JanSport has announced the upcoming launch of the Recycled SuperBreak, the brand’s first backpack made with 100 percent recycled fabric. The new pack will be available beginning May 1.
The Recycled SuperBreak — each containing the equivalent of 20 plastic 16-ounce water bottles worth of recycled plastic — uses 900 denier polyester CORDURA eco fabrics, made of post consumer waste. According to the company, the recycling technology that creates this fabric breaks down plastic and transforms it into high-quality spun polyester yarn. Utilizing these recycled fabrics in product development, the company says, has a lower impact on climate change than virgin polyester.
The company also maintains that all machines used in the production of the Recycled SuperBreak use renewable energy from a solar powered system. In addition, the eco-conscious fabric produced has a solvent free PU coating, which reduces the amount of hazardous chemicals used during processing.
The traditional foam used in the back panel and straps of every JanSport pack was also removed in order to make the Recycled SuperBreak fully packable into itself for simple and convenient storage. JanSport also uses 60 percent recycled paper for their product hang tags, in addition to using eco-friendly vegetable ink and a water-based varnish on the hang tags.
The Recycled SuperBreak will be available in five colors including black, red tape, yellow card, new olive, and oyster.
