The bluesign system helps factories properly manage gray chemicals and replace black chemicals with safer alternatives. Chemicals are assigned to one of three categories: blue– safe to use gray–special handling required and black–forbidden. The bluesign system is based on input-stream management. System partners regularly report their progress in energy, water, and chemical usage and are subject to on-site audits. Textile manufacturers that become bluesign ® system partners agree at the outset to establish management systems for improving environmental performance in five key areas of the production process: resource productivity, consumer safety, water emissions, air emissions, and occupational health and safety. 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. Patagonia has worked with bluesign ® technologies since 2000 to evaluate and reduce resource consumption in our materials supply chain, and to assist us in managing the chemicals, dyes and finishes used in the process. Both fabrics have a DWR (durable water repellent) finish. Made from 14-oz 900-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop (22% solution-dyed) with a TPU-film laminate and lined with 3.3-oz 200-denier 100% recycled polyester with a polyurethane coating. Daisy chains let you lash additional gear to the outside. Carrying options include padded, removable shoulder straps for a backpack carry, webbing handles with a snap closure, and haul loops at either end for linking multiple bags. The padded bottom panel adds structure and helps cushion the load when your duffel gets the baggage-handler treatment. A zippered exterior pocket holds all the stuff you need quickly. The main compartment opens via a zippered U-shaped lid, which has a pair of zip-closing mesh pockets on the underside for easily lost items like your lottery ticket. Tough and highly weather-resistant, it keeps your gear protected and easily accessible. Made with a burly, lightweight 100% recycled polyester fabric, 100% recycled polyester lining and 100% recycled nylon webbing. Below are our top picks for the best fanny packs we’ve spotted, so you can find one that truly suits you.Our smallest Black Hole® Duffel is perfect for small loads and long weekends. Thanks to many of our favorite brands, including Lululemon, Madewell, Nike, Everlane, Dagne Dover, Jansport, and Girlfriend Collective, there are many gorgeous bum bag and sling bag options on the market in all shapes, sizes, fun colors, and styles. There are even fanny packs for new moms that double as diaper bags, and you can wear your fanny pack around your waist in the traditional fashion, over the shoulder, or strap it as a cross-body bag. Whether you’re going on a run, commuting, dancing at a music festival, or just want to keep your phone, keys, and cash close, the very best fanny packs stow your essentials close to your body while leaving you hands-free and unfettered by baggage. The best fanny packs and belt bags solve the pesky problem of having to lug around a heavy tote, purse, or weekender bag that can feel like a brick swinging from your arm or having to deal with a backpack when you don’t actually need all that much stuff. A useful trend that resurged is the fanny pack-an overtly practical bag we made fun of our dads for wearing before we finally embraced them.

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