Archival Clothing
Archival Clothing is an American maker of bags and accessories from the Pacific Northwest, best known for its waxed cotton Rucksack. It began as a blog about vintage clothing, books and bags before launching its own products.
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Production | Pacific Northwest |
| Signature product | Archival Rucksack |
| Materials | Waxed cotton twill, Horween leather, brass |
| Website | archivalclothing.com |
What is Archival Clothing?
Archival Clothing is an American brand of bags and accessories from the Pacific Northwest. It started as a blog about things that no longer existed, covering vintage clothing, books and bags, and grew into a store selling its own designs inspired by those historic references.
Products and positioning
The brand's best-known product is the Archival Rucksack, a modern take on vintage rucksacks and canoe packs, handmade in the Pacific Northwest. Its construction reflects the label's focus on durable, traditional materials:
- Heavy waxed cotton twill with taped seams
- Horween Chromexcel leather straps and accents
- Solid brass hardware and military-grade cotton webbing
- A semi-rigid back pad and two front bellows pockets
The range also includes day packs, roll-top packs and other carry goods in canvas and waxed twill, and the brand has been featured by heritage menswear and bag publications such as Gear Patrol, Cool Hunting, Heddels and Carryology.
Why it matters
Archival Clothing is part of the American heritage and made-in-USA movement, in which small makers revive historic utility designs with premium domestic materials and craft production.
Frequently asked questions
What is Archival Clothing known for?
Archival Clothing is best known for its Rucksack, a waxed cotton backpack with Horween leather and brass hardware handmade in the Pacific Northwest.
How did Archival Clothing start?
It began as a blog about vintage clothing, books and bags before launching a store with its own products.