Fabrics
As all bags are made to order, you can pick the fabric on just about anything. I carry a variety of fabrics in many colours, so you can be as adventurous as you like or keep it toned down with some subtle earth tones. What will it be? If you’d like to see specific fabrics in person, feel free to contact me for samples or drop by if you’re in the Leipzig area.
This list isn’t exhaustive list of the fabrics, if you have a particular vision that can’t be realised with the fabrics listed below, get in touch. Some stocking fees may apply.
X-Pac RX30
My most used fabric is popular not only because of its excellent technical properties but also due to the wide range of colours. It is the successor to VX21 and is made from post-consumer recycled polyester. It is slightly heavier, but this results in a significant improvement in abrasion resistance. It is a laminate of a DWR-coated nylon facing, with the signature reinforcement grid for strength and bias stability, and a completely waterproof film. This fabric strikes a balance in waterproofness, durability, and weight. And it comes in some fantastic colours too.
X-Pac VX21
VX21 is a laminate of a DWR-coated nylon facing, featuring the signature reinforcement grid for strength and bias stability, along with a completely waterproof film. Its lightweight nature and reasonable abrasion resistance make this a great fabric for bag making.
X-Pac X11
The same high-performance laminate as RX30, but with a more classic-looking organic cotton-duck face. Making it heavier but with a very nice texture. The cotton duck face ages like a fine wine, offers good durability, and the muted tones make it perfect for a forward-thinking yet traditional-looking bag.
X-Pac X50
An X-Pac laminate with a 500 denier Cordura face. This is expedition-grade material, meaning it’s not lightweight but can withstand all the abuse you can throw at it.
EcoPak ULTRA 200 X
Challenge Sailcloth’s ULTRA 200 X is the new kid on the block in ultralight fabrics. Made of UHMWPE fibres, also known as Dyneema, which can’t be called Dyneema due to trademark reasons. It’s lighter, more waterproof, and more abrasion-resistant than anything that comes close to its weight. If these technical properties aren’t enough, it also boasts the most luxurious texture imaginable, a real eye-catcher! There is, of course, a small catch: it’s an expensive fabric that’s labour-intensive to cut, so it carries a surcharge.
Waxed canvas
Waxing canvas is a tried-and-true method for creating a tough, waterproof fabric. They are not as lightweight as the technical fabrics I carry, and they require some care to stay at their best . But on the flip side they offer a unique, luxurious appearance, and when properly cared for, they provide excellent waterproofing.
The availability of colours changes, I currently have: black, grey, brown, navy, olive, and cream.
Cordura
Cordura is an exceptionally abrasion-resistant fabric. This PU-coated version is waterproof and particularly good if you want a less technical look than my other fabrics. This list of colours isn’t exhaustive. If you have something specific in mind, get in touch.