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The History of PU Coatings

The History of PU Coatings

How polyurethane coatings evolved from industrial chemistry into the backbone of modern outdoor gear.

The History of PU Coatings

How polyurethane coatings evolved from industrial chemistry into the backbone of modern outdoor gear.

Performance Testing In The Rainy Backcountry Of The Kenai Peninsula

Performance Testing In The Rainy Backcountry Of...

In the rainy backcountry of the Kenai Peninsula, we tested a backpack made with ReCirX²-coated fabric for hydrostatic resistance, abrasion resistance, and coating durability. 

Performance Testing In The Rainy Backcountry Of...

In the rainy backcountry of the Kenai Peninsula, we tested a backpack made with ReCirX²-coated fabric for hydrostatic resistance, abrasion resistance, and coating durability. 

Circularity in the Textile Industry

Circularity in the Textile Industry

Explore what circularity means for the textile industry, and how our waterborne coatings are helping build a more sustainable, closed-loop future.

Circularity in the Textile Industry

Explore what circularity means for the textile industry, and how our waterborne coatings are helping build a more sustainable, closed-loop future.

Our Wins and Lessons From An Expedition To The Top of Denali

Our Wins and Lessons From An Expedition To The ...

PolyCore athletes Leif Bergstrom and Nikki Champion put Eco-Shield to the test during a 17-day climb of Denali (20,310ft), the tallest peak in North America. 

Our Wins and Lessons From An Expedition To The ...

PolyCore athletes Leif Bergstrom and Nikki Champion put Eco-Shield to the test during a 17-day climb of Denali (20,310ft), the tallest peak in North America. 

Not-So-Sexy Solvents

Not-So-Sexy Solvents

Uncovering the Hidden Price of Solvents in the Supply Chain.

Not-So-Sexy Solvents

Uncovering the Hidden Price of Solvents in the Supply Chain.

A Guide to High-Performance Backpack Materials

A Guide to High-Performance Backpack Materials

The Best (and Worst) Fabrics for Durability, Performance, and Sustainability.

A Guide to High-Performance Backpack Materials

The Best (and Worst) Fabrics for Durability, Performance, and Sustainability.