Dyneema® fabric: woven by science and proven in nature
To make the most of the great outdoors, adventurers need lightweight gear that never lets them down. That’s why leading global designers harness Dyneema®’s exceptional strength-to-weight ratio to create ultra-light outdoor gear with the best equipment specs on the market.
Spotted in the wild: Outdoor gear made with Dyneema® fabrics
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Tents, backpacks and bags with unrivaled strength
When it comes to strength and tear resistance, Dyneema® is way ahead of the pack. In fact, we can deliver the exact tear and tensile strength that outdoor gear requires by altering the density of fibers in our Dyneema® Composite Fabrics. In addition, fabrics with Dyneema® have high tear strength and are used in highly durable backpacks. If you’re looking for a product that can handle the rough and tumble of the great outdoors, look for Dyneema® inside.
Lightening the load of adventure
Tents, backpacks and bags made with Dyneema® aren’t just stronger; they're a whole lot lighter, too. For tents, this means achieving weight savings of up to 50% compared to nylon fabric. A lightweight tent makes all the difference on expeditions where every pound counts. For bags and backpacks, our strong focus on creating ultra-light fabrics allows adventurers to move faster and more comfortably. And because of the lightweight strength of Dyneema®, bags and backpacks are far more stable and easier to carry.
Reliable, durable performance – whatever the weather
As any seasoned climber or hiker knows, you need to be prepared for anything Mother Nature throws your way – and this is where Dyneema® really makes an impact. Tents, backpacks and bags made with Dyneema® Composite Fabric are completely waterproof and, unlike those made with nylons or silnylons, don’t stretch or sag in wet weather.
Sustainable adventures with waterproof tents, backpacks and bags
Hiking is all about cherishing and respecting the planet that sustains us all – and that same ethos inspires our sustainable approach to manufacturing Dyneema®.
For starters, all Dyneema® Composite Fabrics are made using 100% bio-based Dyneema® fiber, which carries a 90% lower carbon footprint than generic HMPE fiber. Then there’s the energy used in our manufacturing processes – 100% of which comes from renewable sources.
Unzipping a tent made with Dyneema®-based fabric
The ultimate tents are made with Dyneema® Composite Fabric. Lighter and stronger than other materials, they are rainproof and resist sagging even during wet weather.
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Water resistant & low stretch – Completely waterproof with no stretching or sagging when wet
Tear strength – Outperforms the strongest nylon on all resilience tests
Lightweight – Allows adventurers to carry more gear
Dyneema® out there
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Hyperlite Mountain Gear relies almost exclusively on Dyneema® Composite Fabrics to produce its award-winning range of functional packs, shelters, and accessories. Thanks to the relentless attention to detail of CEO Mike St. Pierre, the company is continuing to push the boundaries of what Dyneema® can do in ultralight gear.
ZPacks
Joe Valekso, CEO of ZPacks, has used Dyneema® Composite Fabrics to create a wide range of shelters, building one of the most renowned brands in the ultra-light backpacking world in the process. Through relentless testing of his company’s products, he continues to set new standards in the field of high-performance outdoor gear.
Durston Gear
Dan Durston, CEO of Durston Gear, built one of the first tents from Dyneema® Composite Fabric almost 15 years ago – before most other companies knew the material existed. He’s continued to design lightweight tents from the heart of the Canadian Rockies, always looking for ways to make equipment simpler, lighter, and more functional.
CIMORO
Alasdair Leighton-Crawford, founder of CIMORO, is a keen user of Dyneema® Composite Fabrics in his high-performance sportswear apparel and accessories – their ultralight strength, futuristic texture and space-age aesthetic aligns perfectly with his company’s brand. Looking ahead, he’s even hoping to use Dyneema® in wearable computers!
Dyneema® Composite Fabric: Key milestones
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Discover bio-based Dyneema® fiberHow we create and test Dyneema® fabrics
Dyneema® fiber is a form of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) which has been molecularly engineered to make it the world’s strongest fiber™.
Dyneema® Composite Fabric is created using layers of Dyneema® fibers specially tailored to deliver the required strength, stretch, weight and minimum thickness.
To be sure that outdoor gear made with Dyneema® performs to the highest standards, we use our state-of-the-art capabilities to test our fabrics according to the demands of their end-use application.
With technical centers in Singapore, the Netherlands, and the USA, we (and our customers) can count on cutting-edge testing capabilities including:
Suppliers and partners of lightweight tents, backpacks and bags
By working closely with our trusted team of manufacturing partners, we ensure that all lightweight apparel, including tents, backpacks and bags made with Dyneema® deliver the highest levels of protection, comfort, and durability. The result? Enhanced safety, performance, and enjoyment during life’s great adventures.
Where to buy
Tents, packs, and bags made with Dyneema® fabrics are available from our trusted partners across the globe.
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Design with Dyneema®
If you’re on a quest to design the perfect outdoor gear, why not get in touch with our specialists? The Dyneema® team is ready to help you scale any challenge, supporting you in developing tents, packs, and bags that go the extra mile.
As well as offering the world’s strongest fiber™ and the outstanding and versatile performance of Dyneema® Composite Fabric, we have a network of technical centers that spans three continents and teams of experts who keep working to push the boundaries of material science. So, how about a shared adventure?
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