Sustainability is a mindset, not only a commercial strategy
SUSTAINABLE CERTIFIED COW LEATHER
We constantly work to ensure a sustainable product with care for both people, animals and the environment. Our focus is constantly to change traditional choices to sustainable alternatives.
We use certified sustainable leather from a reputable Italian tannery. Their treatment of leather has several certifications and recognitions. The tannery has succeeded in making the leather CO2 neutral by 2024. The Leather Working Group has awarded the tannery with a gold rating, recognizing good ethical, environmental and safety practices.
You can check the links below to learn more.
Playful coloured lining
All linings are 100% cotton Oeko-Tex 100 certified
We use 100% Oeko-Tex 100 certified cotton lining minimizing use of harmful chemicals. The cardboard gift box and hangtags come from FSC-certified sources. The ribbon and shipping bags are all made from recycled plastic bottles.
We sort our waste with the purpose of recycle. Actually we have more than 10 different waste bins at the moment. We hope that you will join us and encourage you to recycle and waste sort when ever possible.
We strive everyday to be better. To do better. There is always more to achieve and ways we can improve to benefit our environment. Please, keep in mind that we are not perfect. Some desired solutions have not been invented yet or is economically out of reach. Although we work our best to do better than we did yesterday.
A signature feature
PLAYFUL COLOURED LINING
Colourful printed pattern
A signature feature in our KONTAINERS are the colourful Oeko-Tex 100 certified cotton lining. Just as much as we love a classy outside appearance, we cannot resist giving the inside character with a printed pattern.
Love at first sight
Have you ever owned a black jacket, blazer or coat? We have. And the very one that started the idea, had the most beautiful coloured print pattern inside. It was love at first sight. We asked ourselves, why this is not seen in bags?
Easier to find your stuff
It adds just that special surprise moment when you open the bag. A feeling of happiness. And not least making it easier to find your belongings. So we stopped wondering and just made it happen.
Limited editions
We change the lining regularly according to leather colours and simply our mood. When a specific print is gone, it is gone. Every bag is unique and comes in limited editions down to only 100 pieces of each.
Zippers that last a lifetime
ROCK SOLID ZIPPER
Every bag deserves a high quality zipper. There is nothing worse than a zipper that runs poorly and uneven. In every KONTAINER we use Excella zippers from the Japanese company YKK.
Have you looked at the zip puller of your jeans recently? There is a good chance it says YKK.
Excella is a high-end collection within YKK. The king of zippers, you might be tempted to state. It is not only incredible durable but also beautiful aesthetic wise (says the nerdy-nerdy ones. We know that the majority don’t give it much thought. So don’t worry, you’re not alone). Another nerdy detail. Every teeth on an Excella zip is polished to avoid sharp edges. Meaning no scratches on hands or pulling threads on clothes.
From the very beginning we have sticked to using YKK Excella zippers. Inside and outside. Not once have we received a complaint about a broken zip. This actually says it all. Don’t be afraid to stuff your Kontainer too much. It might not look pretty, but the zipper will do you proud.
Zippers that last a lifetime
ROCK SOLID ZIPPER
Every bag deserves a high quality zipper. There is nothing worse than a zipper that runs poorly and uneven. In every KONTAINER we use Excella zippers from the Japanese company YKK.
Have you looked at the zip puller of your jeans recently? There is a good chance it says YKK.
Excella is a high-end collection within YKK. The king of zippers, you might be tempted to state. It is not only incredible durable but also beautiful aesthetic wise (says the nerdy-nerdy ones. We know that the majority don’t give it much thought. So don’t worry, you’re not alone). Another nerdy detail. Every teeth on an Excella zip is polished to avoid sharp edges. Meaning no scratches on hands or pulling threads on clothes.
From the very beginning we have sticked to using YKK Excella zippers. Inside and outside. Not once have we received a complaint about a broken zip. This actually says it all. Don’t be afraid to stuff your Kontainer too much. It might not look pretty, but the zipper will do you proud.
Made with pride in Portugal
RESPONSIBLE CRAFTMANSHIP
We have chosen to exclusively produce our Kontainers in Portugal. In a small factory just outside Porto, the most skilled craftsmen work to make our designs a reality. A collaboration that makes us incredibly proud, both when we see the quality of their craftsmanship and when we visit the factory.
All Kontainers are designed from scratch from the office in Vejle, Denmark. From the first sketch to sewing the first sample bag. After this, the collaboration between our manufacturer and our own designer starts with refining and testing the sample until it is the very best version.
The process from design idea to the first finished Kontainer being ready typically takes a whole year. There are many details along the way and purchases to be made, from the choice of leather, lining, zips and metal fittings to e.g. packaging.
Nothing is accidental when it comes to a Kontainer. We simply love to be nerdy-nerdy about the details ensuring the best possible quality.
Made with pride in Portugal
RESPONSIBLE CRAFTMANSHIP
We have chosen to exclusively produce our Kontainers in Portugal. In a small factory just outside Porto, the most skilled craftsmen work to make our designs a reality. A collaboration that makes us incredibly proud, both when we see the quality of their craftsmanship and when we visit the factory.
All Kontainers are designed from scratch from the office in Vejle, Denmark. From the first sketch to sewing the first sample bag. After this, the collaboration between our manufacturer and our own designer starts with refining and testing the sample until it is the very best version.
The process from design idea to the first finished Kontainer being ready typically takes a whole year. There are many details along the way and purchases to be made, from the choice of leather, lining, zips and metal fittings to e.g. packaging.
Nothing is accidental when it comes to a Kontainer. We simply love to be nerdy-nerdy about the details ensuring the best possible quality.
More eco-friendly packaging
PACKED WITH CARE
Every Kontainer is packed nicely and with care from our warehouse in Vejle. We do our best to always find the best and most environmentally friendly packaging for your Kontainer. We admit that we are not perfect, but we try hard every day to do better than yesterday.
Here is a list of the materials we use:
Tissue paper
Made in the USA and certified with SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative, American counterpart to the FSC label).
Cardboard box
Made in Denmark from 70% recycled paper and certified with FSC.
Sticker
Made in Denmark from 100% recycled paper.
Shipping pocket
Made in Germany, 100% glassine paper (no plastic).
Plastic shipping bags (for our extra large shipments)
Made in Denmark from 100% recycled plastic (LDPE plastic which is converted into carbon dioxide and water when the bag is disposed of in an incineration plant). Contains no heavy metals or similar environmentally harmful substances.
Brochures and postcards
Printed in Denmark on FSC-certified paper. The printers meet the requirements for the Nordic Ecolabel.
Copy paper
Made in the Netherlands. Certified with FSC mix and marked with the EU flower.
Gift wrap
Made in Denmark from 100% recycled paper fibres. FSC certified.
Gift ribbon
Made in China from collected plastic bottles (PET plastic), which means plastic bottles from e.g. soft drinks.
Dust bag
Sewn in Italy from 100% polyester. It is high on our wish list to replace the material with a clearly better environmental choice, such as Oeko-Tex 100 or GOTS-certified cotton. Unfortunately, it has not been an option for us yet due to the low units we purchase.
From 2022, we have chosen to phase out the large amount of plastic bags that were previously used to wrap the bags in when they are sent from our production in Portugal to Denmark. Instead, your Kontainer is now packed directly in the dust bag (if you find that your dust bag is slightly wrinkled, that’s why – it can easily be ironed away if you wish).
More eco-friendly packaging
PACKED WITH CARE
Every Kontainer is packed nicely and with care from our warehouse in Vejle. We do our best to always find the best and most environmentally friendly packaging for your Kontainer. We admit that we are not perfect, but we try hard every day to do better than yesterday.
Here is a list of the materials we use:
Tissue paper
Made in the USA and certified with SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative, American counterpart to the FSC label).
Cardboard box
Made in Denmark from 70% recycled paper and certified with FSC.
Sticker
Made in Denmark from 100% recycled paper.
Shipping pocket
Made in Germany, 100% glassine paper (no plastic).
Plastic shipping bags (for our extra large shipments)
Made in Denmark from 100% recycled plastic (LDPE plastic which is converted into carbon dioxide and water when the bag is disposed of in an incineration plant). Contains no heavy metals or similar environmentally harmful substances.
Brochures and postcards
Printed in Denmark on FSC-certified paper. The printers meet the requirements for the Nordic Ecolabel.
Copy paper
Made in the Netherlands. Certified with FSC mix and marked with the EU flower.
Gift wrap
Made in Denmark from 100% recycled paper fibres. FSC certified.
Gift ribbon
Made in China from collected plastic bottles (PET plastic), which means plastic bottles from e.g. soft drinks.
Dust bag
Sewn in Italy from 100% polyester. It is high on our wish list to replace the material with a clearly better environmental choice, such as Oeko-Tex 100 or GOTS-certified cotton. Unfortunately, it has not been an option for us yet due to the low units we purchase.
From 2022, we have chosen to phase out the large amount of plastic bags that were previously used to wrap the bags in when they are sent from our production in Portugal to Denmark. Instead, your Kontainer is now packed directly in the dust bag (if you find that your dust bag is slightly wrinkled, that’s why – it can easily be ironed away if you wish).