Tree-Kånken is a tribute to Kånken’s first design from 1978. Throughout the years, Kånken has only been slightly redesigned, with its basic simplicity and functionality remaining the same. It is why Kånken has become a household name all over the world. Tree-Kånken does not look exactly like today’s Kånkens. For one, its design is rooted in the very first Kånken, which had handle straps that were sewn lengthwise down the front, as well as no visible front pocket. Also, Tree-Kånken is made from a patinaed fabric developed as a potential alternative to fossil-based materials: Pine Weave. Pine Weave: a fabric made from non-fossil-based raw material Tree-Kånken is part of Fjällräven’s ongoing exploration into more sustainable ways of creating durable, functional, and timeless equipment. The main fabric and lining of Tree-Kånken are made from Fjällräven’s new Pine Weave material. A wood-based fabric exclusively developed by Fjällräven, it is made out of filament fibres and optimised for extra strength and functionality. fjallraven backpack waterproof Swedish Backpack According to Product Developer Johanna Mollberg, finding ways to use materials that do not use finite fossil-based resources is a vital task: “It (the development of Pine Weave) is a way for us to stay on top of things, to be able to explore new and better ways of making and sourcing materials. It is a journey where we always try to improve our environmental footprint. Pine Weave is a part of this journey, where we have learned a lot along the way, not least the importance of being humble to the challenges out there. We always strive to improve, but we need to avoid a scenario where improvements in one area creates challenges in others, such as biobased materials vs. biodiversity”. Read More
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