Performance first.
Material choices begin with the demands of the product and the environment it is designed to enter.
What gear is made from changes what it can do.
MATERIALS MATTER
Performance begins with the materials, closures, and construction chosen for the environment a product is meant to enter. We select around durability, real-world use, and smarter material choices wherever practical.
PRODUCT DETAILSKÖ WATERPROOF CROSSBODY
BODY1680D TPU
CLOSUREWATERPROOF ZIPPER
PROTECTIONIP68
We think about materials as part of a system. Performance, durability, placement, sourcing, and intended use all have to make sense together.
EXPLORE THE MATERIALS↓
RIGHT FOR THE JOB
Start with performance. Choose with purpose.
Groundbreaking products start with materials chosen for what the product actually needs to do.
We source materials around quality, durability, performance, and the environments our gear is expected to encounter. Wherever practical, we also look for recycled material options that can reduce environmental impact without compromising the job the product needs to perform.
The goal is not to chase a specification because it sounds impressive. It is to find the right combination of materials, construction, and placement for dependable real-world use.
Durability matters.
We consider how materials will handle repeated use, abrasion, weather, and demanding outdoor conditions.
Improve where possible.
We look for opportunities to use recycled materials and smarter sourcing when they make sense for the product.
CROSSBODY BODY MATERIAL
1680D
Built around a durable TPU construction.
The Crossbody uses 1680D TPU as the foundation of its body construction.
For this product, the material choice supports a design intended for water, weather, and outdoor use while maintaining the compact structure of the bag.
The number alone is not the story. What matters is how the material fits the job and works with the rest of the waterproof system.
MATERIALTPU
FABRIC SPEC1680D
PRODUCTCROSSBODY
DESIGN CONTEXTWATER + WEATHER
WHY IT'S HERE
Material selection should support the intended environment without turning the specification itself into the product story.
WATERPROOF ZIPPER
The opening matters as much as the body.
A waterproof body only works when the closure supports the same job.
The Crossbody uses a waterproof sealing zipper as part of its protection system. When the zipper is fully closed and properly sealed, it helps protect the opening from water entering the bag.
That sealing function also means the zipper can feel firmer than a conventional everyday zipper.
01Close it fully.
Make sure the zipper reaches the fully sealed position before water exposure.
02Keep the seal clean.
Sand, dirt, and debris around the sealing surfaces can interfere with closure.
03Maintain it.
Use the included zipper lubricant as needed to help maintain smooth operation.
No single component does all the work.
Waterproof performance comes from the relationship between the body, the opening, the construction, and how the product is used. The Crossbody's IP68 rating describes the finished product, not one isolated material.
The material forming the primary structure of the Crossbody.
A sealing closure designed to protect the place where the bag opens.
The Crossbody carries an IP68 rating and is designed for waterproof and submersible protection when properly closed and sealed.
Performance depends on keeping sealing surfaces clean and fully closing the zipper before exposure.
IMPORTANT DISTINCTION
Submersible protection is not the same thing as a published scuba-diving depth or pressure rating. SKÖ does not currently publish a scuba depth rating for the Crossbody.
BEYOND THE MATERIAL SAMPLE
Materials have to prove themselves outside the studio.
CONDITIONWHAT WE PAY ATTENTION TO
Abrasion
How materials respond when gear meets rock, rough surfaces, repeated contact, and the friction that comes with outdoor use.
Water + Weather
How the material and surrounding construction fit a product intended to encounter wet and changing conditions.
Repeated Use
How material choices and placement support longevity rather than simply looking good when a product is new.
Material Placement
Where a material is used can matter as much as the material itself, especially in areas exposed to greater wear or environmental stress.
Utah Terrain
Rocky desert terrain is one example of the kind of abrasive, demanding environment we consider when evaluating materials for adventure gear.
THE POINT
We evaluate materials for the conditions gear is expected to meet, then use what we learn to determine the combinations and placements that make the most sense.
Good materials still deserve good care.
Waterproof gear works in demanding environments. A few simple habits help keep the zipper, sealing surfaces, and product ready for the next use.
Rinse after saltwater.
Use fresh water to remove salt and residue after ocean use.
Keep the zipper clean.
Remove sand, dirt, and debris from the zipper and sealing surfaces before closing.
Lubricate as needed.
Use the included zipper lubricant when needed to help maintain smooth operation.
Dry before storage.
Allow the product to dry after use before putting it away for extended storage.
BEFORE THE WATER
Check that the zipper path is clean, then fully close and properly seal the zipper before exposure.
Built around the conditions you actually enter.
Materials are only useful when they support the job. We choose around the environment, evaluate them in real conditions, and look for smarter ways to use them across the gear we build.
PERFORMANCEDURABILITYSMARTER USEREAL CONDITIONS