PORTER Yoshida Kaban calls upon textile innovation studio BYBORRE to create an exclusive bag range celebrating its 85th Anniversary.
Six iconic PORTER bag styles such as the 2-Way Helmet Bag, the 2-Way Waist Bag and the Alica Pack are especially executed with a celebratory knitted textile, playfully juxtaposed against a main construction of PORTER’s original nylon bonding fabric.
Elements such as pockets, panels and shoulder straps feature the bespoke version of BYBORRE’s AO3™ knit type - a 3 layer jersey compiled of a filling yarn which is tightly compacted between a front and back layer that, for this project, was composed of 100% recycled polyester yarns. The result is a surprisingly soft, yet durable textile, specifically engineered to be exposed to the wear and stresses encountered with daily use, simultaneously becoming the perfect graphic surface to boldly celebrate the special project and anniversary.
Creating a textile for the bag segment has been high on the list for us, we have previously done various experiments and tests to create suitable knits for this space. Of course, it was a big honor when PORTER Yoshida Kaban approached us to make a special knit to be featured in their iconic product. Our knit lab engineers chose special Antex Environ yarns to create a tight 100% recycled polyester textile that actually has a robust yet pleasant hand feel which dries fast, holds color over time and doesn’t pill easily. In dialogue with us, the PORTER team did a fantastic job incorporating a design fitting the celebration of its 85th anniversary, which was made suitable as a repeated pattern to minimise excess cut offs.Borre Akkersdijk (BYBORRE Founder/ Co-owner).
The range of the six bags is set to release this Friday the 15th of January at 12:00 PM (JST) and will be available exclusively via PORTER retail channels as long as stock lasts.
- PORTER Flagship Store
- PORTER STAND
- PORTER EXCHANGE
- KURA CHIKA by PORTER
- POTR
- CLOAKROOM by PORTER
- PORTER KOREA
- PORTER’s official online store
- PORTER Rakuten store
About BYBORRE®
Founded in 2015, BYBORRE® is a textile innovation company dedicated to transforming the textile industry through responsible design and production.Their platform for custom textiles bridges the physical and digital worlds, making responsible textile creation accessible worldwide.
With groundbreaking technology that digitizes the design and production process, BYBORRE empowers designers, brands and creators to take full control of their textile creations, while ensuring conscious decision-making at every step. Collaborating with certified suppliers and production facilities, BYBORRE maintains transparency throughout the supply chain and actively works to reduce the overall textile footprint.
By partnering with global leaders in fashion, sportswear, interior design, and transportation sectors, BYBORRE drives the adoption of custom textiles through a conscious, digital-first approach – inviting others to join a movement that redefines the future of textiles.