ColcaSac

ColcaSac was a Salt Lake City-based company, started in 2004 as AppleSac, that specializes in the making of sleeves specifically for small-format computers and phones. The company started by producing protective sleeves for the Apple MacBook.[1] Due to trademark issues with Apple Inc., the company changed its name from AppleSac to ColcaSac in 2009.[2] It terminated activities in 2014.

ColcaSac Inc.
FormerlyAppleSac
TypePrivate
IndustryProtective Equipment Manufacturing
Founded2004
Defunct2014
Headquarters,
ProductsProtective sleeves
Number of employees
10 in 2011
Hemp sleeve

Because of a high demand for PC and laptop sleeves, ColcaSac began producing custom sleeves upon request in 2007. A lot of the inspiration for the design and style of the products[3] are from the Hawaiian landscape. The company claims that natural fabrics and earthy colors reduce attractiveness to thieves.[4]

As a company ColcaSac engages in environmentally respectful standards and is a member of 1% for the Planet. Materials used to produce ColcaSac sleeves are from Mexico, China and the United States; all of the sleeves are made in the United States.[5] By 2010, the company had started producing protective sleeves for a wide variety of hardware beyond the MacBook: Kindle, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPod Classic[1] using material such as hemp fibers.

References

  1. Porterfield, Deborah (3 January 2010). "Tech gadgets improve convenience". Statesman Journal. 158 (273). Salem, Oregon. Gannett News Service. p. D5 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "AppleSac name change explanation". ColcaSac.com. 2009-01-06. Archived from the original on January 31, 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-30.
  3. Porterfield, Deborah (3 January 2010). "Tech gadgets improve convenience". Statesman Journal. 158 (273). Salem, Oregon: Gannett. Gannett News Service. p. D5 via Newspapers.com.
  4. Donahue, Wendy (23 May 2010). "Grad gifts bypass cash for cachet". Life & Arts. Dayton Daily News. 133 (221). Dayton, Ohio: Cox Ohio Publishing. McClatchy News Service. p. D5 via Newspapers.com.
  5. Harper, Marques G. (21 April 2011). "Protect your iMage". Life & Style. Austin American-Statesman. 140 (270) (Final ed.). Austin, Texas: Cox Enterprises. p. D6 via Newspapers.com.

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