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Adaptable for a lifetime in nature<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 1966, a Scandinavian expedition to explore Greenland was undertaken. Fj\u00e4llr\u00e4ven, at the time, a relatively unknown brand founded in \u00d6rnsk\u00f6ldsvik, Sweden provided its super functional backpacks and tents. At this time, however, polar exploration outerwear was bulky and slow-drying, being mostly made at that time of Leather with sheepskin for insulation. Following the expedition, there was an outcry for something better. \u00c5ke Nordin, the company\u2019s founder was inspired by these critiques to create using his mother\u2019s sewing machine, a performance jacket: the original Greenland Jacket. The Fabric he used would come from a piece of remaining tent fabric that was too heavy to be made into a lightweight tent but served perfectly for a piece of hardy outdoor clothing. After a bit of experimentation and applying his homemade wax in order to make the fabric more water-repellent, Greenland Wax and the G-1000 fabric was created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nG-1000 has since become Fj\u00e4llr\u00e4ven\u2019s cornerstone material. They use it across their range in everything from trousers to backpacks, jackets and more. It\u2019s a really tough Polycotton Blend consisting of 65% polyester and 35% cotton. Applying Greenland wax by rubbing it into the fabric followed by impregnating it with a heat source such as an iron or hairdryer (I\u2019ve seen somebody do it by holding it above a campfire, but would not recommend it!) will make the treated fabric more water repellent, this is a very wise step to take across the areas which take on the wet such as shoulders, chest, lower back and the fronts of the legs. However, the beauty of this system lies in its versatility when purposely not applying the wax to more sheltered areas such as the backs of the legs, Upper back (when using a pack), and under the arms. This choice makes for an incredibly comfortable level of breathability. This is the kind of versatility that many hard and soft-shell garments do not share with G-1000 clothing. It is very adaptable for the conditions you\u2019re in. Furthermore, the material is mosquito proof and has a UV protection rating of 50+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6 TYPES OF G-1000<\/p>\n\n\n\n To create more versatility within its range, Fj\u00e4llr\u00e4ven has altered the G-1000 fabric in 6 different ways for different uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n GREENLAND WAX<\/p>\n\n\n\n Made from a mixture of beeswax and paraffin, Greenland Wax is a simple, nature-inspired solution to the challenges faced in the outdoors. Most of the G-1000 materials come pre-waxed, but it\u2019s still a good idea to know how to re-apply and remove the wax to adapt your jacket to the conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2022\/06\/Angus_Whitby_Hilleberg-3080306_thumb_19774E4E.jpg\")
The original G-1000 is used on robust, classic pieces such as the Skogso Padded Jacket<\/a>.<\/li>
This Ultra-Durable fabric is used in their rugged rucksack range including the Kaipak 38.<\/a><\/li>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/tale\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2022\/06\/fabric-Sawtches-01_thumb_5221F85B.jpg\")
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