Eco-friendly backpack Zip Pack QWSTION, Bananatex® Sage

About the product

This plastic-free backpack made of Cradle to Cradle® certified Bananatex® material is just the right size for everyday essentials. The waterproof main compartment can take the form of a classic bag or a compact, minimalist backpack. The backpack's modular handle and adjustable straps allow for a variety of carrying options. The interior offers room to organize small items, as well as a protective compartment made of soft wool felt for a MacBook Pro® up to 16". With two large zippered openings, you can reach important items quickly and easily.

Functionality

Wash the item by hand, using a soft cloth and lukewarm water, if necessary. Air dry thoroughly. Wash and dry leather and metal items very carefully. Do not machine wash or tumble dry. QWSTION products are guaranteed against manufacturing defects for two years from the date of purchase. This applies to use as intended and under normal conditions.

Construction

Materials: Cradle to Cradle certified Bananatex® - 100% Abacá (naturally grown banana tree).
Finish: PFC-free waterproof finish (surface), natural wax waterproof coating (interior)
Interior: Merino felt lining - 70% wool, 30% viscose.
Straps: Bananatex® certified by Cradle to Cradle.
Other: Natural, vegetable-tanned and waxed cowhide, plastic-free.

About the brand

Swiss brand QWSTION is known for its combination of design, functionality and sustainable approach. The brand's goal was to create products that would work well for both everyday bicycle commuting and more formal business meeting environments. The brand's approach to development and focus on sustainable solutions draws from the tradition of Swiss modernist design.

All products are designed and developed in a studio in Zurich. Nearly 100% of the fibers used in QWSTION products are natural and renewable resources. The brand believes in the truth of materials and uses renewable sources wherever possible for outer fabrics, linings, belts and metal components.