In 1969 Lionel and Diane Rodrigue, my parents, bought a trophy and award business while working regular full time jobs. Lionel or “Rod” working as a Physical Education teacher and coach at the local high school and Diane as a bookkeeper worked together to build this family business. The trophy and awards business quickly grew by adding other awards such as Chenille letters and felt banners. Since the company was already doing some stitching they added embroidery and screen printing to the mix of services.

In the 70’s we bought a bag company and began custom manufacturing our own line of duffle bags with the natural fit of embroidering or screen printing before they were stitched. We also added tackle twill lettering, hat embroidery, appliqué lettering, sublimation printing and laser cutting.

We have an unconditional 5 year guarantee and in the unlikely event something goes wrong, you can send the bag back to get it repaired. You can also get “fill-in” orders because our styles and fabrics remain the same….because they work. We cut the fabric and webbing in the colors you choose, imprint or embroider, then assemble and ship them from Lewiston, Maine.

Through the years some products and fads have come and gone, the custom craftsmanship and family attitude still remain. We are a true Maine Made, America’s Best Company. So when you call us, you are talking to the factory, not some distributor of imported disposable bags. We employ 18 Mainer’s that work very hard to create great “Made in USA” products
Mark Rodrigue

“Sailed around the world, recycled in Maine”, Sea Bags is a sustainable company located on a working waterfront.

We specialize in fashion smart, earth friendly tote bags made out of recycled sails.

Our Maine Made bags are available in a variety of styles and sizes.

A Sea Bag is the perfect reminder of the rocky Maine coast and the memories made in Maine.

Our mission is sustainability in our product, jobs and our State of Maine.
* Sustainability by designing and manufacturing green products and using green practices.
* Sustainability following fair trade practices and thereby creating and keeping jobs in Maine.
* Sustainability by becoming active members in our community.

To view the bags being made, take a short walk to the Factory store at 25 Custom House Wharf for a true Sea Bag Experience.

I have always been a “maker”. After attending MECA, I worked in the advertising industry, but continued to long for an opportunity to step away from the computer and work with my hands again. Working with leather was that chance. After an exhausting search for a leather bag that filled not only the roll of practical, but also expressed my desire for unique style, I decided that the only way I’d find what I was searching for was to make it myself. My handbag line, Kurier, is made entirely from high end leather – sourced from Maine and Europe. I’ve spent years perfecting my quality and design work and feel that each item I make is the best possible example of who I am as a maker.