DESCRIPTION
A take-it-anywhere classic sling from Patagonia, with just the right amount of organisation to keep your kit in order an made from a light yet tough 100% recycled nylon with a 100% recycled polyester lining.
Built to resist the rigours of the daily commute and made from Patagonia’s Ultralight Black Hole® fabric - the Ultralight Black Hole Sling is a lightweight, all-recycled nylon ripstop that’s highly packable, weather-resistant and tough. The teardrop shape keeps the pack right behind your shoulders and in place when you’re moving through streets or the trail. When you need to grab something from inside the pack, the asymmetrical harness lets you rotate the pack to the front for quick access. A convenient (and expandable) stretch mesh pocket on the chest/shoulder strap accommodates a wide variety of phone sizes ready for easy access. When not in use, the Ultralight Black Hole® Sling stuffs into its own pocket.
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Body Material: 2.4-oz 70-denier 100% recycled nylon (50% postconsumer recycled/22% solution-dyed) ripstop treated with a silicone face coating and a polyurethane back coating. Certified as bluesign® approved
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Lining Material: 3.3-oz 200-denier 100% recycled polyester with a polyurethane coating and a DWR (durable water repellent) finish
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Dimensions: 13.4" x 10.25" x 3"
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Capacity: 8L (488 cu in)
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Weight: 190 g (6.7 oz)
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 Nylon: Nylon is one of the strongest materials used in clothing and gear. Using recycled nylon, Patagonia decrease their dependence on virgin petroleum as a raw material and reduce discarded fabric.
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.
bluesign® Approved Fabric: Patagonia has worked with bluesign technologies since 2000 to evaluate and reduce resource consumption in their materials supply chain, and to assist them with managing the chemicals, dyes and finishes used in the process. bluesign technologies, based in Switzerland, works at each step in the textile supply chain to approve chemicals, processes, materials, and products that are safe for the environment, safe for workers, and safe for the end customers. In 2007, Patagonia became the first brand to officially join the network of bluesign system partners.
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.
