Herschel Vs Fjallraven: Things You Don’t Know

Many people have doubts about the origin of the brand Herschel, but let me clarify this The name of the Company is adopted from the name of the town where three generations of their family have grown up.

Herschel Supply Co. is based in Vancouver Canada and the main aim of this world-renowned brand is to design timeless products with a fine regard for detail.

Most people have a misconception that Herschel bags are made in China but this is totally wrong.

Herschel brand is based in Vancouver British Columbia. Their stocks are huge that required lots of godowns around the globe. Currently, they have 10000 places in 72 countries, and in China, they have 15 manufacturing units in which Herschel products are manufactured.

They employed 170 employees, especially for product design.

Their high-end backpacks are made of premium quality RipStop Nylon which is known for its durability and long-lasting performance. The Ripstop Nylon is most common in hiking and camping backpacks.

The cost of such backpacks is also very high but some of their budget backpacks are made of Nylon Polyester blend and most are cotton canvas.

They are very famous among the youth, especially among college students.
You can also see Faux leather detaining in the majority of their backpacks.

Not all backpacks come with waterproof material but some specific backpacks are made with some kind of water-resistant material that is rated 1500 mm water resistant.

There is a difference between a waterproof backpack and a water resistance backpack. The majority of backpacks are water-resistant means you can not use them in heavy rain. A water resistance backpack is somehow capable to protect the inside gears from getting wet.

Herschel uses leather, Nylon, Polyester, and any other synthetic carbon fibers in its manufacturing units and there is not any evidence that it uses environment-friendly materials.

These materials are petroleum extract fabric and they are cheaper to produce. Producing such materials pollute the environment and they release sheds of microplastic into the waterways when they are washed out.

Herschel uses faux leather to manufacture some of its backpack product lines but it might not feel and appear like real leather. It loses shine with the passing of time.

The Herschel backpacks come with a limited lifetime warranty, but their warranty will be void if the backpack is purchased from an unauthorized retailer.

Keep in mind that the warranty is only applicable till the original buyer’s lifespan.

Almost every normal backpack comes with two mesh stretchable pockets. Herschel backpacks also come with nice side pockets so that you can carry extra water bottles or an umbrella on either side of the backpack.

If you want to clean your favorite Herschel backpack then machine wash is not recommended. Machine washing will not help to clean your Herschel backpack your backpack will become dull and might not be as appealing as earlier.

It would be recommended to wash them with your hands with a mild shop.
Although their Canvas based backpacks might be washed in the washing machine, there is also a chance that the backpack color or pattern is faded out so don’t take any risk and wash them with your hand and dry them in the air.

Fjallraven Kanken was introduced by the company in 1978 to solve the most serious problem of Swedish school students. 

In 1977 there were many reports coming about Swedish students developing back problems from using their traditional backpacks. 

Fjallraven tried to solve this problem by introducing its most popular and best-selling backpack with the name Kanken.

Its rectangular shape, and small size but spacious design are very popular with females of 12 to 25 years. The Fjallraven originated in Swedish but now is selling worldwide.

Fjallravel believes that our environment must be healthier and it won’t be affected by our acts. That’s the reason Fjallravel outsources most of the material from the surrounding environments.

In that way, we can say that Fjallravel is a sustainable brand that cares about humanity and nature.

Some of their natural, as well as artificial materials, are listed below:
Eco-Shell
G-1000
Wool & Down
Vinolyn F
Microloft
G-loft
Tencel
Bergshell
and many more…

No, Fjallravel never commits to using real fur in their manufacturing units. The company follows strict rules and regulations for selecting raw materials from different sources.

Instead of using real fur, they have some alternative synthetic materials, one of them is Arctic fur.

Not all bags and backpacks of Fjallravel are waterproof, but some of them are made of high-quality natural resources such as their Eco shell-based outdoor products.

One of the main ingredients in their manufacturing unit to make their bags and backpacks waterproof is PFC (Perfluorocarbon). Most outdoor gears are made of PFC, which makes them water-resistant without hurting nature.

Another very famous material type they use in their backpacks, jackets, and other outdoor essentials is G-1000. It is a highly rigid and densely woolen fabric that is made of Polyester(65%) and Cotton (35%) that can bear with you in any kind of weather conditions.

Fjallravel bags and backpacks are trendy among the young generation, especially their Kanken lineup. You can carry them anywhere in school, shopping, picnic, or commuting, but so much rush makes your backpack and bags dull, and dirty.

Without proper care the color and shine of your favorite bags and backpacks become dull, and you won’t be able to carry them anymore. Proper care ensures you can keep them for a long duration.

I strongly recommend that don’t put your Fjallravel bags and backpacks in a washing machine. Machine washing is not good for the health of your backpack material.

Take lukewarm water with mild detergent and rub it using a soft brush or sponge. After that for drying don’t put your backpack in direct sunlight. Keep them in a properly ventilated area.

You can wash your Fjallravel Kanken backpacks by using the same procedure.

Most often it happens that the color and shine of our backpacks or bags become dull. People often bring their bags in this situation, but here is a creative solution to this problem.

A special DYI technique will help to get those vibrant colors back and your backpack will get its initial look. This will make your backpack attractive with your desired color and with some beautiful custom-made or pre-made patches.

Patches make your ordinary bags and backpacks look stylish and also give them their special identity. Velcro patches are good and much easier to apply over the surface of your backpack.

If you want to Iron patches on your Fjallravel bag then use a cloth and take it over the backpack fabric where you have applied patches.
Now Iron that place gently to keep in mind that the iron doesn’t get overheated.

Fjallraven Kanken backpacks come in different sizes. A standard Kanken backpack comes with a capacity of 16 liters and I would recommend to don’t overstuff your backpack.

In a standard size, Kanken backpack you are allowed to keep a few kilos of goodies, and carrying a laptop in it might not good for your back and for your laptop. You can choose a Kanken backpack especially tend for carrying a laptop.

Kanken backpacks are available in three sizes so that you can choose according to your laptop size.