second-life industrial materials with handmade production results in robust, functional pieces suited to both urban use and adventure.

Sales, shipping and customer service

UPSO Bags sells through its online shop with free shipping within the UK and international shipping; EU orders are dispatched from France. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout. The website has a country and currency selector with options for many markets, including Spain, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, Australia and Japan, among others.

The company maintains a B2B services section, shipping and refund policies, and a blog with content about its products, such as the bike bag guide published in June 2026.

Group manufacturing activity

UPSO is part of Innovative Outdoor Products Ltd, a manufacturer of bags and cases for boating, communications, cycling, industry, medical, military, outdoor and water sports activities.