OutdoorINK Fabric Specifications and Details

1.0 oz/yd 2 Dyneeema® Composite Fabric (formerly Cuben Fiber). DCF is a patented, ultra-lightweight fabric made of flexible non-woven composite laminates which are reinforced with Dyneema ® fibers.

The 1.0 oz/yd 2 variant of DCF has twice the Dyneema fiber content and a thicker mylar layer compared to the 0.8 oz/yd 2. This makes it both stronger in tensile/tear strength and more abrasion/puncture resistant.

Great for stronger, more robust tarps/tents/shelters walls and floors, reinforcement areas, rain gear, and medium duty stuff sacks.

1.43 oz/yd 2 Dyneeema® Composite Fabric (formerly Cuben Fiber). DCF is a patented, ultra-lightweight fabric made of flexible non-woven composite laminates which are reinforced with Dyneema ® fibers.

The 1.43 oz/yd 2 variant of DCF has a much higher Dyneema® fiber content along witha thicker mylar layer compared to the 0.8 oz/yd 2 variant. This makes it significantly stronger in tensile/tear strength, more abrasion/puncture resistant, and the lightest DCF fabric recommended for ultralight backpacks, food/bear bags, etc.

Also great for ultralight yet robust rain gear, highly durable tarps/tents/shelter walls or floors, reinforcement areas, and any type of stuff sack or packing pod.

2.92 oz/yd 2 Dyneeema® Composite Fabric (formerly Cuben Fiber). DCF is a patented, ultra-lightweight fabric made of flexible non-woven composite laminates which are reinforced with Dyneema®fibers.

The 2.92 oz/yd 2 variant of DCF is a 2-layer laminate material using   1.43 oz/yd 2   DCF for thinner layer and a 50D polyester plain-weave face fabric. The polyester face fabric adds strength and makes the material look more like a traditional woven fabric.

Highly durable fabric best used for ultralight yet super tough backpacks, bags, rain gear, pouches, packing pods, etc. 

5.0 oz/yd 2 Dyneeema® Composite Fabric (formerly Cuben Fiber). DCF is a patented, ultra-lightweight fabric made of flexible non-woven composite laminates which are reinforced with Dyneema®fibers.

The 5.0oz/yd 2 variant of DCF is a 2-layer laminate material using 2.15oz/yd 2 DCF for the inner layer and a 150D polyester plain-weave face fabric. The polyester face fabric adds strength and makes the material look more like a traditional woven fabric.

Highly durable fabric best used for ultralight yet super tough backpacks, bags, rain gear, pouches, packing pods, etc

MEMBRANE 15 is our ultralight 15 denier taffeta polyester. Similar to our MEMBRANE 10 nylon taffeta, MEMBRANE 15 combines breathability, wind/water resistance, and exceptional down-proofing with the softest hand feel on the market.

To make MEMBRANE 15, we start with a custom woven, high thread-count polyester base material. In addition to adding durability, this reduces moisture absorption compared to a nylon base. 

Combined with a DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coating, the result is significantly less weight gain and improved comfort (i.e. no clammy feeling) when the fabric is subjected to rain or highly humid environments. 

All this makes MEMBRANE 15 excel in a variety of applications including quilts, jackets, sleeping bags, garments, pillows, linings, and more. 

Our ultralight 15 denier ripstop polyester MEMBRANE 15, like other fabrics in the MEMBRANE line, combines breathability, wind/water resistance, and exceptional down-proofing with the softest hand feel on the market. 

To make MEMBRANE 15, we start with a custom woven, high thread-count polyester base material. Then, we add a micro grid ripstop for improved abrasion and tear resistance. 

Combined with a DWR, (Durable Water Repellent), coating, the result is a durable, ultralight fabric with significantly less weight gain and improved comfort, (i.e. no clammy feeling), when subjected to rain or highly humid conditions. 

All this makes MEMBRANE 15 ripstop excel in a variety of applications including quilts, jackets, sleeping bags, garments, linings, and more. 

MEMBRANE Silpoly is the ultralight version of our silpoly line of ultralight coated materials. At a finished weight of just 0.93 oz/yd ², it is the lightest waterproof polyester textile available. The material features the following: 

• Custom woven, high-thread count 15D polyester
• Plain-weave construction
• High-quality sil/PU coating on each side

MEMBRANE Silpoly is best for situations where you want the lightest possible waterproof fabric.

A premium material for all projects requiring an extremely lightweight, waterproof textile. Common applications include tarps, tents, ponchos, gear sacks, pack covers, etc.

Note: this fabric is the exact same on each side. If seam sealing, we recommend using a 100% Silicone sealant such as Sil-Net.

Typical applications for MONOLITE include ultralight hammocks, bugnetting, tent screens, stuff sacks, lightweight bags, or garment lining material.

Noseeum mesh is a lightweight, yet durable, micro-mesh netting used to provide superior insect protection in the outdoors.

Constructed with a tight weave and irregular pattern, Noseeum shields you from even the smallest of pests. Great for use in bugnets, tents, and lightweight gear sacks.

Breathable 1.1 oz ripstop polyester with DWR, (Durable Water Repellent), coating. Lightweight, but still fairly durable fabric. Specifically finished to have a softer hand feel. 

This fabric can be purchased in a down-proof calendered version, or an uncalendered, more breathable version. Great for projects such as top quilts, under quilts, sleeping bags, pillows, jackets, garment lining material, and lightweight stuff sacks/bags.

The 1.1 oz Silpoly used for OutdoorINK is the third generation of our market-first silicone double coated polyester ripstop.

In addition to excellent waterproof/windproof characteristics, Silpoly offers lower water absorption and increased UV resistance compared to Silnylon. Particularly useful in outdoor applications to minimize sag/stretch when wet and color fade over time. 

Great for projects such as tarps, tents, ponchos, gear sacks, pack covers, or any application where durable waterproof/windproof fabric is needed. 

HyperD ^TM is our custom developed line of lightweight diamond grid nylon. Designed for superior performance and feel, HyperD ^TM is incredibly strong, yet still very soft to the touch. 

At 1.6 oz, this fabric fills the void between 1.9 oz and 1.1 oz weights when you're looking for something lighter while retaining maximum strength/durability. 

The premium choice fabric for projects such as hammocks, stuff sacks, synthetic quilt/comforter shells, breathable/lightweight garments, or lightweight bags. 

Breathable, uncalendered 1.6 oz polyester ripstop with a DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish. Natural UV resistance (i.e. resists color fading), low bias stretch under load, and quick drying qualities of polyester. 

This fabric is specifically finished to give the softest possible hand feel for polyester. A high-thread count also increases strength and makes hemming easier when sewing. 

Typical applications include hammocks, synthetic pillows, flags, stuff sacks, lightweight bags, and lining material. 

1.6 oz silicone coated polyester ripstop (aka silpoly). This fabric is coated with a silicone/PU layer on each side and is waterproof/non-breathable. 

1.6 oz Silpoly offers higher strength, lower bias stretch, and better puncture/abrasion resistance than our lightweight 1.1 oz Silpoly and ultralight MEMBRANE Silpoly. Best used when you prefer a more robust material over the absolute lightest weight. 

Same silpoly benefits of lower water absorption and increased UV resistance compared to Silnylon. Great for projects such as tarps, tents, ponchos, gear sacks, packs covers, or any application where a robust waterproof/windproof fabric is needed.  

At a finished weight of 1.9 oz/yd ², this 1.9 oz polyester is a highly breathable synthetic with a great hand feel. These characteristics make it perfect for applications like hammocks, bags, synthetic quilts and other clothing/insulated accessories. 

OutdoorINK 1.9 oz Silpoly is the third generation of our market first silicone double coated polyester ripstop.

In addition to excellent waterproof/windproof characteristics, Silpoly offers lower water absorption and increased UV resistance compared to Silnylon. Particularly useful in outdoor applications to minimize sag/stretch when wet, and color fade over time. 

Great for projects such as tarps, tents, ponchos, gear sacks, pack covers, or any applications where durable waterproof/windproof fabric is needed. 

PU coated 1.9 oz (70D) ripstop polyester. 

Polyester base yarn and mini ripstop grid allows for less stretch and water absorption, as well as increased UV Resistance compared to nylon. 

Great for projects such as tarps, covers, ponchos, tents, or any application requiring a midweight, relatively durable waterproof fabric. 

The result of over a year of development, testing and pushing limits, Ventek is our custom designed, high-performance Waterproof/Breathable (WPB).

WPB fabric is exactly what the name implies - both waterproof AND breathable. To achieve this, WPB fabric uses a specifically formulated laminate film that is highly resistant to water droplet penetration, (i.e. rain), while also allowing moisture vapor, (i.e. sweat), to pass through and escape. 

3.3 oz Ventek 30 is a 3-layer WPB fabric designed to balance weight and durability while maintaining performance, (waterproofness and breathability), that rivals big names like Gore-Tex and eVent. 

Great for a wide range of applications such as jackets, over mittens, gaters, pants, ponchos, bivy shells, and more. 

At a finished weight of 3.4 oz/yd ², we designed this pocket mesh to be one of the lightest on the market, yet still fairly durable. 

100% polyester knit with some give in both directions, but not a ton as there is no elastic/lycra content. 

Perfect for ultralight backpack pockets, apparel pockets, gear bags, or any application requiring a lightweight, semi-rigid, breathable mesh. 

HyperD 300 ^TM is our custom 300 denier diamond weave polyester. If you want high-durability and excellent waterproofing, this is the fabric. 

While many higher-denier coated fabrics are very stiff, HyperD 300 ^TM is specifically made to have a softer hand and increased packability. A premium choice textile for backpacks, heavy-duty tarps, gear bags, and tent floors. 

X-Pac VX07 is a heavy-weather spinnaker sailcloth made specifically for high tear strength and abrasion resistance while minimizing overall weight. Now using a plain-weave polyester face for seamless integration into our digital print ecosystem. 

VX07 is a laminate fabric comprised of the following layers:

1. C6 DWR 70D polyester face
2. Black polyester X-Ply at 22 degrees
3. 0.25 mil PET film 
4. 50D Poly Taffeta backing for abrasion resistance

Highly durable fabric best used for lightweight yet super tough backpacks, bags, rain gear, pouches, packing pods, etc. 

X-Pac V15 is a custom laminate variant from Dimension-Polyant, specifically designed for maximum performance, lighter weight, and seamless integration with our printing process. Crafted to be the same weight as the ultralight VX07, but twice as resistant to abrasion. This variant leaves out the black X-Ply grid to save weight and prevent premature acute abrasion from the protruding ripstop. 

V15 is a laminate fabric comprised of the following layers:

1. C6 DWR 150D Polyester face
2. 0.25 mil PET film
3. 50D Poly Taffeta backing for abrasion resistance

X-Pac VX15 is a custom laminate fabric from dimension-Polyant, specifically designed for maximum performance, lighter weight, and seamless integration with our digital printing process. 

A solid middle ground with double the abrasion resistance of VX07, but less weight than VX21. 

Highly durable fabric bet used for lightweight, yet super tough backpacks, bags, rain gear, pouches, packing pods, etc. 

VX15 is a laminate fabric comprised of the following layers:

1. 150D Polyester face
2. Black polyester X-Ply reinforcement threads at 22 degrees
3. 0.25 mil PET film
4. 50D Poly Taffeta backing for abrasion resistance

X-Pac V21 RS is a custom laminate variant from Dimension-Polyant, specifically designed for maximum performance, lighter weight, and seamless integration with our printing process.This variant leaves out the black X-Ply grid to save weight and prevent premature acute abrasion from the protruding ripstop. 

V15 is a laminate fabric comprised of the following layers:

1. C6 DWR 210D Ripstop Polyester face
2. 0.25 mil PET film
3. 50D Poly Taffeta backing for abrasion resistance

ECOPAK ™  from Challenge Sailcloth is the world's first   100% recycled  laminated pack fabric - designed from the ground up to meet or exceed the technical properties of traditional laminated nylon while also being   good for the environment. 

The ECOPAK ™  line starts with a 100% recycled   REPREVE  polyester face, then adds a proprietary 100% recycled film to make everything waterproof. An environmentally friendly, PFC-free C0 DWR also provides water resistance to the face fabric. 

There are a lot of reasons to choose ECOPAK ™, but here's a short list of the most important ones:

• 100% recycled construction  - everything from the face, to the film, backing, and cross-ply reinforcement
• Solvent and VOC-free adhesive  - unlike many laminates, ECOPAK     ™  uses an adhesive glue designed without these harmful chemicals and compounds
• PFC-free DWR  - an environmentally friendly Durable Water Repellant that's non-toxic to humans and doesn't persist in the environment over time

All of this recycled ingenuity means that the ECOPAK ™  line uses over 20 plastic bottles and reduces CO2 emissions by over 1 lb with each linear yard. After you're done with it, even the fabric itself can be recycled.

In short, ECOPAK ™  is easily the most environmentally friendly pack fabric in the world. The choice is yours.

EPX200 is a laminate fabric comprised of the following layers:

- 200D 100% Recycled Polyester Face

- 45° Blue CrossPly

- 70D ripstop backing

This fabric may be used for apparel that offers either a relaxed or snug fit, and it is a popular choice for tight-fitting compression tops for athletic, military and work wear apparel. Great option for ultralight backpack pockets and hiking accessories like gaiters, sweat bands etc.

These attributes make this stretch fabric a common choice in applications including active uniform shirts, football and baseball workout gear, undergarments, swimwear, and rash-guards for surfing and other watersports. 

600D AIRWAVE™ is one of the toughest and thickest materials that we carry.

Suitable for a variety of heavy-duty applications such as outdoor gear, luggage, military gear, upholstery, and sport/duffel bags.

Typical applications include backpacks, briefcases, wallets, chairs, elevated pet beds, horse blankets, and a variety of custom cases and covers.

600D polyester twill in a breathable finish with DWR for shedding light moisture or water.

This fabric may be used for apparel that offers either a relaxed or snug fit, and it is a popular choice for tight-fitting compression tops for athletic, military and work wear apparel. Great option for durable backpack pockets and hiking accessories like gaiters, sweat bands etc.

These attributes make this stretch fabric a common choice in applications including active uniform shirts, football and baseball workout gear, undergarments, swimwear, and rash-guards for surfing and other watersports. 

1000D AIRWAVE™ is one of the toughest and thickest materials that we carry.

Suitable for a variety of heavy-duty applications such as outdoor gear, luggage, military gear, upholstery, and sport/duffel bags.

Typical applications include backpacks, briefcases, wallets, chairs, elevated pet beds, horse blankets, and a variety of custom cases and covers.