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UX10 XPAC

January 25, 2024Vicken Donikian

UX10 (developed by Dimension-Polyant under the moniker "Project 85") is a super-light and exceptionally strong XPAC featuring a 3 layer construction: 100d Ultra-PE face fabric, aramid X-Ply, and 0.5 mil shiny...

Prototype XPAC Fabrics

June 14, 2023Vicken Donikian

Experimenting with some new prototype fabrics from Dimension-Polyant –– Default 25L in Hemp XPAC (left) and Default 40L in "Project 85" 100% Ultra-PE XPAC. Available in-store only (for now) in...

REV_MCB X50 XPAC

May 11, 2023Vicken Donikian

Like that one sought-after misprint in a pack of trading cards, REV_MCB is an ultra rare “glitch” fabric available in limited yardage. Salvaged from deep within Dimension-Polyant’s archives, REV_MCB X50...

"Are Your Bags Waterproof?"

April 13, 2023Vicken Donikian

“Are your bags waterproof?” ––It’s a question we hear all the time, and we get it! Parsing through technical details, comparing roll-tops vs zip-closures, Cordura vs XPAC vs Waxed Canvas,...

XPAC Sailcloth Guide: VX07, VX21, VX25, UX10 + X50

March 09, 2023Vicken Donikian

XPAC is a lightweight, high-performance fabric inspired by technical racing sailcloth. This is a composite fabric made of multiple layers of material laminated together under high pressure. The subtle diamond...

Blaze XPAC

January 18, 2023Vicken Donikian

Blaze XPAC provides the perfect pop of high vis color on backpacks, travel bags, bike bags, photo bags, and accessories. XPAC is a lightweight, high-performance fabric inspired by technical racing sailcloth. This is a composite fabric made...

Disruptive Pattern Cordura

January 04, 2023Vicken Donikian

Our 10 Year Load Cell features a custom Disruptive Pattern Cordura inspired by late 1980s Swedish M90 camo. We translated M90's overlapping geometric shapes into a Dazzle Camo-style variable density line...

How To Re-Wax Your Waxed Canvas Bag

October 17, 2022Vicken Donikian

Waxed canvas is a traditional army pack material, but its origins date back to the 15th century sailing industry. We use a rugged, densely woven cotton duck canvas that is...

Forest XPAC

August 24, 2022Vicken Donikian

Forest XPAC––a core color in one of our signature fabrics. Available throughout our collection on backpacks, travel bags, bike bags, and accessories. XPAC is a lightweight, high-performance fabric inspired by...

Fabric Study: UVX40 XPAC

August 18, 2022Vicken Donikian

We love experimenting with new fabrics and applications––check out these recent versions of our Seat Bag ALL MOUNTAIN and Pilot Bar Bag in Dimension-Polyant UVX40 XPAC. UVX40 is an incredibly tough,...

Durability Is Sustainability

March 12, 2021Eric Fischer

To quote German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, “No design is possible until the materials with which you design are completely understood." Mies is advocating that design should be informed by the...