2023 Outdoor Fabric Guide
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Components Weight Tear Strength Waterproof Abrasion Width
ASTM D2261 psi / bar ASTM 3884
EPLX | BLUE OCEAN: 100% recycled polyester components, C0 DWR (no fluorocarbons),
waterproof 0.5 mil RUV matte film backing, recyclable after use. Challenge’s proprietary
RUV matte film is more abrasion resistant, wrinkles less, and is 97% UV resistant.
EPLX200 Good choice for a waterproof liner; for small/light packs, add reinforcement for bar-tacks and daisy chain webbing.
C0 DWR, 200d face, 4.3 oz/yd2 Warp: 21.2 lb 200+ 500 56 in
45° Blue CrossPly, 0.5 mil matte film 145.8 gsm Fill: 17.2 lb 13.8+ cycles 142 cm
EPLX200RS Lightweight performance of 200d, plus Ripstop to improve tear strength.
C0 DWR, 200d Ripstop face, 4.8 oz/yd2 Warp: 22.8 lb 200+ 300 56 in
45° Blue CrossPly, 0.5 mil matte film 164 gsm Fill: 19.7 lb 13.8+ cycles 142 cm
EPLX400 With much better abrasion resistance than 420d nylon, well suited for bags with or without a liner.
C0 DWR, 400d face, 6.9 oz/yd2 Warp: 34.4 lb 200+ 3,000 56 in
45° Blue CrossPly, 0.5 mil matte film 235 gsm Fill: 26.7 lb 13.8+ cycles 142 cm
EPLX450RS For a more technical look, the 450d has a 3 mm (1/8") ripstop grid. Very good stitch-holding and durability.
C0 DWR, 450d Ripstop face, 7.6 oz/yd2 Warp: 36.7 lb 200+ 1,500 56 in
45° Blue CrossPly, 0.5 mil matte film 257.6 gsm Fill: 28.3 lb 13.8+ cycles 142 cm
EPLX600 RE/COR Now with 600d recycled CORDURA polyester face fabric, and improved tear strength and abrasion resistance.
C0 DWR, 600d face, 9.75 oz/yd2 Warp: 38.8 lb 200+ 3,000 56 in
45° Blue CrossPly, 0.5 mil matte film 332 gsm Fill: 41.1 lb 13.8+ cycles 142 cm
EPLX840 The look, feel, and durability of Ballistic nylon, in 100% recycled polyester.
C0 DWR, 840d Ballistic face, 9.85 oz/yd2 Warp: 51.3 lb 200+ 4,400 56 in
45° Blue CrossPly, 0.5 mil matte film 334 gsm Fill: 49.5 lb 13.8+ cycles 142 cm
EPLX1680 The ultimate in durability for bag bottoms and other areas of high abrasion.
C0 DWR, 1680d Ballistic face, 12.3 oz/yd2 Warp: 114.1 lb 200+ 10,200 56 in
45° Blue CrossPly, 0.5 mil matte film 416.9 gsm Fill: 107.3 lb 13.8+ cycles 142 cm
EPX | GREEN MOUNTAIN: 100% recycled polyester components, C0 DWR (no fluorocarbons),
70d Ripstop backing, recyclable after use. Compared to traditional pack fabric with 50d
plain weave backing, the 70d Ripstop has better stitch holding and superior tear strength.
EPX70RS For small packs/accessories or lining fabric; for more durable bottom, use heavier style.
C0 DWR, 70d Ripstop face, 5.05 oz/yd2 Warp: 17.8 lb 200+ 300 56 in
45° Blue CrossPly, 70d ripstop backing 171 gsm Fill: 14.1 lb 13.8+ cycles 142 cm
EPX200 Our most popular style -- All-around performance in 22 colors!
C0 DWR, 200d face, 5.9 oz/yd2 Warp: 26.7 lb 200+ 500 56 in
45° Blue CrossPly, 70d ripstop backing 200.1 gsm Fill: 24.8 lb 13.8+ cycles 142 cm
EPX400 Better abrasion resistance than 420d nylon for larger packs, duffels and bottoms of EPX200 packs as needed.
C0 DWR, 400d face, 8.95 oz/yd2 Warp: 37.8 lb 200+ 3,000 56 in
45° Blue CrossPly, 70d ripstop backing 304 gsm Fill: 33.8 lb 13.8+ cycles 142 cm
EPX600 A tight weave, textured yarn gives EPX600 a supple hand, and comparable durability and abrasion resistance of 500d Cordura.
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C0 DWR, 600d face, 9.97 oz/yd2 Warp: 42.6 lb 200+ 2,000 56 in
45° Blue CrossPly, 70d ripstop backing 338 gsm Fill: 39.7 lb 13.8+ cycles 142 cm
HYBRID: new and recycled components.
EPX 70HH Hybrid blend of 70d recycled polyester and nylon in Charcoal Heather with abrasion resistant coating.
Liquid Crystal Polymer, 70d face, 5.25 oz/yd2 Warp: 17.8 lb 200+ 1,000 56 in
45° Blue CrossPly, 70d ripstop backing 178 gsm Fill: 14.1 lb 13.8+ cycles 142 cm
EPX 240 Denim The look and feel of your favorite jeans, made specially for packs and bags in a waterproof and abrasion resistant construction!
240d recycled polyester/nylon face, 9.9 oz/yd2 Warp: 37.7 lb 200+ 3,000 56 in
45° Blue CrossPly, 70d ripstop backing 336 gsm Fill: 36.0 lb 13.8+ cycles 142 cm
EPX400HH Tightly woven blend of recycled polyester and nylon, with abrasion resistant coating.
Liquid Crystal Polymer, 400d face, 9.15 oz/yd2 Warp: 37.8 lb 200+ 15,000 56 in
45° Blue CrossPly, 70d ripstop backing 310 gsm Fill: 33.8 lb 13.8+ cycles 142 cm
EPLX600 MultiCam®
Official MultiCam pattern in polyester with same look, feel and durability as the 500d Cordura MultiCam.
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C6 DWR, 600d face, 45° Black CrossPly, 8.85 oz/yd2 Warp: 38.4 lb 200+ 2,000 56 in
0.5 mil RUV film backing 300 gsm Fill: 30.7 lb 13.8+ cycles 142 cm
ULTRA: Ultra fiber (non-branded Dyneema®) blended with polyester.
ULTRATNT DS Ultralight tent/tarp laminated fabric with Ultra Warp and CrossPly yarn reinforcement in Desert Sage Green.
0.25 mil film, Ultra Warp insert and 0.94 oz/yd2 does not tear 200+ 500 60 in
45° CrossPly, 0.25 mil film backing 32 gsm 13.8+ cycles 152 cm
ULTRATX50 Light, waterproof All-White polyester laminate especially for small bags/accessories; perfect for Dye-Sublimation printing!
50d ripstop face, 2.4 oz/yd2 does not tear 200+ 500 59 in
Ultra 45° CrossPly, 0.25 mil film backing 82 gsm 13.8+ cycles 150 cm
ULTRATX70 Similar to TX50, but with 70d Silver recycled ripstop, and Black Ultra CrossPly instead of white.
70d recycled ripstop face, 2.9 oz/yd2 does not tear 200+ 500 59 in
Ultra 45° CrossPly, 0.25 mil film backing 98 gsm 13.8+ cycles 150 cm
ULTRA100 Our lightest Ultra pack fabric with twice the tear strength and abrasion resistance of 500d/8oz CORDURA.
100d face, 2.92 oz/yd2 Warp: 69.4 lb 200+ 3,600 58 in
0.5 mil RUV film backing 99 gsm Fill: 89.6 lb 13.8+ cycles 147 cm
ULTRA200 At just 3.5oz, Ultra200 exceeds the technical properties of any similar weight fabric on Planet Earth!
200d face, 3.5 oz/yd2 Warp: 103.1 lb 200+ 4,400 58 in
0.5 mil RUV film backing 119 gsm Fill: 133.2 lb 13.8+ cycles 147 cm
ULTRA200TX The technical properties of Ultra200, plus a CrossPly yarn and ripstop backing for improved durability and stitch-holding.
200d Ultra/polyester face, 0.5 mil RUV film, 5.9 oz/yd2 Warp: 103.1 lb 200+ 4,400 58 in
Ultra 45° CrossPly, polyester ripstop backing 200 gsm Fill: 133.2 lb 13.8+ cycles 147 cm
ULTRA400 Great for Ultra200 pack bottoms, or in the whole pack for high-load applications like Hunting packs.
400d face, 4.85 oz/yd2 Warp: 114.5 lb 200+ 8,800 58 in
0.5 mil RUV film backing 165 gsm Fill: 117.6 lb 13.8+ cycles 147 cm
ULTRA400TX The technical properties of Ultra400, plus a CrossPly yarn and ripstop backing for improved durability and stitch-holding.
400d Ultra/polyester face, 0.5 mil RUV film, 7.2 oz/yd2 Warp: 148 lb 200+ 8,800 58 in
Ultra 45° CrossPly, polyester ripstop backing 244 gsm Fill: 162 lb 13.8+ cycles 147 cm
ULTRA800 The ultimate in strength and durability for large packs and duffels.
800d face, 8.5 oz/yd2 Warp: 250+ lb 200+ 16,000+ 58 in
0.5 mil RUV film backing 288 gsm Fill: 250+ lb 13.8+ cycles 147 cm
ULTRA800TX The technical properties of Ultra800, plus a CrossPly yarn and ripstop backing for improved durability and stitch-holding.
800d Ultra/polyester face, 0.5 mil RUV film, 10.85 oz/yd2 Warp: 250+ lb 200+ 16,000+ 58 in
Ultra 45° CrossPly, polyester ripstop backing 367 gsm Fill: 250+ lb 13.8+ cycles 147 cm
ULTRAGrid The world’s first recycled nylon grid fabric with double Ultra ripstop – and Bluesign approved!
C0 DWR, 210d recycled nylon, 3.9 oz/yd2 does not tear 2.13 1,100 59 in
double Ultra ripstop, 1500mm PU backing 132 gsm 1.47 cycles 150 cm
ULTRAStretch Challenge’s own 4-way stretch for strong, abrasion resistant pockets and pouches.
C0 DWR, Nylon 6.6 blended 5.5 oz/yd2 does not tear no 3,000 44 in
with Ultra and stretch fiber 186 gsm cycles 112 cm
