Hardwearing g-1000 is very resistant to wear, and this in combination with its low weight makes it an excellent choice for both travelling and outdoor life.
Adaptable By applying more Greenland Wax you can easily adapt your g-1000 garment to suit different weather conditions and activity levels. The wax will also increase the lifetime of your clothing by making it even more durable.
G-1000
One of the world’s best outdoor materials for over 50 years
Water resistant Greenland Wax makes g-1000 garments very resistant to rain and moisture. This means that you can wear them during brief rain showers. If the fabric gets wet, it will dry fast.
Many Fjällräven garments are made from our own outdoor fabric G-1000. And this is no coincidence. The tightly woven material made from polyester and cotton is extremely durable, at the same time as it offers protection from the weather and wind. But G-1000 also releases a lot of the moisture that builds up when you are active. Put simply, you don’t get as sweaty. You can even wear G-1000 in light rain; the waxed fabric resists water and if it does get wet, it dries fast. If you want to enhance its water resistant properties, wax the garment with Greenland Wax, our own impregnation that is kind to both people and the environment. If you’d rather have a more airy garment with maximum ventilation, just wash the wax out.
Windproof The dense weave makes g-1000 almost totally windproof. Once impregnated with Greenland Wax it offers complete protection against biting winds.
Breathable One of g-1000’s most impressive qualities is its excellent ventilation – it efficiently releases moisture from the body which is particularly practical when partaking in strenuous activities.
Mosquito safe The tight weave keeps mosquitoes and other flying insects away from your skin – practical both in the mountains and the forest, or when travelling in hot climates. (Note that G-1000 Lite and G-1000 Air are not mosquito safe.)
UV protection The fabric provides almost 100% protection against the sun’s ultraviolet rays (uva and uvb) helping to greatly reduce the risk of sunburn.
g-1000
Adapt your G-1000 g arment with Greenland Wax g-1000 fabric can be adapted with Greenland Wax to suit different weather conditions and activities. Adding more wax increases the fabric’s water and wind resistance as well as the durability and lifetime of the garment. In warmer conditions, the wax can be easily washed out for cooler, more breathable clothing.
1. Rub in
Take the block of Greenland Wax and rub it with long strokes against the fabric, leaving behind a thin, even layer. Make sure you cover all of the fabric well.
2. Melt Melt the wax into the fabric with an iron on low/moderate heat with no steam (remember to wipe off the iron before you use it on other garments). You can also use a hairdryer. The wax melts at approximately 55-60°C (131-140°F). Repeat several times to add several layers of wax to surfaces that need extra impregnation, such as the shoulders, hood, knees, rear and other exposed areas.
G-1000 comes in five versions, all with the advantages of the original fabric but each with its own specific properties. They are also all available in an Eco version made from recycled polyester and organic cotton. G-1000 Original / G-1000 Eco The durable original
G-1000 Silent / G-1000 Silent Eco Quiet and soft G-1000 Lite / G-1000 Lite Eco Light and airy
G-1000 HeavyDuty / G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco Extra durable
G-1000 Air Light and extra airy (comes unwaxed for best possible airflow in warm climates.) 103