DESCRIPTION
The Expedition Sewing Awl is designed to save the day with in-the-field repairs when you need them, meaning if your gear breaks on your trip it's not game over. Designed to fix heavy-duty items like tents, backpacks or boots, this ergonomic sewing awl comes with two #23 industrial needles and pre-wound recycled polyester thread.
With a comfortable, ergonomic shape the awl is designed for fixing heavier-weight materials by hand and features a handy drawcord for easy carry. Two #23 industrial needles included: one needle is pre-installed in the awl and one backup needle nests inside the awl.
40 meters of grey recycled polyester thread is pre-wound on a stainless steel bobbin. The rubber washer in the bobbin housing lets you adjust resistance and thread tension while sewing.
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Body: 100% recycled nylon
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Contents: Two #23 industrial needles. One metal bobbin with 40m pre-wound recycled polyester thread
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Country of Origin: Made in Taiwan
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Weight: 34 g (1.2 oz)
PROVENANCE AND ETHICS
Patagonia was founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1973, the company's roots are in clothing for rock and alpine climbing, but they now produce a diverse mix of apparel targeted towards skiers, snowboarders, surfers and climbers. Patagonia are a world leader in creating ethical, sustainable clothing.
Repair: Fixing your gear is part of Patagonia's commitment to a new model for the production, consumption, and ownership of apparel - taking responsibility for their products for the whole of their lifecycle and allowing customers to join them in repairing and keeping it in use.
