Adventure for good #1
Adventure for good is a quest for solutions that will enable us to drastically reduce the environmental impact of our outdoor products.
In this first chapter, we're looking for alternatives to fabrics derived from the petrochemical industry and are taking a creative route from the flax field to the technical bag.
*Adventure for good
Rethinking the raw material
This bag is the result of efforts to drastically reduce the environmental impact of bicycle bags.The raw material is the key issue, as it accounts for more than half of the product's impact.We therefore sought alternatives to synthetic fabrics and chose linen.It is a natural material with exceptional technical properties.
Made locally
Flax grows between Normandy and the Netherlands. It's a resilient crop, requires little water, is adapted to climate change and regenerates the soil.The entire production chain for this bag is European.As experts in textiles, all stakeholders have come together to develop technical applications for flax.We visited each supplier by train or bicycle:
Cultivation and scutching: France
Yarn: Poland
Weaving: France
Made in: Czech Republic
Limiting waste
The bag is designed to minimise fabric waste when cutting the pieces that make it up.
Impact
This linen bag, made in Europe, reduces its carbon footprint by 34% compared to a similar bag made from pre-recycled synthetic fabric and dyed using a waterless process!
CO2 equivalent:1.8 kg
Storage
2 zipped pockets
1 external pocket for storing rubbish
Universal mount
Secured with adjustable straps under the bag:
- 2 tightening straps for the diagonal tube and saddle
- 3 velcro straps for the top tube
Bike compatibility
Optimised for size M/L/XL bikes
Please check that this bag is compatible with your bike before buying it.
Is this bag waterproof?
Non-waterproof stitched textile bag. If you want a waterproof bag, then get our IPX6 frame bag (8852501).
