Known globally for its advanced sailcloth and X-Pac® brand of high-performance, weatherproof fabrics for packs and bags, DIMENSION-POLYANT introduced its latest sustainable textile innovations at Performance Days Munich. These new developments highlight Dimension-Polyant’s mission ‘to deliver durable materials engineered for a more responsible future without sacrificing performance.’
At the forefront will be X-Pac VX21 OE, the sustainable evolution of Dimension-Polyant’s most popular X-Pac VX21 fabric that’s trusted by many of the world’s leading pack and bag brands. The face fabric of this four-layer laminate, is made from GRS-certified, 100% recycled regen™ Ocean Nylon sourced from discarded fishing nets.
Offering the same strength and durability as conventional nylon, the material achieves a 73% reduction in CO₂ emissions and a 76% decrease in fossil resource use compared to virgin alternatives, according to an independent third-party LCA
Reinforced with Dimension-Polyant’s proprietary X-Ply fibre reinforcement technology made from 100% post-consumer recycled PET and backed by a lightweight, recycled taffeta for enhanced stitch-holding, X-PAC VX21 OE delivers long-lasting, waterproof performance.
The laminate is finished with the highest-performing non-fluorinated DWR for reliable protection in all conditions. Fabric colours include black, white, arctic grey and sea green.
“Brands are excited about X-Pac® VX21 OE because it’s waterproof, incredibly durable, and engineered with a purpose – to protect our oceans and planet,” said Taylor North, Dimension-Polyant Global Head of Technical Fabrics. “We’re proud to see early adopters like Peak Design, whose award-winning Everyday Backpack made with the fabric, have received great feedback from consumers and industry alike.”
Dimension-Polyant also exhibited its X-Pac RX30 – a next-generation three-layer laminate designed for balanced performance in both outdoor and urban environments. Constructed entirely from 100% recycled materials, it combines a post-consumer polyester face fabric made from recycled PET bottles with Dimension-Polyant’s distinctive recycled X-Ply fibre reinforcement for added strength, flexibility, and waterproof performance.
A lightweight recycled polyester film backing gives the fabric a sleek, technical aesthetic suited to both the trail and the city. Like all new X-Pac materials, it’s finished with a high-performing, non-fluorinated DWR coating.
“With X-Pac® RX30, we set out to design a fabric that captures the spirit of modern adventure that’s technical, timeless, and responsibly made,” said North. “Leading brands like Tom Bhin, Alpaka, and Arkel are drawn to its clean aesthetic, multiple colorways, and fully recycled construction.”
Both X-Pac® VX21 OE and X-Pac® RX30 laminates are produced in Dimension-Polyant’s in-house US facility, ensuring full quality control from concept to finished fabric.