From Old Clothes to Cozy Keepsakes: Cavite Couple's Sustainable Business Blooms

Cavite Couple Turns Old Clothes into Cozy Keepsakes: A Sustainable Business Success Story In Cavite, Philippines, Hazel and Gerard Canosa-de Leon have found a unique way to transform old clothes into treasured keepsakes. Their business, Cozy Memories, creates custom patchwork blankets from used clothing, offering a sustainable and sentimental product. The couple started their business in October 2024, inspired by a desire to preserve their child’s outgrown clothing. "We were checking our baby’s clothes and thinking, 'What if we made something to preserve these memories?'" Hazel explains. Their blankets, made from various fabrics, are soft and cozy, with prices starting at ₱1,600. Gerard describes the process, "We cut the clothes into square sizes, add interfacing, and then patch them together." The video shows the transformation from raw materials to a finished product, emphasizing the quality and craftsmanship. Cozy Memories has quickly gained popularity, proving that a sustainable business can also be a heartwarming venture. They can be contacted via their social media channels.