Upcycled Clothing

With a higher cause in mind, lil jax creations are one-of-a-kind, and super comfortable.
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Upcycled, one-of-a-kind, handmade pieces

Items are made using gently used, salvaged clothing and remnant textiles as the fabric.

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  • Upcycled from a collection of salvaged Kantha blanket scraps (saved from sewing other pieces), and will fit many - youth and adult alike! SUPER comfortable! Lightweight, abundant in beautiful color and detail, with an oversized hoodie. A perfect layer of cozy and unique.   Handcrafted with love and intention. Upcycled hooded poncho Kantha vibes One-of-a-kind Cold wash Handmade in Santa Cruz, CA
    $85.00
    $85.00
    Sold - inquire for a custom piece
  • Upcycled from an early 19th century, hand-woven blanket. This blanket was well taken care of, with a few tiny marks showing it was well loved. Oversized hood and pockets, one size fits most.  This poncho is incredibly cozy, with beautiful, vibrant colors! This is a power piece!!! Made with love and intention.  Upcycled poncho One-of-a-kind Cold, gentle wash + lay to dry for longevity Handmade in Santa Cruz, CA
    $245.00
    $245.00
    Sold - inquire for a custom piece
  • Upcycled from  french terry remnant, and salvaged graphic from a cotton jersey top. Lightweight, super flowy, with oversized front pockets and hoodie. A perfect layer of cozy. Handcrafted with love and intention. Upcycled poncho Western vibes One-of-a-kind Cold wash Handmade in Santa Cruz, CA
    $95.00
    $95.00
    Sold - inquire for a custom piece
  • Upcycled from remnant fleece scraps, and to fit many. Super cozy, lightweight, flowy, with oversized hoodie. It's a perfect layer of open and expansive, and togetherness: I AM  WE ARE. Handcrafted with love and intention. Upcycled capelet poncho Conscious and cozy vibes One-of-a-kind Cold wash Handmade in Santa Cruz, CA
    $68.00
    $68.00
    Sold - inquire for a custom piece

Meet the maker

Meet Asha, the maker behind lil jax. lil jax was born out of a self-taught hobby turned into passion, aptly named after her son, Jaxon.

Each item encompasses a unique style and comfort, inspired by the ever changing salvaged fabrics she comes across, while fulfilling a higher cause. 

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Upcycled from a whole lotta salvaged denim scraps, carefully sewn onto a salvaged denim bag with one interior pocket. This bag has both hand straps, as well as a shoulder strap for versatility! Not only are you choosing eco conscious with using textiles saved from the landfill, this bag is super unique and fly! DENIM DENIM DENIM! Handcrafted with love and intention. One-of-a-kind Denim vibes Handmade in Santa Cruz, CA

Sustainable

Approximately 12 million tons of textile waste is generated each year in North America - 5% of all landfill production is textile waste. When you shop lil jax you help keep textile waste out of landfills.

Sweatshop Free

All of our items are handmade in Santa Cruz, California using sustainable practices. That includes being sweatshop free.

Story-telling

Each piece in our collection tells a story. From the multiple pieces that went into it, to where it ends up, lil jax is all about the journey of the clothing.

I have been purchasing clothes and accessories from lil jax for years... Everything we have gotten from lil jax is not only very unique and one-of-a-kind, the quality is also unbeatable.

Marina (mom of Nikita)

The quality and workmanship; as well as the deep love, intention, and thoughtfulness she pours into each piece of clothing is something very special... It's such a beautiful and ethical process from start to finish and Im so proud and blessed to be able to adorn my little family in these unique and mindful treasures.

Carmen (mom of twins)

Uncycled from remnant finds, her California coastal creations are uniquely timeless. Each piece is one-of-a-kind magic. My daughter adores her wears with a love and pride.

Brett (papa to Emerson)