Brand · Sweden
Fjällräven
A Swedish outdoor brand known for durable trekking clothing and fluorocarbon-free Eco-Shell waterproofs, now also using GORE-TEX ePE.
Background
A Swedish brand built on durable trekking clothing; its renewed GORE-TEX partnership was announced for Autumn/Winter 2025, so Eco-Shell-only descriptions of the range are now incomplete.
What to check before buying
Editorial buying guidance, not a brand rating
Do not treat every outdoor jacket as a waterproof rain shell. Establish whether the specific garment uses a waterproof barrier or relies primarily on a weather-resistant fabric treatment. Those approaches can serve different purposes and require different care, so the exact material and maintenance instructions matter.
For the general method, see how to choose a waterproof jacket and waterproof ratings explained.
Brand facts
Published company information
- Country of origin
- Sweden
- Founded
- 1960
- Price range
- Mid to premium
- Jacket families
- Keb, Bergtagen, High Coast
- Warranty
- North America: limited lifetime warranty on manufacturing defects for the original purchaser. UK/EU web stores: two years from purchase. Regional difference, not a contradiction.
- Repair programme
- DIY repair guides and lifetime assessment through flagship shops, subject to eligibility; the North American warranty page expressly excludes non-warranty repairs and alterations.
- Sustainability
- Eco-Shell: recycled polyester with PFC-free impregnation, and the brand says it climate-compensates Eco-Shell garments. The GTX pages state the ePE membrane and DWR are 'PFAS-free*' with the footnote 'made without intentionally added per- and polyfluorinated substances; may contain trace amounts'.
WaterproofJacket.com assessment
Our editorial view of the brand
Strengths
- Eco-Shell documented with recycled polyester and PFC-free impregnation
- New Keb GTX and Bergtagen GTX Pro models carry an explicit PFAS footnote
Weaknesses
- The shell-jacket category mixes water-resistant and waterproof garments — check each product
- North American support states it does not perform non-warranty repairs
Frequently asked questions
Does Fjällräven use GORE-TEX now?
Yes. A renewed partnership launched for Autumn/Winter 2025 with Keb GTX and Bergtagen GTX Pro models, alongside the existing Eco-Shell and Hydratic ranges.