Lightweight and quick-drying X-Pac® canopy

There were windy days on the ridgeline and afternoons when it suddenly turned to rain.

I wanted a canopy that would maintain its shape in those conditions and dry quickly even if it got wet.

The answer was to hire X-Pac®.

Waterproof and lightweight
High-performance materials

It's common to get caught in sudden rain in the mountains, so I wanted the hood of my rainwear to be waterproof .

After comparing materials that were lightweight, durable, and waterproof, we ultimately chose X-Pac® .

This high-performance fabric was developed by Dimension-Polyant, an American company, for use in yacht sails. It has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio and waterproof performance, and is both lightweight and durable .

The beautiful bias pattern of the black polyester X-PLY blends seamlessly into the minimalist design of the UL Merino X Cap, adding a subtle presence.

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Unique structure that maintains its shape without using a core material

Lightweightness is an important factor, so we have adopted a unique structure that does not use the core material used in ordinary caps, but instead bonds the top and bottom fabrics together with resin .

This means that it does not retain water even when wet in the rain, dries quickly, and does not lose its shape even when blown by the wind. The structure is realized, achieving both moderate tension and flexibility.

This visor was completed through repeated trial and error in collaboration with a hat manufacturer to ensure consistent quality during mass production, and is robust enough to be used safely even in strong winds or on long mountain hikes .

*This product has not been tested for waterproofing; this is a characteristic of the X-Pac® material.

Peace of mind knowing the shape will stay intact even in bad weather

The visors performed well even in tough conditions, such as when hiking the Northern Alps or in strong winds on ridgelines.

In a situation where the maximum instantaneous wind speed was 13 m/s, We have confirmed that it is resistant to being blown away by strong winds and is flexible enough to maintain its shape while deflecting the wind .

This is not a hard cap with a core like a typical cap, but a flexible design that allows wind to escape by bending. That's why we can do it.

Even if it gets wet from prolonged rain or sweat, it does not retain water, is not heavy, and dries quickly .

This canopy allows you to walk safely in any weather.