Our bags and backpacks are made of MIPAN®, a recycled nylon from the Korean fibre specialist Hyosung. Hyosung produces new material from industrial waste from the production of nylon yarn. Therefore, recycling does not result in any loss of quality. The recycled nylon is therefore just as durable and abrasion resistant as conventional nylon. Even better: we use something that already exists and therefore does not end up being thrown away. And production takes up less resources than those from conventional nylon. The lining of our bags is also made of material that already exists. We use recycled PET bottles for this. Less energy and water are consumed than in the production of new polyester.

Our Yogatschen have to endure a lot and should live a long time. So we need fabrics that are tear and abrasion resistant. At the same time, they must be light. Nylon meets these requirements: it is so strong that it is made into climbing ropes and parachutes. Fabric made from recycled PET bottles also has properties that are practical for bags: it is dimensionally stable and durable. But: Nylon is a polyamide, PET is part of the polyester family. Both the outer material and the inner lining are made of synthetic fibers. These are based on petroleum and are not biodegradable. While natural fibers would be biodegradable, a cotton backpack is heavier, not water-repellent and less durable. Something we want to avoid. For us, durability is at the core of a sustainable use of resources, and when it comes to durability, nylon is unbeatable.