Introducing a different kind of warmth
A story in every material
TYGE -5
Plant-based nylon fabrics. Colour from onion skins. Down from one farm in Jutland. TYGE -5 brings these materials together in a down sleeping bag for hikers, climbers and bikepackers heading out in the cooler months.
A contoured hood, thermal collar and shaped footbox support comfort after a day on the move. Each bag is filled and finished at Nordisk’s own manufactory in Germany, with production linked to the farm’s annual down supply.
Follow the materials from their source to the finished sleeping bag, and discover the choices behind TYGE.
Discover the story
100% bio-based nylon shell & lining
Crystal Down® Single Farm Edition
Filled & finished in Germany
European Outdoor Award 2026
Gold winner
TYGE -5 received Gold in the Camping & Travel category at the 2026 European Outdoor Award. The jury highlighted the sustainability concept behind the sleeping bag, recognising the approach that brings its materials and sourcing together.
Jury's Statement:
"The Nordisk TYGE -5 stands out for its strong sustainability concept"
From source to sleeping bag
Follow the thread.
The fabric, the dye, the down and the work that brings them together. Follow four stories behind TYGE, from the source of its materials to the finishing table in Germany.
01 / The fabric
It starts with plants
TYGE’s shell and lining are made from 100% bio-based nylon derived from castor beans. Plant-based feedstock replaces the conventional fossil-based source of the nylon.
Both fabrics use a lightweight ripstop construction. The result is a technical nylon fabric with a different starting point, designed for use in an outdoor sleeping bag.
02 / The colour
Colour from onion skins
TYGE’s golden-brown tone comes from a natural dye made from Hokkaido onion skins.
The dye gives the shell and lining their distinctive colour, adding another material origin to the story of the bag. The colour is part of the design, and its source is part of what makes TYGE different.
03 / The insulation
One farm. A clear origin.
TYGE is insulated with CRYSTAL DOWN® Single Farm Edition: an RDS-certified blend of goose and duck down sourced from one farm in Jutland, Denmark.
Working with a single farm also means working within its supply. The amount of down available each year determines how many TYGE sleeping bags can be produced.
04 / The craft
Filled and finished by specialists
At Nordisk’s own manufactory in Germany, each TYGE is individually filled, finished and quality-controlled.
This is where the materials become a finished sleeping bag. The filling and finishing process draws on Nordisk’s specialist knowledge of down products, with attention to the details that shape comfort and everyday use.
Behind the name
A name rooted in curiosity
TYGE is named after Danish botanist Tyge W. Böcher, whose research explored how plants adapt to their environments, including the Arctic.
His work inspired the Nordisk design team. Naming the sleeping bag after him connects its plant-based fabrics with a curiosity about the natural world.
A closer look
Know what you carry
TYGE’s shell and lining are made from nylon derived from plant-based rather than conventional fossil-based feedstock. The 100% figure refers to those nylon fabrics, not every component of the sleeping bag.
Bio-based nylon is still a synthetic material. It is not biodegradable or compostable.
The insulation is CRYSTAL DOWN® Single Farm Edition, an RDS-certified blend of goose and duck down sourced from one farm in Jutland, Denmark.
The supply of down comes from a single farm and varies with its annual availability. The amount available determines the number of TYGE sleeping bags that can be produced.
TYGE -5 has a comfort temperature of 0°C and a limit temperature of -6°C, measured according to ISO 23537-1:2022. The model name should not be read as the comfort temperature.
Use the comfort rating as a starting point when choosing your sleep system. Your sleeping mat, clothing, shelter, fatigue and individual sensitivity to cold all affect how warm you feel. The limit rating is not a general comfort recommendation.
TYGE -5 is available in three sizes: M for body heights up to 175 cm, L up to 190 cm and XL up to 205 cm.
A storage bag and two-step packsack are included. Use the storage bag between trips rather than keeping the sleeping bag compressed.