We design and make bold upcycled products. Public Thread is a community-based upcycling company working to divert scrap and surplus textiles from our landfills, create living wage jobs, and support a growing creative economy. What We Do We’re elevating the upcycled marketplace and reducing the environmental impact of manufacturing. We launched in June 2016 with a dream of making high quality, small-batch sewn products right here in Michigan. By creating something new out of materials that already exist, we keep thousands of pounds of textiles from the landfill, including grain bags, specialty fabrics, traditional textiles, banners, signs, and billboards. Our designers transform these rescued materials into a diverse collection of exceptional, expertly-crafted products for the mindful consumer.