Fjällräven Tree-Kånken: Exploring alternatives to fossil-based materials
Tree-Kånken explores alternatives to fossil-based materials by introducing the lyocell process into the hardware sector.
This unique Kånken backpack is made from Pine Weave, a new 100% plant-based fabric made from sustainably grown spruce and pine trees in northern Sweden. It is a Kånken that dreams big, with the same reliable Fjällräven functionality you've come to expect from any Fjällräven product.
How is the Tree-Kånken different from the Kånken Classic?
Tree-Kånken backpacks combine the iconic Kånken's simplicity with subtle details that give them their own identity. With a printed, reflective logo, flat front pocket and straps for securing items underneath. The fabric is waxed with a new, fluorocarbon-free special formula for a nice pre-washed look.
How sustainable is the Tree-Kånken?
Using a 100% renewable, bio-based raw material taken from sustainably grown spruce and pine trees, Tree-Kånken introduces the lyocell process to the hardware sector. To create the excellent, durable filament yarn required for backpack fabrics, production includes strict controls on raw materials (pulp) and processes.
The Pine Weave is durable due to its construction (weaving method), and its longevity is further enhanced by a water-based PU coating combined with wax (solvent-free recipe) to give an attractive patina.
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Want to find out more about the origins of the world's most recognisable rucksack? Read our History of the Kånken article.