ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER OF flexible plant pots - urban landscape workshop
TECHNICAL
Designed to be in direct contact with the soil, BACSAC® is a double-walled planter. The inner layer – which holds and protects the roots – is made from geotextile felt. The canvas outer layer is extremely sturdy, tear-proof, and resists abrasion and temperature variations.
BREATHABLE
One of BACSAC®’s main technical characteristics is its breathability, which maintains the equilibrium between air, soil, and water, replicating outdoor cultivation as closely as possible. It needs to be porous to allow the dirt and the roots to breathe and to let any excess water flow out. Plants cannot thrive in a waterproof container, without proper drainage or airflow. If you are using BACSAC® indoors, protect your floor by placing it onto a properly sized receptacle.
DURABLE
With a lifespan of 7 to 10 years, BACSAC® is a durable product. It won't break, buckle or fade. Its materials are designed to be in contact with the earth and to withstand extreme outdoor conditions all year round. Its fibres are completely recyclable.
A COMFORTABLE BACSAC® FOR HAPPY PLANTS
Inside a traditional pot, the roots tend to grow along the side of the container in a spiral, which can create a clump and weaken the plant, particularly when it faces extreme temperatures. In a BACSAC®, the root system is denser, more balanced. When the roots reach the fabric wall, the contact with air stops them from elongating further and the plant develops new roots instead. These look for nutrients throughout the entire surface of the soil, promoting harmonious growth.
VERSATILE
BACSAC® can hold a considerable amount of soil, which makes it suitable to grow just about any plant, be it vegetables or ornamental plants. It comes in multiple shapes and sizes to accommodate various configurations in a great diversity of outdoor spaces.
LIGHTWEIGHT AND FLEXIBLE
BACSAC® is portable, easy to move around. Since it is so light, it can circumvent possible weight restrictions when set up on a balcony or terrace. This flexible bag holds its shape because of the soil it contains, which means it is not likely to cause any injury and can be used by gardeners of all ages.
USER-FRIENDLY
Simply unfold and fill with soil! A layer of clay balls is not necessary for drainage, but is useful for creating a natural water reserve. Your BACSAC® is washable (see care instructions below) and can be folded for storage.
Collections
All our models are designed in our Paris workshop. Our fabrics are sourced from French and Italian suppliers, and then manufactured by our long-standing partner in Romania.
We reappropriate the geotextile cloth used by vegetable growers and plant nurseries as mulch. Designed to be in constant contact with the earth, it allows the soil to breathe. This material’s characteristics are what gave life to the BACSAC® concept.
Through this collection, BACSAC® invites colour into its universe. This is another reinvention, since Batyline® cloth is typically used in architecture and to create outdoor furniture. These characteristics align with BACSAC®’s standards of quality and durability.
This material deserves its own collection. These pots are made from a simple, raw felt material with a decidedly pared down aesthetic. Mimicking the earth, the material disappears as it blends with its surroundings. This geotextile material is the same as the one used for the inner layer of every BACSAC®, from the geotextile canvas to the Batyline® collection. As the HUMUS collections does not have a protective outer layer, its durability is more limited.
To immerse into BACSAC® garden inspirations, have a leaf through our publications it's over here
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
After some time in the great outdoors and prolonged contact with soil, traces of moss or limescale can appear on the fabric of your BACSAC®. Cleaning them, however, couldn’t be easier:
1. Scrape off any deposits from the surface using a knife blade
2.Scrub the stains using a hard brush soaked in a mixture of water and white vinegar
3. Rinse the fabric with clean water
You can also use a high-pressure water jet, which is very effective against moss, but less so against limescale. Once you have emptied out the soil, your BACSAC® planters can also be machine washed at 30°C – or 86°F.
One of your BACSAC® is getting too old? Don’t throw it away: we collect them to recycle their canvas. Providing we approve its end-of-life condition, you’ll receive a return form together with a discount on your next order !