January 15, 2025
Dimension-Polyant Launches New X-Pac® Tactical Manta Fabrics at
SHOT Week Supplier Showcase
Where lightweight meets durability and innovation meets reliability
Putnam, CT: January 15, 2025 –Continuously innovating to advance technical performance in fabric development, Dimension-Polyant proudly presents its latest breakthrough – new X-Pac® Tactical Manta fabrics – to leading brands in the tactical and shooting sports industry at the Supplier Showcase in booth 51441, January 20-21, 2025, during SHOT Show week in Las Vegas.
Manta fabrics are a pioneering advancement in tactical textiles that redefine the benchmarks for weight, strength and durability. Engineered with a structural core, Manta fabrics deliver exceptional strength, stability, and laser-cut precision. Ideal for demanding applications like structural packs, plate carriers, and MOLLE panels.
Manta fabrics are available in two innovative constructions – Dimension-Polyant’s exclusive Tyra Core Technology® spread filament core, and woven Ultra Core technology utilizing Ultra-PE fibers.
Tyra Core Technology® is the pinnacle of spread filament fiber efficiency, delivering exceptionally lightweight, incredibly strong laminates. Tyra Technology® expertly aligns and orients each filament, maximizing their contribution to load carrying, tear resistance, and puncture toughness. The result cuts out excess weight and increases performance, boosting tear and tensile strength over conventional materials.
Ultra Core fabrics utilize a mid-layer of woven Ultra-PE fibers. Using a woven mid-layer provides a softer hand feel than its Tyra Core counterparts while also being lighter weight. Additionally, the Ultra Core fabrics are Berry compliant.
The face and backing materials of the Manta fabrics are made of 100% durable nylon and are available in a range of tactical color and patterns. All Manta fabrics are made in Putnam CT, USA, with a line of Berry Compliant options showcasing Dimension-Polyant’s commitment to US-based sourcing and production.
“Our new Manta fabrics have caught the attention of armed forces around the world along with many leading tactical brands,” said Taylor North, Dimension-Polyant Global Head of Technical Fabrics. “We are deeply committed to creating and providing reliable materials that empower operators in their mission-critical operations. We look forward to introducing our latest X-Pac® Tactical innovations and also our new X-Pac® Tactical Sales Manager, James Lang, at the SHOT Week Supplier Showcase next week.”
Dimension-Polyant will also present the following X-Pac® Tactical fabrics during the show:
- WX21 – USA-sourced 200d nylon face fabric with an added polyester wrap insert for enhanced low-stretch and rip-stop properties. Ideal for lightweight packs, gear pouches, rucksacks, and every day carry applications. Available in black.
- X33 MULTICAM – Tightly woven 330d traditional Multicam® Nylon face-fabric with black post-consumer recycled polyester X-PLY® reinforcement and shiny polyester film backing for a highly abrasion-resistant, tear-resistant, waterproof material.
- X50 TACTICAL – The workhorse of the X-Pac® Tactical line-up. X50 Tactical utilizes a rugged 500d CORDURA® face fabric with a 400d aramid X-PLY® which is lighter weight, stronger, than a traditional polyester X-PLY® reinforcement. The result is a highly abrasion-resistant, tear-resistant, waterproof material. Available in black, stealth grey, coyote brown, ranger green, khaki, and woodland camouflage.
- X50 MULTICAM – Rugged X50 features a 500d CORDURA® face fabric in a traditional Multicam® pattern for a highly abrasion-resistant, tear-resistant, waterproof material. Available in Multicam Black, Multicam Alpine, and Multicam Tropic.
For more information on X-Pac® Tactical – the ultimate tactical pack fabric – please visit: www.x-pactactical.com.
Trust only X-Pac®
About Dimension-Polyant
Dimension-Polyant is the world’s largest sailcloth producer with decades of experience in highly technical sailing fabrics. Founded in 1966, Dimension-Polyant has consistently set the standard with their high-quality products and precision workmanship. The company is known for reliable customer care, world-class innovation, and conscious efforts to make products that have as little of an impact on the environment as possible. Its production facilities are in Putnam, CT USA and Kempen, Germany. As of 2021, the company is climate neutral. https://www.dimension-polyant.com. Dimension-Polyant is owned by Sioen Industries, Belgium (https://sioen.com/en).
About X-Pac® Tactical
Born from X-Pac® legacy on the world’s most challenging peaks and longest trails, X-Pac® Tactical Fabrics, are lightweight, durable, incredibly strong and 100% waterproof. At the forefront of innovation, these fabrics offer peak performance in the harshest environments. Leveraging a proprietary lamination technology, X-Pac® Tactical Fabrics combine trusted face fabrics and strategic fiber reinforcement; specifically designed for the demanding missions. This unique construction elevates equipment’s functionality and longevity. TRUST ONLY X-PAC® www.x-pactactical.com.