A Belfast man is making international waves with his eco-conscious outdoor and adventure clothing and e-bikes.
Matt Creighton came up with idea for Bleubird while working as a bike mechanic and ski technician in the French Alps.
He tells us everything from the shell of his popular Nordic robes to their packaging and tags are made from recycled materials, while the brand’s venture collection is all vegan, 100% organic and water based.
After a 8,000km cycle from Belfast to Vietnam the 31-year-old decided to branch out into electric bikes in a bid to encourage others to join in his passion for cycling.
Matt said: “People are searching for an escape and adventure.
“That’s what Bleubird has always been about and our new range of products is a natural progression for this.
“For every order we receive online, we plant a tree, because, let’s face it, the planet needs a lot more trees.
“Orders are sent in eco-friendly, biodegradable packaging, making it clear that from concept to execution, Bleubird is committed to the fight against climate change and aims to leave only positive footprints across the world.”
Headquartered in Newtownabbey, Bleubird has just secured £600,000 of investment to expand globally following the success of their Summit E-Bike which launched last year.
It is now stocked in bike retailers across NI and the UK and will be sold beside their existing outdoor range in the USA.
“We are delighted to be able to spread our message wider and quicker than we could on our own,” added Matt.
“The investment is a great statement of confidence in our Team and our ambitions to expand Bleubird globally.
“We have always been committed to a profitable growth model and this won’t change.
“This investment will allow us to fund stock purchases that will help us to keep up with demand.”
For more information on Bleubird, visit www.bleubird.com or follow on Facebook and Instagram.
