Sustainability

“Sustainability is a deeply rooted value at Fjällräven and it remains at the core of everything we do. But we’re not as good at promoting it, as we are at trying to make a real difference through our actions. We’re extremely happy to see that consumers recognise Fjällräven as a sustainable brand and that they value our constant efforts to improve our materials, production processes and supply chains from a sustainability and traceability point of view”, says  Christiane Dolva, Head of Sustainability at Fjällräven.  

Fjällräven’s products are made with a strong focus on longevity, durability and sustainability, three parameters that are the backbone of all processes involved – from the drawing board to material choices, from production to what happens at the end of a product’s life.  

“Products should be durable and long-lasting in the physical sense, but also in the emotional sense. After all, what good is a garment made with the world’s most durable fabric, if it feels outdated only a year after you buy it? For this reason, timeless design is a very high priority for us. And we’re delighted when we see our products handed down from one generation to the next because it means we have succeeded in creating a long-term relevance that helps make a more sustainable behaviour possible” . With regard to materials, the use of recycled, organic and renewable are always prioritized. This is made possible by actively applying the  Higg Index  criteria wherever possible. Fjällräven is also a member of the  Sustainable Apparel Coalition  and part of the  UN Global Climate Action Initiative.  Since 2015, all products have utilised fluorocarbon-free impregnation methods and the brand switched to the use of recycled polyester and organic cotton in all new G-1000 products. Animal welfare and social sustainability remain at the forefront of the brand’s work and production processes.  

Fjällräven has also been recognised for their industry-leading, transparent and ethical, down production process (detailed in the ‘Fjällräven Down Promise’) and a comprehensive sustainable and traceable wool range. This is all part of the brand’s ongoing efforts to reduce their environmental impact and produce sustainably. 

The Sustainable Brand Index™ is Europe's largest independent brand study on sustainability, including over 1 400  brands, 35+ industries and 58 000 consumers across 8 countries. Carried out annually since 2011, the study looks at how sustainable brands are perceived by their important stakeholders. Find out more at  www.sb-index.com 

Re-Kånken 
Kånken. We love it. Many of you love it and so when our product designers first started thinking about re-inventing Kånken two years ago, one thing was sure; they wouldn't change anything about that quirky but globally adored design. So, what could they change? The decided to look into the production process and the materials used to make Kånken. Could they make the world's most sustainable backpack? The answer was Re-Kånken. 

A special edition of Kånken, made entirely from polyester recycled from eleven plastic bottles. Dyed with SpinDye technology that radically reduces the amount of water, energy and chemicals used. An everyday companion with the same genius design as the original, but now reinvented from a recycling/recyclable perspective that saves natural resources. Ready to be carried, travelled with and loved – and in the far and distant future, recycled again.