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Katla Cotton® utilises Bionics principles, the study of natural processes and phenomena, to provide synthetic-like characteristics.

The cotton is subjected to pressure and heat to resemble geological compaction, which results in a fabric that is windproof, water repellant and highly breathable. By adding rip-stop to the fabric the strength is greatly enhanced and makes it able to withstand significant loads.

Wool outperforms any other fiber when it comes to moisture wicking, warmth and odor fighting capabilities. For thermal regulation, we use standard wool in both outer layering and inner padding.

Natural wool fibers have small, barbed scales that causes felting if left untreated. In other words, the wool will lump up when washed, and shrink. At Klättermusen, we use a unique process that is chlorine-free to remove the scales to make the fiber soft and comfortable.

Our wool is always 100% mulesing and chlorine-free.

At Klättermusen, we use only 800+ fill power goose down of the highest quality as insulation in our down products. Few competitors can match our warmth-to-weight ratio, and our down keeps its shape and insulating properties for decades if taken care of properly. 

All the down we use is RDS- certified (Responsible Down Standard).

RDS-certified means that the entire supply chain is audited, and the welfare of the birds is respected during their entire life cycle. For example, live-plucking and force- feeding of the animals is strictly forbidden and all the down is fully traceable back to the farm.

We have chosen to work with chlorine-free, unbleached down, which means that a few feathers in every down product will be dark. If you encounter a feather visible through the outer fabric, gently squeeze or shake it until the feather has disappeared.

bluesign® is a standard for environmental health and safety in textile manufacturing. The bluesign® organization provides independent auditing of textile mills, closely examining manufacturing processes from raw materials and energy inputs to water and air emissions outputs.

bluesign® helps us to keep control over the supply chain and choose manufacturing partners based on their commitment to safety and environment.

The bluesign® approval on our fabrics means that it complies with the highest standards of consumer safety by using materials and techniques that save resources and minimize environmental impact. Klättermusen has been a bluesign® system partner since 2007.