Our Story

     At Chapie, we believe that small problems deserve big solutions. If you’ve ever reached for your lip balm only to find it melted into a mess, we’ve got you covered. Chapie is the world’s first vacuum-insulated case designed to protect your cosmetics from heat.

     Our story began in 2021, when aerospace engineer Jacob Kirstein set out to solve a problem that millions of people face every day. After years of developing products in aerospace for SpaceX and NASA, Jacob turned his engineering mindset toward something entirely new—keeping lip balm safe from melting. What started as a simple 3D-printed prototype quickly caught fire on social media, proving that people needed a better way to protect their essentials.

      With no outside funding, Chapie launched through a grassroots presale campaign. The demand was immediate, but bringing a new product to life wasn’t easy. The journey was filled with failed manufacturing attempts, supply chain delays, and even hackers. Despite the setbacks, Jacob and the team refused to give up, and after months of pushing forward, Chapie finally became a reality.

Today, Chapie has expanded into a full line of products built to keep your cosmetics safe, no matter where life takes you:

  • Chapie OG – Designed for standard-sized lip balms like Burt’s Bees, ChapStick, and Sun Bum.
  • Chapie Plus – Perfect for larger lip balms and small lipsticks.
  • Chapie Max – Fits large cosmetics like tubes of lip gloss, concealer, and skincare.
  • Chapie Tin – Protects cosmetic tins and tubs like Vaseline, Carmex, and lip scrubs.
  • Chapie Pro – The ultimate storage solution for everything above plus essentials like snacks, medicine, and more.

     At Chapie, we don’t just sell products, we create solutions. Every Chapie is designed with functionality, durability, and innovation in mind, ensuring your beauty essentials are always protected.

      We believe in listening to our customers, delivering exceptional quality, and constantly pushing boundaries to make our products better. From our design process to our sustainability efforts, we are committed to making Chapie a brand you can trust and rely on.

Your essentials deserve protection. Your routine deserves reliability. Welcome to Chapie.