October 23, 2025
Redefining durability through sustainability
October 23, 2025: Putnam, CT –Known globally for its advanced sailcloth and X-Pac® brand of high-performance, weatherproof fabrics for packs and bags, Dimension-Polyant will introduce its latest sustainable textile innovations at Performance Days Munich, this October 29–30, booth J20. 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 X-Pac® VX21 OE, a 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.*
Reinforced with Dimension-Polyant’s proprietary X-Ply fiber 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 colors 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.”
Also at Performance Days, Dimension-Polyant will highlight 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, X-Pac® RX30 combines a post-consumer polyester face fabric made from recycled PET bottles with Dimension-Polyant’s distinctive recycled X-Ply fiber 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.
X-Pac® RX30 is available in 12 colorways including black, white, slate, cayenne, coyote brown, evergreen, ocean blue, alpenglow, bluebell, goldenrod, plum, and sea foam, and its newest color, moss.
“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 U.S. facility, ensuring full quality control from concept to finished fabric.
As performance materials evolve, Dimension-Polyant continues to redefine what durability means—proving that sustainability is not a compromise, but a powerful advancement in textile innovation.
*According to an independent third-party LCA
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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 performancerands globally. X-Pac® is a registered trademark of Dimension-Polyant. www.x-pac.com