In a dazzling display of innovation and sustainability, Dimension-Polyant, renowned sailcloth producer and creator of the cutting-edge X-Pac waterproof laminates, has clinched a prestigious Top Ten award at the ISPO Munich 2023 Textrends competition. The accolade was bestowed upon their groundbreaking X-Pac RX30 laminate in the highly competitive Soft Equipment Category.
Braving the rigors of the great outdoors, the X-Pac RX30 boasts a three-layer laminate design, featuring a 100% post-consumer recycled 300 denier polyester face fabric. What sets it apart is the distinctive X-PLY fiber reinforcement technology, contributing to a construction that is not only robust and flexible but also unequivocally waterproof. The laminate’s lighter weight recycled polyester film backing ensures a sleek, technical appearance, while its eco-friendly credentials shine through, crafted from discarded PET bottles sourced in the USA.
Hailing from Dimension-Polyant’s eco-conscious facility in Putnam, Connecticut – proudly declared 100% climate neutral – the RX30 laminate proudly carries the cleenTEC seal. This emblem signifies its commitment to climate neutrality, incorporating recycled or bio-based components and implementing climate offsets. Collaborating with the esteemed ClimatePartner, Dimension-Polyant meticulously calculates the environmental impact of each cleenTEC fabric, offsetting its carbon footprint with precision.
Taylor North, Head of Technical Fabrics at Dimension-Polyant, expressed elation at the recognition, stating, “Knowing how competitive the Textrends jury selection is, we are thrilled to have received an ISPO Munich 2023 Textrends Top 10 Award for our X-Pac RX30 – our most balanced construction for performance outdoor or urban backpack applications.” North emphasized that the judges were not only impressed by the fabric’s sustainable content but also its distinct appearance and luxuriously soft hand feel.
The backdrop for this triumph was the tenth anniversary celebration of ISPO Textrends at ISPO Munich 2023, a global hotspot for the sports business community, featuring over 2400 exhibitors. Dimension-Polyant’s X-Pac RX30 emerges as a beacon of sustainable excellence, pushing the boundaries of performance fabrics and leaving an indelible mark on the world of technical textiles.