Putnam, Connecticut — November 17, 2021 — Dimension-Polyant is the world’s largest canvas producer and manufacturer, producing X-Pac® lightweight, durable and 100% waterproof laminate for backpacks and bags Materials, the new RX series of sustainable fabrics are introduced, certified for climate neutral from cradle to gate, and with the company's cleenTEC® seals.

Ready to deal with outdoor elements, X-Pac® RX 3-layer laminate is made of 100% post-consumer polyester fabric and X-PLY® reinforcement. Recycled polyester fiber is made from waste PET bottles from the United States. Like all X-Pac® materials, RX laminates are manufactured at Dimension-Polyant’s Putnam plant in CT, which is 100% climate neutral.

"When making our sustainable RX fabric collection, every detail was carefully thought out," said Taylor North, Dimension-Polyant technical fabric director. "It is vital that our RX recycled materials come from domestically sourced recycled PET to align with the domestic manufacturing of our climate-neutral facility to help minimize our environmental impact. We are proud to provide us with Our RX fabric series has received a climate neutral certificate from the cradle to the door. We believe this is the first and only climate neutral laminate used for packaging."

X-Pac® RX three-layer laminate adopts its unique X-PLY® fiber-reinforced technology and an innovative three-layer structure, which is strong, flexible and 100% waterproof. The lighter weight polyester film backing provides a stylish technical appearance.

The RX fabric series is designed for long-term use, including:

Since the beginning of 2021, Dimension-Polyant's production facilities in Putnam, Connecticut and Kempen, Germany have been 100% climate neutral. Carbon emissions have been recorded in the DIN ISO 50001 framework and have been significantly reduced through the use of green electricity, green gas and other measures. Our climate compensation program in cooperation with our climate partners and their plastic-free ocean climate protection projects is reducing all remaining emissions.

Dimension-Polyant helps keep products away from landfills by producing the highest quality and durable materials, thereby minimizing the impact on the environment. To help consumers identify its environmentally friendly materials, Dimension-Polyant has developed its cleenTEC® seals. Materials with cleenTEC® seals guarantee climate neutrality and include recycled or bio-based components.

"We are very excited about our new RX series because the feedback from our brand partners is very positive," North said. "The RX fabric series is the first of many environmentally friendly packaging materials that we further develop sustainable and durable material solutions to help brands create the best packaging possible."