ECOPAK® EPLX200, recycling-backpack-laminate, 146g/sqm

ECOPAK™ by Challenge Sailcloth is a backpack laminate made from 100% recycled polyester. Similar to a sailcloth laminate, this fabric laminates an outer fabric together with a UV-stable, highly waterproof polyester film or ripstop polyester. The strong, blue CrossPly polyester fibres lying in a diamond shape between the layers increase the tear resistance and prevent the material from stretching in all directions. In addition, the CrossPly fibres give ECOPAK™ its typical, technical look. In the EPLX versions, the smooth film is on the inside; in the EPX styles, a lining of 70den ripstop polyester has been laminated on. This lining additionally reinforces the fabric, e.g. at particularly stressed seams, and ensures a light interior in backpacks and bags. The area of use is determined by the strength of the outer fabric and the associated abrasion and tear resistance.

In developing ECOPAK™, Challenge Sailcloth focused on sustainability in addition to performance:

- All components of the ECOPAK™ laminates are made from 100% recycled polyester. This means that metre for metre, over 20 plastic bottles are recycled and more than 450g of carbon dioxide is saved.

- The outer fabric is made from REPREVE® yarns collected in the ocean, all other components are made from used PET bottles

- Only FC-free C0 impregnations are used.

- No VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are used in the production of ECOPAK™, all adhesives are solvent-free

- Thanks to an innovative production process, energy-intensive drying processes during lamination are reduced

- ECOPAK™ lies very flat when cut and has a very uniform CrossPly fibre from edge to edge - this prevents waste when cutting to size

- The polyester outer fabric used is similarly abrasion resistant to fabric made of nylon and is therefore very durable

- Because ECOPAK™ is made from 100% polyester, it is recyclable

ECOPAK® EPLX200 combines a 200den recycled polyester with a matt, waterproof and UV-stable 0.5mm polyester film. Between them, visible from the inside, are the blue CrossPly fibres at a 45° angle. ECOPAK® EPLX200 is the cheapest and at the same time lightest ECOPAK® variant - with full performance and sustainability! It is a good choice for a waterproof liner. Or as an outer fabric in an ultralight backpack. Places with heavy punctual stress, such as shoulder strap attachments or daisy chains, should be backed with an additional layer of fabric to prevent tearing.