tomtoc x X-Pac: How This Material Partnership Shapes Our Bags

Great bags start with great materials. That's the thinking behind tomtoc's ongoing collaboration with X-Pac, a fabric known across the outdoor and gear industry for combining lightweight construction with genuine durability. Here's a closer look at why this partnership matters and what it means for the bags you carry.

Our Mission

From the beginning, tomtoc has been built around one goal: creating functional, high-quality bags and cases for laptops, tablets, and the everyday tech people can't afford to damage. Our founder's vision was straightforward — technology users should be able to move through both city streets and unpredictable outdoor conditions without worrying about what's happening inside their bag.

Why X-Pac Fabric

X-Pac isn't just another synthetic material. It's a laminated fabric built in layers — typically combining a face fabric, a reinforcing scrim, and a waterproof film — which is why it shows up in premium outdoor gear where weight and weather resistance both matter. For tomtoc, partnering with X-Pac means we can build bags that are lightweight enough for daily carry but tough enough to handle rain, abrasion, and the general wear of urban life without adding bulk.

Style Without Sacrificing Protection

One of the things we value most about this partnership is that X-Pac doesn't force a trade-off between protection and appearance. The material has a clean, technical look that fits both business and outdoor settings, which is part of why we've focused on integrating it into bags with 20 liters of capacity or more — the size range where daily commuters and frequent travelers need the most from their gear.

Customization With tomtoc x U

X-Pac has also opened up new possibilities for our tomtoc x U customization service, which lets customers personalize their bags to fit their own style. Bringing X-Pac into that lineup means customers don't have to choose between a bag that looks like them and a bag that can actually take a beating.

Looking Ahead

This partnership is part of a bigger pattern at tomtoc: we keep looking for materials and manufacturing partners that let us push bag design forward, rather than settling for "good enough" fabric choices. As we continue working with X-Pac, expect to see the material show up in more of our commuter and travel-focused collections. Want to feel the difference X-Pac makes?

Check out tomtoc's X-Pac collection to find a bag built for both the city and the trail here.