The way we shop has shifted. People are buying fewer things and choosing better ones: gifts that are useful, that last, and that say something about the person giving them. The numbers back it up, with well over half of UK shoppers now looking for at least one sustainable present, a figure that climbs higher among younger buyers.
That is the ground Paguro was built on. Every piece in this guide is made by hand from materials most people throw away: truck and bus inner tubes, salvaged bike chains, decommissioned military tent canvas, broken skateboards and offcut hardwood. Nothing is mass-produced, no two pieces are quite alike, and each one keeps a little more waste out of landfill. We treat upcycling as design in its own right, never a compromise. Each piece also comes with a story built in, which makes it the kind of gift he shows off rather than shoves in a drawer.
We have sorted the 28 ideas below by the kind of dad you are buying for, so you can head straight to the right rock pool. Everything is in stock, priced from £11, and links through to the product.
For the cyclist dad
Giving a second life to two wheels is our heartland. These are handmade from real bike chains rescued from London repair shops and inner tubes that have already done their miles, so they are made for the dad who would rather be in the saddle.
Best seller Recycled Bike Chain Bracelet (Unisex)
One of our oldest favourites and still one of our best sellers. It is a bold, industrial cuff built from the very chains that once powered a bike, and it suits the Tour de France obsessive and the weekend club rider equally well. Sizes S to XXL. From £22.
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Recycled Bicycle Chain Cufflinks
For the cyclist who also has to scrub up for work. Silver-plated and made from UK-sourced bike chain, they bring a little of the weekend into the office, and they double nicely as a groomsmen gift. £30.
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Lone Rider Recycled Bike Chain Pendant Necklace
Understated and easy to wear, strung on an inner-tube cord. A quiet nod to every ride you have shared. £18.
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Recycled Bicycle Inner Tube Vegan Belt
Cut by hand from punctured bicycle inner tubes salvaged from repair shops, with a subtle flash of colour at the edge. A leather-free belt for the rider who likes his kit to have some history to it. Sizes S to M. £40.
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Bicycle Cog Funky Keyring
A genuine bike cog turned everyday carry, in four colours. Cheap, cheerful, and the easy way to round out a bundle. £12.
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Kenny Eco Bike Saddle Bag
Compact and water-resistant, with just enough room for a phone, a couple of cards and a spare tube. Made from reclaimed canvas and inner tube for the minimalist rider. £50.
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Bradley Upcycled Bike Messenger Bag
The commuter's workhorse. Reclaimed tyre, inner tube and military canvas come together into a water-resistant messenger with a padded section for laptops up to 15 inches. If you want one proper investment gift, this is it. £155.
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Browse the full Gifts for Cyclists collection.
For the biker dad
Tougher materials, bigger character. Reclaimed motorbike tyre and military canvas, built to take a knock.
Best seller Recycled Motorbike Tyre Vegan Belt
Our number-one product, year in and year out. Hand-cut from reclaimed motorbike tyres into a tough, leather-free belt that only looks better the more it is worn. Sizes S to XL. £40.
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Recycled Slim Championship Inner Tube Belt
A slimmer, multi-tone version made from punctured inner tubes, repair patches included. It has a small cult following among the mountain-bike and motorbike crowd who like the lived-in look. £42.
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Soldier Water-Resistant Vegan Laptop Backpack
More than a work bag. The Soldier is slimline and snug, so it sits close and comfortable on the back through a long ride or a day out, with just enough room for the day's essentials and a padded section for a laptop on the commute. Handmade from reclaimed military tent canvas and truck inner tube, it is water-resistant too, so a change in the weather is no problem. Black or Olive. £150.
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Browse the full Gifts for Bikers collection.
For the skater, or the forever-young dad
Hand-cut from broken skateboard decks, these keep the colour and the grain of the boards they came from, so each one is genuinely one of a kind.
Best seller Shredwood Recycled Skateboard Bottle Opener Keyring
Two of dad's favourite things, a cold drink and a hit of nostalgia, in one pocket-sized gift. Each Shredwood opener is hand-cut by a skater from genuine broken decks, so the layered grain is never the same twice. Now in two sizes. From £20.
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Multicolour Recycled Skateboard Square Cufflinks
A flash of colour for the dad who cleans up well. Each pair is cut from old skateboard decks, so the bright, layered grain is unique to him. £30.
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Upcycled Skateboard Bearing Pendant Necklace
A real skate bearing set against layered deck plywood, worn as a pendant. One for the dad who spent his youth turning ideas into action on four wheels. £26.
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For the adventurer and commuter dad
Customer favourite Colonel Vegan Water-Resistant Backpack
The piece our customers come back for. Reclaimed military tent canvas and truck inner tube, a padded laptop compartment and serious water resistance, equally at home on the commute or a weekend away. The kind of bag he will still be using in ten years. Black or Olive, Medium or Large. From £155.
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Ranger Water-Resistant Duffle and Gym Bag
Light, rugged and just as happy as a weekender, made from recycled military tent canvas. Good for the gym regular and the last-minute-trip dad alike. Olive or Black. £110.
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Nova Waterproof Travel and Toiletry Bag
A heavy-duty wash bag in reclaimed army canvas and inner tube, for the dad who is always half-packed for somewhere. It works just as well as a gadget or cable organiser. Olive or Black. £50.
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Donald Recycled Canvas Bum Bag
A hands-free bum bag with plenty of pockets, made from reclaimed military canvas. Ideal for travel, festivals or the dad who refuses to carry a wallet in his pocket. Olive or Black. £70.
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For the everyday-carry dad
Best seller Ben Recycled Wallet with Coin Compartment
A proper bi-fold with a button-fastened coin pocket, cut from supple, water-resistant truck inner tube rather than leather. One of our most-loved wallets, and you can choose the stitch colour. £42.
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Conrad Recycled Rubber Card Wallet
For the dad who has gone cashless, a slim card holder in recycled inner tube that disappears into a back pocket. £29.
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Lewis Essential Flat Travel Pouch
A genuinely useful do-everything pouch, made from reclaimed inner tube. It keeps passports and boarding passes together, holds cables and chargers, or works as a simple clutch. Five colours. £27.
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For the style-conscious dad
Triplet Unisex Inner Tube Bracelet
Three different hand-cut patterns running across a single band, made from reclaimed truck and bus inner tube. Quietly different, and built to last. Sizes XS to L. £25.
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Dimension Recycled Rubber Bracelet
A plaited design that reads like several bands in one. Soft, waterproof and easy to wear every day. Sizes XS to XL. £25.
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For the home and desk dad
Best seller Japanese Patterns Upcycled Teak Wood Coasters
End-grain coasters cut from teak furniture offcuts, each carrying a traditional Japanese motif. A reliable bestseller, and a clever thing to pair with a bottle of something he likes. Buy singles or a full set. From £9, set of four £34.
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Upcycled Handmade Wooden Nibble Bowl
Turned by hand on a lathe from reclaimed solid hardwood. Good for snacks at the table or for the keys and watch that end up by the front door. From £14.
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Nanis Funky Zip Rubber Pencil Case
A practical zip pouch with a fun helix design, made from reclaimed inner tube. It keeps a desk tidy at home, or holds pens, cables and odds and ends for the dad who works from the kitchen table. Four colours. £28.
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For the fitness dad
Eco-Friendly Upcycled Resistance Band
A strong, stretchy band given a second life from reclaimed inner tube, for the dad building strength a rep at a time at home. £29.
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Quick wins under £20
Recycled Bike Chain Keyring with Clasp
A sturdy bike-chain keyring in five colours that clips to a belt loop or bag, so keys stop going missing. The thoughtful little extra. £11.
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DeckLoop Recycled Skateboard Belt-Hook Keyring
Hand-cut from an old skateboard deck, the DeckLoop hooks straight onto a belt loop and keeps keys within easy reach. A small gift with a lot of character. £12.50.
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More ideas in Thoughtful Gifts Under £20.
Why an upcycled gift means more
Everything we make starts as something someone else discarded: a worn tyre, a snapped chain, a retired tent, a broken board. Giving it a second life as a wallet, a belt or a backpack diverts real waste from landfill, and it supports the skilled makers in Indonesia and Kenya who do the work. Because each piece is finished by hand, no two gifts are ever identical, which is rather the point of giving one. There is a social side to it, as well. Every piece comes with a story about where the material came from and how it was made, so it has a habit of becoming a talking point: the sort of thing he is genuinely proud to show off to his mates.
If you would like to see how it is done, have a look at our sustainable materials and the Paguro story.
Father's Day 2026: your questions answered
When is Father's Day 2026 in the UK?
Father's Day in the UK falls on Sunday 21 June 2026, the third Sunday of June. It is worth noting this is different from Mothering Sunday, which the UK marks back in March.
What makes a good sustainable Father's Day gift?
The best eco-friendly Father's Day gifts are the ones he will actually use, such as a wallet, a belt, a backpack or an everyday accessory, made from durable, responsibly sourced materials. Upcycled gifts score highest because they are useful, one of a kind, and keep waste out of landfill.
Are upcycled and vegan gifts good quality?
Yes. Reclaimed inner tube, tyre and military canvas were built to survive the road and the field, so they hold up exceptionally well as accessories, often better than the leather they replace.
What is the last order date for Father's Day delivery?
Order by 17 June 2026 for UK delivery before the 21st. UK delivery is free over £50, and international delivery is free over £150.
Found the one? We would love to see it. Share your sustainable Father's Day gift with us on Instagram or Facebook and tag @paguroupcycle.
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