OUR MATERIALS

Chasing the F-Rainbow

by Claudia H. in the category From Truck Till Bag

Claudia’s job is unique to FREITAG. She and her team of truck spotters remove worn-out tarps from around 6'700 trucks every year. In this post, she tells you how it all works, and why she’s so picky about tarps.

FREITAG From Truck Till Bag

Production of FREITAG bags

by Daniel Freitag in the category From Truck Till Bag

Transforming used truck tarps into highly functional, unique bags takes place in five highly complex stages at the F-actory.

 

THE ODYSSEY OF THE BROKEN TWILL

by Daniel Freitag in the category F-ABRIC

Countless attempts were required until we finally managed to weave the linen and hemp yarn into a dense, tear-proof and scrub-resistant fabric.

Die FREITAG Brüder mit F-ABRIC

F-ABRIC Material

by Daniel Freitag in the category F-ABRIC

Bast fibres are known for their sturdiness and thermoregulating qualities. The challenge is to process these fibres into a fabric which continues to impress, even in the ultimate product form.

F-ABRIC Resources

by Daniel Freitag in the category F-ABRIC

If you want to make biodegradable clothing in your own neighborhood, you’ve got to go back to the beginning of the development process and start with the fibers.

MADE OF TRUCKS AND PET BOTTLES

by Anna N. in the category Product News

There’s a few things that truck tarp could never be: soft, light and flexible. So we went on the hunt for a solution that would respect our core material while still providing new functions.