FOUNDING FATHER

Rubber Killer was founded by Saroengrong Wong-Savun, an independent architect and founder of the Re-Leaf Studio, in 2010 with an objective to develop a range of products with an emphasis on being Eco-friendly and sustainability in mind. He combines his design and experience from his previous works under the idea “This world is united”.

Wong-Savun has represented Rubber Killer as a presenter on commercial campaigns and talks for Honda, KFC, Samsung Galaxy For SME, Vespa Thailand, Perspective, Krungsri Cat Talk, Thai Tay, and Puey Talk.

He continues to work as Director of Rubber Killer with on going mission to further explore and innovate using unconventional materials and Eco-friendly production processes. 

AFTER THE LONG JOURNEY, ITS BACK IN YOUR HANDS

The latest environmental design products by the Re-Leaf Studio, which has developed the environmental conscious products continuously since 2005. We had developed variety of products out of paper from banana pulp and fiber.

The products were developed carefully from growing banana trees on the high land area, turn them into high quality materials then manufactured the environmentally friendly products with such materials.

We are moving forward to other steps, by looking for abandoned materials with tremendous hidden value like the car inner tubes. Our studio uses used inner tubes to develop new products such as messenger bags, Tote bags, backpacks, wallets, straps and ankle straps for cycling, etc..

We uses the inner tubes from all types of vehicles, from the smallest inner tubes of bicycle to the inner tubes of eighteen-wheel trucks and tractors, which were normally abandoned, wasted with no benefit to the world. The numbers of rubber inner tubes wasted are a huge burden on Mother Nature as the agricultural and developing countries continue using lots of tires each year.

All production processes are more cautious on their impact to our environment, With the idea of preserving for the environment, the designs do not end just by using materials that are only environmentally friendly or recycle of waste, but focused on everything around.

Rubber Killer has been training and giving opportunities for skilled workers who are hill tribes and local people that usually got lower wage than standard. Part of the Rubber Killer profit is also set a side for poor student’s scholarship in Thailand.

 

“OUR STUDIO’S PRINCIPAL HAS EMPHASIZED ON USING THE WASTE FROM NATURAL AND DAILY LIFE MIXED WITH OUR CREATIVE MIND.”

 

 WHY USED INNER-TUBE?

• Make use of an otherwise discarded material.
• Eco friendly green products.
• Tough and durable material.
• Water and heat proof.
• Unique aesthetics.
• Create new jobs and development of high level craftsmanship in local communities of rural Thailand.

PRODUCT RANGE

Rubber Killer produces a wide rage of products utilizing the benefits of the properties of rubber and other high quality materials and components.

Over 60 products ranging from; Messenger Bags, Tote Bags, Shoulder Bags, Wallets, Clutches, Backpacks, Rolltop Bags, Motorcycle Bags, Bicycle Frame Bags, Shoes and Accessories.

We’re continuously developing new and innovative ways to use the rubber material in future products.

HIGH QUALITY MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION

All Rubber Killer products are handmade by highly skilled local craftsmen using the best quality materials to ensure the our products are of the highest quality. We try to produce the most durable products possible to ensure our customers can use our products for many years to come. Each piece of used inner tube rubber is carefully hand selected. A specific section of the inner tube is inspected for it’s most suitable usage by our skilled craftsmen. Together with the use of 100% genuine waterproof 1000D Cordura nylon fabric, YKK parts and water repellent zippers, Rubber Killer products are made to last.

COLLABORATIONS

Oh boy, we love a good collaboration! We believe collaborations can go beyond the product itself. It can become a movement and connect like-minded people to exchange new ideas.

Rubber Killer has collaborated with many high-profile brands over the years including; G-Shock, Hennessy, Shiseido Men, Stanley, Greyhound Collective, Heineken, The Continuum, MUNN, Singha, Michelin, Ari, Tamda, and Territory. 

 

“WE LOVE WORKING WITH LIKE MINDED FOLKS AND PUSHING WHATS POSSIBLE”

 

JOURNEY

One thing that is shared amongst the Rubber Killer team members is the love of the great outdoors and adventure. We regularly plan trips to all corners of Thailand. From the mountains to the beach, we document our journeys and the places we visit through our blog on our social media.

This proves to be a great team-building exercise as well as putting our products and prototypes through real-world use. It also rejuvenates and inspires us to create the best products possible.