DESCRIPTION
This light and packable 25-litre tote from Patagonia swallows all the gear in your van but also lives for last-minute adventures in town. The Black Hole Tote 25L is built from 100% postconsumer recycled polyester body fabric, with 100% recycled nylon webbing and a recycled TPU coating. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.
The extremely durable, weather-resistant, 100% recycled fabric is weather-resistant, with a recycled TPU-film laminate. The large main compartment features a simple hook closure to keep the sides together on the go and a small interior stash pocket keeps your essentials close at hand. Folded webbing handles make for a comfortable carry.
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Material: 8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a recycled TPU-film laminate
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Manufacture: Fabric is certified as bluesign® approved, made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory
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Country of Origin: Made in Vietnam
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Gear Capacity: 25L (1,526 cu in)
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Dimensions: 11" x 16" x 8"
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Weight: 13.8 oz (391 g)
PROVENANCE AND ETHICS
Patagonia was founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1973, the company's roots are in clothing for rock and alpine climbing, but they now produce a diverse mix of apparel targeted towards skiers, snowboarders, surfers and climbers. Patagonia are a world leader in creating ethical, sustainable clothing.
Recycled Polyester: Polyester is a naturally water-repellent material that can withstand the elements. Using polyester fibre made from mechanically recycled plastic bottles reduces CO2 emissions, and Patagonia are working toward eliminating all virgin polyester in their products by 2025.
Made without PFCs / PFAS: For decades, the coatings used in apparel to improve water-repellency have relied on per- or polyfluorinated chemicals, which contain fluorine. This class of forever chemicals accumulates in air, water, food, even our bodies, and they raise serious health concerns. Patagonia re moving away from PFCs, and now 92% of their materials with water-repellent chemistries are made without them - reducing their impact on the health of people and the planet.
Recycled TPU: Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is a crucial part of what makes Patagonia's Black Hole® products so durable. This laminate coating creates a material that’s extremely weather-resistant and abrasion-resistant. Now made with recycled TPU - a change that decreases carbon emissions from manufacturing by 91% per. Kg compared to virgin TPU.
Fair Trade: Patagonia now use more than 20 Fair Trade factories that specialise in the production of outdoor clothing, paying a premium for every Patagonia item that is made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory. They actively encourage other brands that do business in those factories to join them in the Fair Trade movement, ensuring living wages within the supply chain.
