For those of you unfamiliar with TOM BIHN, you are up for a treat to learn more about this remarkable company that has been designing and making thoughtful, quality backpacks and bags for everyday carry, travel, work, and more in Seattle, WA for years. It also just so happens to be one of our esteemed brand partners! The story all …
Getting to know X-Pac® X4 Fabrics
For those aware and a fan of X-Pac® fabrics, it may be because of Dimension-Polyant’s distinctive X-Pac® X4 collection inspired from the company’s leading sailcloth technology. Noticing a fit for the X4 laminate technology in the outdoor industry – most notably for backpacks and bags – Dimension Polyant introduced its X-Pac® X4 collection with success in the mid-2000’s. Since then, …
On the Road with X-Pac® – 2023 Winter Trade Show Recap
We hope your New Year is getting off to a great start! We started ours’ blasting out of the gates with brand customer visits and industry trade shows all through the month of January. We are not complaining, however, as it’s so great to meet in person again – and we will not take this for granted regardless of how …
Dimension-Polyant Presents Durable X-Pac® Fabric Collection at 2023 SHOT Week Supplier Showcase
Introducing a preview of new Tyra® Technology – thinner, lighter, stronger solution for carrying tactical gear. With increased consumer demand for more durable gear to carry their valuable tactical equipment, Dimension-Polyant, the world’s largest sailcloth producer and manufacturer of X-Pac® lightweight, durable and 100 percent waterproof laminates developed for packs and bags, will introduce its innovative X-Pac® fabrics to tactical …
Getting to Know Long-distance Hiker, Emily “Sunnyside” Fidrych
One of the most rewarding aspects of our work at Dimension-Polyant is listening to all the great stories from adventurers around the world who’ve relied on backpacks made with our X-Pac® fabrics to help them on their journeys. Our most resent tale comes from Emily “Sunnyside” Fidrych, an associate digital strategist at Maine-based Blaze Partners who also happens to be …
Getting to Know Jonathan Mersereau, X-Pac® Sales Manager, Dimension-Polyant
Jonathan is the newest edition to our X-Pac® Team at Dimension-Polyant, and a great one at that! Jon joined us in February of this year and has hit the ground running getting to know our products, industry and customers – spending much of his time, since he’s been with us, traveling around the country to meet them. Jon joined us …
Dimension-Polyant Introduces Sustainable X-Pac® Fabrics with New cleenTEC® Seal at 2022 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
As part of its commitment to carbon neutrality, Dimension-Polyant, a global leader in high-performance fabric innovation and manufacturer of durable X-Pac® waterproof laminates developed for packs and bags, has created a cleenTEC® seal to help identify and guarantee that X-Pac® fabrics have been made with recycled, bio-based, and/or responsibly sourced materials – and by responsible manufacturing processes and production facilities …
Getting to Know Nicole Künne, Dipl.-Ing., Head of Technical Fabrics, Dimension-Polyant
We are happy to introduce you to Nicole Künne, Dimension-Polyant’s Head of Technical Fabrics based in its Kempen headquarters. Nicole, with her extensive experience in fashion tailoring and textile technology, joined Dimension-Polyant 6 years ago to help the company introduce its innovative X-Pac® laminates to European outdoor and fashion brands. Nicole loves interacting with people and says if you put …
Getting to Know Thru-Hiker and X-Pac® Fan, Whitney “Allgood” LaRuffa
Whitney “Allgood” LaRuffa grew up in rural NH where he forged his love of the outdoors and activities such as fishing, skiing, and his true love, backpacking. His time spent in Boy Scouts helped him hone his outdoor skills as he worked his way to becoming an Eagle Scout and fueled his passion for long distance hiking. Allgood has clocked …
Jonathan Mersereau Appointed Sales Manager, X-Pac® Fabrics
Dimension-Polyant, the world’s largest sailcloth producer and manufacturer of X-Pac® lightweight, durable and 100 percent waterproof laminates developed for packs and bags, has hired Jonathan Mersereau as its new X-Pac® Sales Manager. Jon brings his diverse sales and marketing roles in team sports, consumer beverage, and the home building product industries to the world of performance textiles developed for outdoor, …