Is Fjallraven's Outdoor Gear Completely PFC-Free?

Question

Is Fjallraven’s pledge on harming chemicals devoted in all aspects of their products?

Answer 1

Fjallraven has a relentless approach to using harmful chemicals and has made great improvements in this area, but it is still not entirely free of PFCs. Some materials such as zippers that are waterproof still use PFCs, but Fjallraven is focused on both technological progression to limit PFC use and finding other alternatives.

Comments

Very smart content! It was fun to read and made me smile quite a few times. Thanks so much for all your efforts. I live in the Swiss Alps and I happen to be a huge fan of Fjällräven's outdoor gear. The problem with the waterproof coating is that it is not durable. It's a layer that slowly slowly with use, cracks and sprinkles off, often unnoticeable. About 10 years ago I switched to Fjällräven and use its beeswax. It's amazing. Their G-fabrics are absolutely brilliant and I use an eco-shell for rainy weather, when out hiking and it has served me well skiing and on many other adventures. Their G-fabric rucksacks are bit heavier then all these ultralight items but durable. Have been using mine for the past 10 years! 10 years! Usually they expire within 3 years or so. I can recommend Fjällräven wholeheartedly though I agree: I wish their values and actions taken in that regard would be more transparent.

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There are many PFC free DWRs, which are recommended by most goretex using brands. Most even come with PFC free DWR in the first place. Grangers is very good and PFC free and bluesign approved.

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Couldn't be happier with my Viddas pro pants. Fjallraven gear is expensive, but the quality is definitely worth it. I plan on slowly upgrading my camping clothes over the next few years, and knowing how eco friendly fjallraven is just makes it easier to buy their products.

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One thing I like about Fjallraven company is that their hiking tents are not covered by anti-inflamable chemicals that cause cancer. That's why kudos to them for this!

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I live in Sweden, and I use Fjällräven as well as Houdini (another great brand). Here I can say 50% of hikers use Fjällräven products with G-1000, so not only jackets but pants too. I have a FR jacket from 10 years ago and it works still perfectly.

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Black diamond has been making very interesting garments the last few years that use a pfc free DWR that does not need reapplication. It’s by GTT and it is bonded to the fibers of the jacket instead being washed or baked in. So far mine has been holding up and I haven’t felt the need to apply DWR.

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I think they are as good as their hype. I bought a Sarek winter jacket and some warm trousers for my first trip to Iceland... I'm Australian, by the way... and while I've only used the jacket the following year, when I returned there, also because I'm in Australia, I've added quite a few more pairs of their various trousers to my wardrobe, these days. They are expensive... but, are just so functional and well made! I don't own a car, so I get around either on foot, or by motorcycle. Being water resistant, with plenty of pockets... and even stretchy for some models... it's like they were made for my lifestyle.

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Just found your channel, a very interesting content.
In my younger days I was involved in cross country skiing, mountaineering etc, but now I am older I probably don't need Gortex. While Gortex may last I found that the seam seal tape always came off after a few years of heavy use especially around shoulders. I guess from the use of heavy packs.

Shame that Fjällräven is so expensive, but I will look into it now