ECOPAK® EPX70 RS, Ripstop,, recycling-backpack-laminate, 171g/sqm

Lightweight version of the ECOPAK™ backpack laminate with lining laminated on the inside. To optimize weight, a ripstop polyester is used on the outside.

ECOPAK™ by Challenge Sailcloth is a sustainable backpack laminate made from 100% recycled polyester. Similar to sailcloth laminates, this fabric laminates an outer fabric together with a UV-stable, waterproof polyester film or ripstop polyester. The strong, blue CrossPly polyester fibers, which lie in a diamond shape between the layers, increase tear strength and prevent the material from stretching in all directions, thus increasing dimensional stability. In addition, the CrossPly fibers give ECOPAK™ its typical, technical look. In the EPLX styles, the smooth film is on the inside, while in the EPX styles a lining of 70den ripstop polyester has been laminated on. This lining additionally reinforces the fabric. At particularly stressed seams, it stabilizes the material. It also provides a light interior in backpacks and bags. The area of application 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 meter for meter, 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, and 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 fiber from edge to edge - this prevents waste during cutting

- The polyester outer fabric used is similarly abrasion resistant to fabric made from nylon, making it very durable

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

ECOPAK™ EPX70 RS combines a 70den lightweight ripstop recycled polyester with a 70den ripstop lining. In between, at a 45° angle, are the blue CrossPly fibers. EPX70 RS is a great choice for small, lightweight backpacks, accessories or lining. For bottom panels and high abrasion areas we recommend ECOPAK™ versions with a stronger outer fabric.