QWSTION bags are designed and developed in Zurich, Switzerland. Manufacturing takes place in Europe and China, while their most important partner is in the city of Huizhou, around 120 kilometers from Hong Kong. Since 2010 QWSTION has been working with the small factory owned and run by Mrs. Wan and Mr. Lai. They have more than 30 years of experience in making bags and over time QWSTION has built a close partnership which allows them to accomplish the high quality standards they set for themselves. The factory is audited by BSCI (Business and Social Compliance Initiative), an EU initiative with the goal to implement European standards in Non-EU countries. Part of the unique approach to design and production is that they develop and source almost all materials directly. Their regular visits to suppliers enable them to know who makes their product and achieve exceptional quality. They believe in truth to materials and use renewable resources wherever possible for their shell fabrics, lining, straps as well as their metal hardware. QWSTION uses waxed vegetable tanned leather to avoid pollution which is often caused by standard chrome tanning.
The sea of past and present
Klitmøller Collective is a lifestyle. Our ideas originate from encounters, journeys and casual gatherings from a lifetime of generations, bound together by the sea in and around Klitmøller. We design for people who are drawn to the raw Nordic nature. Our aim is to design and produce things that last – in quality materials with a sustainable approach to materials, production and look. Slow down.
Established 2013.