Working in Partnership
This is Spinnova
Spinnova is an innovative Finnish fibre producer with a mission to provide the textile industry with the most sustainable fiber in the world, produced with minimal harm to the environment, at a reasonable cost. Spinnovas innovative production technology for cellulose-based textile fibre has the potential to revolutionize the textile industry globally. Production processes of textile fibres from cellulose by using chemical processes have existed for some time. What makes Spinnovas patented process totally unique, is that it does not use any harmful chemicals, produce any waste or side streams and uses 99% less water than the cotton value chain. The material is also disruptively circular, and products made of it can be upcycled in our process several times, even without dismantling the product.
This is Halley Stevensons
Halley Stevensons is a world leading British fabric finisher, with a proud history and strong traditions. Their textile journey began as early as 1864 originating as a jute weaving mill as part of the industrial revolution. Innovation and product development have always been an important driver at Halley Stevensons. In fact, their first patent for 'cleaning and water-proofing textiles' was awarded as early as 1910, and they have kept innovating ever since.
Halley Stevensons latest innovation, EverWax Olive, is applied on the bergans.future.labs 05.B Anorak. This an all-natural plant-based treatment using a blend of olive oil, rapeseed, and castor beans. The treatment makes the fabric more weather resistant and gives performance that is on a par with traditional paraffin-based waxes. All components are biodegradable and considered vegan friendly. Additionally, the fabric can be re-proofed, extending the lifespan of items made from it.
This is Bergans of Norway
Bergans of Norway has been driven by dedicated and passionate outdoor enthusiasts for over a century. We introduced and patented the backpack as we know it today, an invention famous polar explorers such as Amundsen and Scott recognized and used on their expeditions. Bergans still lives to let people experience the outdoors. Today and in the future. To ensure that the outdoors we have today will be there for the next generation to enjoy, Bergans is committed to step up their green efforts, by inspiring actions in their own operations and beyond. Bergans responsibility covers all from product development with design and material selection, production and transport, to the user phase and even further when a product gets repaired, resold, redesigned or recycled.
This is bergans.future.labs
Bergans have been innovating since 1908. It is part of what we do every day and a natural part of the design and development process of all our products.
But certain technologies demands a more agile approach. At bergans.future.labs we compose flexible, cross-functional teams that can pursue ideas and technologies more quickly.
