(picture: ORTLIEB Sportartikel GmbH) In September 2026, German bag manufacturer ORTLIEB introduced TIDURA, a new family of waterproof fabrics developed specifically for its bags. Made from polyester fabric coated with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), TIDURA is designed to combine waterproofness, durability and compatibility with welded seams. What makes it particularly interesting is how the material is…
How a rainy cycling trip in England led to waterproof panniers, a German manufacturing business and a new approach to developing technical fabrics. Hartmut Ortlieb was cycling through the English countryside when the rain began to fall. His clothes were soaked. So was his luggage. And, worst of all, the sleeping bag he would need…
Since 1982, ORTLIEB has developed waterproof bags with a focus on manufacturing expertise, replaceable components and repairability. Discover the story behind its German production and the new TIDURA fabric, woven in Belgium and coated in Heilsbronn.