Guilt-Free Guitar Straps

Photo via Splaff

Leather. It’s practically synonymous with rock ‘n roll. Unfortunately, it’s not so great for the environment (the leather industry uses lots of energy and chemicals), not to mention the cows and other animals that constitute the raw materials for our shoes, bags, and yes, even our guitar straps.

For a classic look without the guilt, Splaff offers guitar straps made from 100% recycled bicycle inner tubes. Each two-inch strap is hand-crafted and produced in a 100% waste-free process in which all leftover materials are reused or recycled. Choose from two versions – both in basic black – plain and grommet (for those that require a little extra attitude).

If you’re not a guitarist, Splaff also makes a few related accessories like belts and wrist bands, although I’m pretty sure the latter went out of style with hair metal bands back in the late 80s.

Get it here: Splaff (plain $28, grommet $32)