Upcycled Rice Bag Cardholder | Zero Waste

Got paper business cards or photocards of your favourite idol that won't survive a normal wallet? Try our upcycled rice bag cardholder — water-resistant slim, and tough enough to keep them safe through daily life (and the occasional laundry cycle). Handmade from upcycled bags at The Interchange. Fits most business cards.

No cardholder is the same. Each piece is made to maximise every rice bag we work with. Unique designs, made with the least possible waste.

✦ Material: Upcycled PP woven rice bag
✦ 10.5cm x 7.5cm
✦ Naturally waterproof
✦ Handcrafted in Singapore
✦ Collected via partners like Sōng Hè and The Interchange community
✦ Limited stock — each batch depends on bag availability

Made from rice bags. Made for Singapore.

Our upcycled rice bag creations make up The Interchange's most iconic collection and for good reason. It starts life as a rice bag, collected from our partners before being cleaned, cut, and handcrafted into different products right here in our Bukit Merah studio.

Rice bags are one of Singapore's most recognisable household staples. Chances are, you grew up with one of these bags in your kitchen — be it from Sōng Hè, Fairprice, or other regional brands. Transforming it into something you carry every day is our way of keeping that familiarity alive and keeping it out of the bin.

Why rice bag?

PP woven rice bags are one of the most under-appreciated materials around. Tough, water-resistant, and built to carry 10kg of rice without breaking a sweat, they're more than capable of protecting your belongings. The woven polypropylene surface is naturally waterproof, giving your cardholder a layer of protection against rain, spills, and everyday bag chaos.