October 23, 2024
Putnam, CT: October 17, 2024 – At the forefront of delivering innovative solutions to meet the rising demand for traceable, sustainable materials, Dimension-Polyant, a leading producer of sailcloth and renowned X-Pac® durable waterproof laminates used in packs and bags, will showcase its latest planet-friendly fabric at Performance Days Munich, October 23-24, Booth H13.
Highlighted will be Dimension-Polyant’s new and commercialized X-Pac® VX21 Ocean Edition (OE) – the company’s new fully sustainable version of its top-performing X-Pac® VX21 laminate, which many leading brands rely on.
The face fabric of new X-Pac® VX21 OE four-layer laminate is constructed with GRS-certified, 100% recycled regen™ Ocean nylon made from discarded fishing nets. All X-Pac® is reinforced by Dimension-Polyant’s patented X-PLY® fiber reinforcement technology made with 100% post-consumer recycled PET. A lightweight taffeta backing, also made with 100% recycled post-consumer PET, provides enhanced stitch holding. As with all X-Pac® materials, VX21 OE is made in Dimension-Polyant’s 100 percent carbon neutral plant.
Dimension Polyant has announced that Peak Design, a company committed to become a better and more sustainable company by reducing environmental impact, as the first brand partner to adopt X-Pac® VX21 OE in an exclusive colorway, Coyote Brown, in its award-winning bag – The Everyday Backpack.
“Peak Design has a tremendous reputation for the designing and making the highest quality packs and bags for travel and camera gear and we are thrilled that it has selected our newest fabric made from discarded fishing nets to help support its environmental impact initiatives,” said Taylor North, Head of Technical Fabrics, Dimension-Polyant US. “We look forward to hearing all the great consumer feedback on the bag now that it’s available for purchase online.”
X-Pac® VX21 OE laminates are currently available in black, white, artic grey, and sea green and will be presented along with its broad portfolio of additional high-performance X-Pac® laminates at Performance Days and ISPO Munich later this fall.
About Dimension-Polyant
Dimension-Polyant is the world’s largest sailcloth producer with decades of experience in highly technical sailing fabrics. Founded in 1966, Dimension-Polyant has consistently set the standard with their high-quality products and precision workmanship. The company is known for reliable customer care, world-class innovation, and conscious efforts to make products that have as little of an impact on the environment as possible. Its production facilities are located in Putnam, CT USA and Kempen, Germany. As of 2021, the company is climate neutral. https://www.dimension-polyant.com. Dimension-Polyant is owned by Sioen Industries, Belgium (https://sioen.com/en).
About X-Pac®
X-Pac® line durable pack fabrics are designed to perform from sea to summit. Inspired by advanced sailcloth technology, X-Pac® performance laminates are lightweight, durable and 100% waterproof. Due to its durable technical properties and distinctive design aesthetic, X-Pac® fabrics have been adopted by leading outdoor and performance fashion brands globally. X-Pac® is a registered trademark of Dimension-Polyant. www.x-pac.com