priorLIFE partners with local businesses to sell recycled tote bags

TRAVERSE CITY, MICH., JUNE 3, 2009 – priorLIFE tote bags are now available locally!

priorLIFE is a company that refabricates old banners into collectible merchandise and accessories such as tote bags, wallets, and more. Each priorLIFE item has a tag that tells the story of its “prior life,” or where the original banner hung, like a grand opening, one of America’s largest racing events or even a rockin’ concert tour.

priorLIFE products can now be found at these local retailers:

• Garden Goods on US-31 in Traverse City
• Horizon Books (all three locations – Traverse City, Petoskey and Cadillac)
• The Cherry Stop in Traverse City
• Rebecca’s Closet in Traverse City
• Green Goodness in Leland
• The Painted Bird in Suttons Bay

“We are so excited to be selling our products at these fantastic retailers in northern Michigan,” said Pam Klumpp, priorLIFE director. “The idea for our products started right here in Traverse City and we’re just thrilled that the local consumers are highly interested and asking to purchase our products. We’ve even had customers walking into the Britten building trying to find our tote bags so we’re thrilled to now be able to meet their needs by selling priorLIFE through local retailers.”

The priorLIFE bags will also be sold online through priorLIFE.com. All priorLIFE products are produced in Michigan.

About priorLIFE

priorLIFE gives signs and banners a new life after their practical life is complete. The company refabricates the banners into tote bags, messenger bags, wine bags, wallets and more. Every priorLIFE product also tells the story of its “prior life,” detailing where the sign or banner hung, adding to its collectible appeal. Visit www.priorLIFE.com for more info.

priorLIFE is a subsidiary of Britten Banners. The leading provider of high-quality, large-format, banner and display solutions, Britten has been a trusted partner of some of the world’s best-known and most discerning companies, helping them gain international brand visibility and credibility for more than 20 years. At its 125,000-square-foot facility in Traverse City, Michigan, Britten continues to drive the cutting edge in banner design, production and installation.