Musicmaker x re.store – Eco-Conscious, Ethically Made, and Ready to Rock
Let’s face it — the music industry can be loud, fast, and wasteful. But at Musicmaker Dublin, we’re playing a different tune. Introducing our Premium Sustainable Strap Collection, created in collaboration with re.store, a revolutionary workshop based in northern Portugal. These guitar and bass straps are designed in Dublin, handmade in Portugal, and bursting with purpose, style, and comfort.
They’re not just sustainable — they’re powerful statements of inclusion, impact, and ethical craftsmanship. These are straps that tell a story.
Made with Purpose: The re.store Mission
re.store is more than a manufacturer — they’re a movement. Based in Braga, Portugal, this small organisation partners with social institutions, community groups, and skilled craftspeople to create meaningful, beautiful products with real-world impact.
Here’s what makes your strap truly special:
- Handmade by a family of Syrian refugees, now living and working safely in Portugal
- Created in collaboration with people from diverse social backgrounds — including those living with disabilities, prison inmates, the elderly, and refugees — all earning fair wages and support
- Built from upcycled fabric and leather waste from the Portuguese textile industry — keeping 5.5+ tonnes of material out of landfill
- Shipped with a plantable paper label — made from cotton waste and embedded with seeds
- Each purchase directly contributes to social partners, with €55,000+ already returned to their communities through this initiative
These straps are a direct investment in sustainability, social inclusion, and fair, transparent trade. And they look absolutely savage doing it.
Designed in Dublin – Built to Last
These straps were designed by the Musicmaker team right here in Dublin, based on the needs of real gigging musicians. We wanted something that felt good on stage, looked deadly in a session, and held up to everyday use — while staying true to our values.
Every Musicmaker x re.store strap is:
- Comfortable for long rehearsals and live gigs
- Adjustable for electric, acoustic, bass, or uke
- Crafted from limited edition designs — no two are ever the same
- Finished with upcycled leather ends for secure, durable mounting
- Lightweight, strong, and seriously good-looking
Whether you're playing your first school gig or your fiftieth Saturday night slot, this strap is ready to go the distance — with your ethics intact.
Pedagogy for Change – Why This Matters
At Musicmaker, we’re proud to support products that don’t just do less harm — they do active good. re.store believes in pedagogy for change: using products as conversation starters, behaviour changers, and tools for building a better world.
By choosing one of these straps, you’re joining a growing movement of musicians across Ireland who are:
- Supporting social integration and fair employment
- Promoting responsible consumption
- Helping the music industry do better — one strap at a time
Unique Styles – Once They’re Gone, They’re Gone
This collection is made using limited leftover materials from Portugal’s textile industry — meaning every batch is different. We’ve got loads of stunning designs available now, but they won’t be here forever. When a fabric runs out, that’s it.
So if you see one you love? Don’t wait.
FAQ – All About the Musicmaker x re.store Straps
Q: What instruments are these straps compatible with?
A: Electric guitar, acoustic, bass, ukulele — if it’s got strap buttons, you’re sorted.
Q: Are they really made from waste materials?
A: Absolutely. re.store sources leftover textiles and leather offcuts from the Portuguese fashion industry — and gives them new life.
Q: Who makes the straps?
A: The straps are handmade by a team including Syrian refugee families, people with disabilities, elderly artisans, and other social contributors — all receiving fair pay and working in safe conditions.
Q: Do you ship across Ireland?
A: We do! You can order online from Musicmaker and we’ll send your strap anywhere in Ireland, absolutely free.
Q: What’s this about a plantable label?
A: Every strap comes with a paper tag made from cotton waste embedded with wildflower seeds. Pop it in soil, water it, and watch your strap grow even more good vibes.
Final Thoughts – Carry Your Instrument with Purpose
This isn’t just about having a cool strap (although it helps that they're also cool...) — it’s about wearing your values on your shoulder. By choosing a Musicmaker x re.store strap, you’re supporting local design, European craftsmanship, social empowerment, and planet-friendly innovation.
And you're doing it while looking sharp, feeling great, and keeping your instrument secure.
Play with pride. Wear with purpose. Buy better.
Check out the full range of Musicmaker Sustanable Straps HERE.
