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This minimalist backpack is suitable for any occasion. Whether on the road by bike, shopping or in the nightlife. The roll-top closes with a hook and loop fastener and allows a practical filling of the Hajo Medium backpack. The Lotus Infinity Series is crafted from 'PUrTEX∞' - a custom ultra-durable tech material that Ucon Acrobatics developed over several years. It is made from recycled textile waste and finished with a rigid coating of solvent-free polyurethane (PU).  Up to 16" MacBook Pro
 50 x 30 x 12 cm
 12 l
 850 g
 Polyurethane (PU) with polyester from recycled textiles (rPET), solvent-free
Features
Series Unique in its performance when it comes to functionality, durability and aesthetic beauty. The 'PUrTEX∞' is a progressive material – resource-saving, easy-care and water-resistant. A new leather alternative made from recycled textiles, finished with a coating of extremely abrasion-resistant and solvent-free polyurethane.
Manufacturing & Material Manufacturing
Materials 'PUrTEX∞' is a custom ultra-durable tech material. Ucon Acrobatics has developed this progressive material over several years - which is second to none. Increased longevity - reduced thickness. Lower ecological footprint and steps into circularity. It is made from recycled textile waste and finished with a rigid coating of solvent-free polyurethane (PU). The PU foam layer has a cross-link structure, so the functional aspects are similar to molded rubber. The high performance has been proven in test results. The surface adhesion strength is four times better and the scratch resistance even improved over 100 times compared to conventional artificial leather. Furthermore, PU making is free of solvents such as DMF and VOC. The CO2e is reduced by over - 50%, the energy is reduced by over -40% and comes mainly from renewable sources. For the base of the material, post-consumer textile waste is transformed into recycled PET yarn in a chemical recycling process. The resource-saving spin dyeing process ("dope dye") is applied even before the interlock fabric is knitted. The savings of this are huge - water consumption is reduced by up to -90%, chemical consumption by up to -80%, energy consumption and CO2e emissions by up to -50%. Components
Design Principles Our design developments focus on durability, as bags and backpacks are meant to be used daily and intensively for years. Minimalist design is also timeless design and in the best case, also extends the period of us. We consider the impact of production with every new product and the entire life cycle. We thoroughly research materials, processes and emerging technologies to understand and reduce the environmental footprint of each product. In the shift from a linear to a circular economy, all components must undergo a review based on the following criteria:
Mono-Material Products A mono-material is only composed of a single type of material so they are typically easier to recycle than products made from different things. Also, the higher the material purity, the less energy is needed for chemical recycling. Our goal is to create products from 100% recycled mono-materials from our own industry - in our case PET from fashion waste. The following two recycling methods are essential to make products from old textiles. Fiber-to-Fiber Recycling This method is a closed-loop process where used textile fibers are transformed into new fibers for creating new textile products, reducing waste and maximizing material reuse. The method we use is called chemical recycling based on glycolysis. Fiber-to-Filler Recycling Mixed textiles are hard to recycle and often end up in landfills or get burned. We have found a way to put them to good use. They are incorporated as filling materials in non-visible parts of our bags and backpacks. Dope Dye Dope dyeing is a process that adds color to fibers before they are spun into yarn. The savings are huge - water consumption is reduced by up to -90%, chemical consumption by up to -80%, energy consumption and CO2e emissions by up to -50%. UV stability is also significantly better, as is color fastness to rubbing.
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