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compact water repellent bag

A compact shoulder bag made from QWSTION's original Bananatex. Although it is compact, it can store the bare essentials such as your wallet, smartphone, and pass case, so it is easy to use on a daily basis, and it is also convenient when you want to travel light. Since it has been treated to be water repellent, it can be used in a wide range of situations, and the treatment is PFC-free and environmentally friendly. None of the parts use plastic, demonstrating QWSTION's commitment to sustainable manufacturing.

When you open the zipper, there are two inner pockets, making it easy to organize your belongings. Not only the surface but also the lining is coated with natural water-repellent beeswax, so you can use it for leisure activities where you might get wet. The shoulder bag is made of highly durable Bananatex and can be adjusted in length, so it can be used not only as a shoulder bag but also as a hip bag (*). The zipper pull is made of waxed vegetable tanned leather. The material, including the bag itself, becomes more appealing the more you use it, so enjoy the changes in its expression.
*The shoulder can be removed, but some force is required. Watch the video below.

How to attach and remove the shoulder


Economic natural materials

QWSTION, a brand that reflects the problem-solving of users in its products, begins solving problems at the manufacturing site before it becomes a product, and produces sustainable natural materials in-house. We have independently developed Bananatex, the world's first technical material made from banana-derived fibers.
Although it is called banana, it is not made from the commonly known edible banana tree, but from the bark of a plant called Manila hemp, which has the same properties. Manila hemp is durable, water resistant, strong, soft, and lightweight, and is used for the shoulder parts of mini buckets. Banana fiber is a bag that is smooth and dry to the touch, lightweight and durable, and the more you use it, the more you enjoy the taste.

The material, banana fiber, is attracting attention for its sustainability, and is thought to be comparable to organic cotton. Fruits can be found all year round in supermarkets and convenience stores, but it is said that approximately 1 billion tons of fruits other than fruit, such as stems and leaves, must be disposed of each year. Since the growth cycle is fast and the production volume is high, the use of waste materials is attracting attention because it does not need to be cultivated like cotton does, and it eliminates soil problems and the use of water and energy. I am.
This is a product of ``Bananatex'', which QWSTION has started a new initiative in response to the prediction that the yield of natural fibers will decrease due to the increase in the world's population.

Manufacturing that meets needs

QWSTION was born in 2006 in a former industrial area of the Swiss city of Zurich. The brand was started to bridge the gap between functional sports bags and elegant fashion bags. We researched the functionality and structure standards of what people choose, and arrived at the development of a bag that can be used for both cycling and business meetings. The origin of the brand name, QWSTION, is to provide a "solution" to a "question" that meets the user's needs. With bags that can be used in multiple ways, we suggest ways to use them that suit each user, and create bags that are good companions that you'll always want to have on hand.

The brand's early items were inspired by military parachute equipment. In addition to being highly durable and usable for a long time, QWSTION has the flexibility to use a single item in a variety of ways, such as a multi-functional bag that can be transformed into a shoulder type or bag pack type using a uniquely made strap. It's attractive. In addition, the base fabrics are made from natural materials such as cotton, wool, and linen, and the texture of the materials changes as you use them, such as vegetable tanned leather. Recognized for its timeless basic design, practicality, and durability that can be used for a long time, QWSTION received the German Design Award in Germany and the Design Preis Schweiz in Switzerland. It has been nominated for a number of awards, and is used in countries all over the world including Europe.