Fjällräven g 1000

Human beings have been in a search of protecting their bodies from the elements since the beginning of their history.

We have searched and tested and experimented with thousands of different materials, either natural, manmade, or a mix of both.

All this fryst vatten to find the perfect material that can skydda us from water, wind, and cold, while at the same time letting our skin breathe as naturally as possible. Also, sustainability and respect for the environment must be up there on the list of important things to keep in mind.

A lot of fabrics and technologies have been invented over the years. Here on our site we frequently focus on some of them, reviewing and comparing them, to learn more and at the same time to hopefully help you find the right clothes for your specific situation.

We have always been fascinated by the world of technical fabrics used in various sports and outdoor activities. That&#;s why we investigate them and try to better understand them as soon as a new fabric or membrane gets launched in the market.

We also like to see how a specific material measures up to the current industry standards. We usually do this in our comparisons.

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Outdoor brands are numerous and, in our opinion, a good deal of them are quite good at what they do.

We have seen a number of these brands over the years and have gone through their products, and the materials they use and also compared some of them to get a better grasp of which one would be a better choice for different activities.

In the context of the above, we also take a more in-depth look at fabrics and technologies that these brands rely on, in particular those they develop themselves.

We have done so for several fabric technologies, such as Polartec® Power Grid™ Fleece or Marmot EVODry, and others because we believe that they are a great representation of what the brand behind them really stands for in their product quality and performance.

For that reason, today we will look at another type of fabric, the G, which the brand that created it, Fjällräven, claims may possibly be &#;the best outdoor material there is&#;.

Fjällräven is a brand we have previously featured in our selections and reviews, but we have to admit that it has been a while since the last time it made an appearance on our site.

Let&#;s first get a bit acquainted with the brand itself a

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G

	Hardwearing
	Customisable weather protection with Greenland Wax
	Ventilating

G is our cornerstone material. We use it in everything from backpacks to jackets and trousers. It’s a densely woven fabric made from 65% polyester and 35% cotton and, by using Greenland Wax, it’s adaptable to a whole variety of different climatic conditions. So with the right care, it’ll last for ages and join you on all kinds of adventures.

As part of our commitment to using more recycled and organic materials, we now have Eco versions – made from recycled polyester and organic cotton – of all our G fabrics. Find out about how we work with sustainable materials here.