L’Ours Réfléchissant

Six colourways. Two sizes. An ultra-light waterproof Oxford cloth school backpack with bear cartoon print, night safety reflective strip, spine protection system, air pillow shoulder straps, nylon lining, lock detail, and a considered dual-tone design — built for the primary school student in grades 1–6 who carries every day and deserves a bag that protects the spine, keeps them visible after dark, and carries with the kind of considered, characterful, safety-forward practicality that most school bags cannot approach.

L’Ours Réfléchissant — ours réfléchissant being French for reflective bear, a direct nod to the bear cartoon print and the night safety reflective strip that define this backpack’s most immediately distinctive character — is a structured primary school carry in Oxford cloth with nylon lining, available in Small (870g, grades 1–3) and Large (970g, grades 4–6). The ultra-light construction, waterproof Oxford cloth, spine protection system, air pillow straps, night safety reflective strip, and six considered dual-tone colourways create a schoolbag that handles the full primary school day — and the walk home after dark — with the kind of considered, protective, characterful practicality that most school bags cannot approach. In Noir & Soleil, Marine & Vert, Marine & Ciel, Violet Foncé, Bleu Brume, and Violet Taro.

The school bag that carries with character — and keeps them safe when the lights go out.

The Details

• Exterior material: Oxford cloth — waterproof, ultra-light, wear-resistant
• Lining: Nylon
• Print: Bear cartoon animation
• Safety feature: Night safety reflective strip
• Back system: Spine protection with air pillow shoulder straps
• Detail: Lock
• Function: Breathable, waterproof, ultra-light, wear-resistant, burden-reducing, spine protection, night safety reflective
• Sizes: Small (870g, grades 1–3) | Large (970g, grades 4–6)
• Colourways: Noir & Soleil | Marine & Vert | Marine & Ciel | Violet Foncé | Bleu Brume | Violet Taro
• Occasion: Primary school, daily carry, school trips
• Suitable for: Boys and girls, grades 1–6

The Night Safety Reflective Strip

The night safety reflective strip is the defining safety quality of L’Ours Réfléchissant — a considered reflective detail applied to the Oxford cloth exterior that ensures the student remains visible to drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians during the early morning school run and the walk home after dark. The reflective strip activates in low-light conditions, reflecting headlights and street lighting back to their source and creating a clear visual signal of the student’s presence. For the parent who understands that the school run happens in all light conditions across the full school year, the night safety reflective strip of L’Ours Réfléchissant is the most considered safety detail in the collection.

The Spine Protection System

The spine protection system is the defining ergonomic quality of L’Ours Réfléchissant — an ergonomic back panel designed to support the natural curvature of the growing spine during the school carry. The air pillow shoulder straps work in combination with the spine protection panel to create a complete ergonomic carry experience — the air pillow straps cushioning the shoulders and distributing the weight evenly, and the back panel supporting the spine through the full school day. For the parent who understands that the daily school carry is a significant ergonomic load for a growing spine, the spine protection system of L’Ours Réfléchissant is the most considered ergonomic choice in the collection.

The Bear Print

The bear cartoon animation print is the defining character quality of L’Ours Réfléchissant — a considered cartoon bear illustration applied to the Oxford cloth exterior that gives this bag its immediately distinctive, expressive, childlike character. The bear print is applied through a process that ensures the design maintains its clarity and colour through the full school year, resisting the fading and wear that affects lesser printed bags. For the young student who wants a bag that expresses their personality as clearly as it carries their belongings, the bear print of L’Ours Réfléchissant is the most characterful choice in the collection.

The Two Sizes

L’Ours Réfléchissant is available in two sizes calibrated to the primary school curriculum. The Small (870g) is sized for grades 1–3 — the younger student who carries a lighter daily load and benefits from a smaller, more manageable silhouette that sits correctly on smaller shoulders. The Large (970g) is sized for grades 4–6 — the older student who carries a fuller daily load across more subjects and benefits from the additional capacity. Both sizes feature the same night safety reflective strip, spine protection system, bear print, and air pillow straps — the same considered, protective, characterful quality in two grade-appropriate proportions.

The Colour Story

Noir & Soleil — Black and yellow in a bold, energetic contrast. The noir ground brings authority and structure; the soleil accent brings warmth and energy — the most dynamic colourway in the collection.

Marine & Vert — Navy blue and green in a fresh, considered contrast. The marine ground brings depth and calm; the vert accent brings a natural, grounded energy — the most campus-ready colourway in the collection.

Marine & Ciel — Navy blue and sky blue in a tonal, considered contrast. Two blues in deliberate harmony — the most serene and most considered colourway in the collection.

Violet Foncé — A deep, rich, solid purple. Distinctive, characterful, and immediately expressive — the most authoritative single-tone colourway in the collection.

Bleu Brume — A soft, atmospheric haze blue. Calm, luminous, and effortlessly distinctive — the most poetic colourway in the collection, the choice for those who carry with quiet, considered character.

Violet Taro — A warm, distinctive taro purple. Soft, expressive, and immediately characterful — the most unexpected and most beloved colourway in the collection.

Specifications

Styling Note

L’Ours Réfléchissant is built for the primary school student who carries with character and the parent who chooses with care. The six-colourway palette — Noir & Soleil, Marine & Vert, Marine & Ciel, Violet Foncé, Bleu Brume, and Violet Taro — covers the full range from the most dynamic dual-tone contrast to the most poetic single tone, each in a bear cartoon print that reads as playful, intentional, and characterful in any school environment. The night safety reflective strip ensures the student is always visible on the school run, and the spine protection system with air pillow straps ensures the bag supports the growing body carrying it through the full school day. Available in Small (grades 1–3) and Large (grades 4–6) to ensure the right proportions at every stage of the primary school journey.

Care Instructions

• Spot clean the Oxford cloth exterior with a damp cloth and mild soap — do not machine wash
• Allow to air dry fully before use — do not tumble dry or expose to direct heat
• Avoid harsh detergents that may degrade the waterproof treatment, bear print, or reflective strip
• Store in a cool, dry place when not in use to preserve the Oxford cloth structure and colour
• Check zip and lock mechanisms periodically for smooth operation