Cordura is the registered name of a high-performance Nylon-6,6 product manufactured by Invista, It is used in a wide range of products from luggage and backpacks to boots, military apparel (such as tactical blade sheaths and ammunition pouches), and performance apparel.
It is designed to be long lasting and resistant to abrasions, tears and scuffs.
As a brand name, Cordura reaches back to 1929 as a development of Rayon. The product was further developed during World War II and used by the military in tires. From 1966 when new formulations of nylon proved superior, the Cordura brand was transferred to the nylon product instead. Cordura has continued to be developed as a brand by Invista with new products applied to an increasing range of items such as:
motorcycle clothing
luggage
sporting and recreational equipment
Men's Cordura Bulletproof Style Vests. Offers the same quality as the standard bullet proof style model, adding the functionality and quality that only Hillside USA can offer. Hand-crafted with durable USA Denier Cordura 1000. Large panel back easy to add patches or custom embroidery. Adjustable cordura straps at shoulders for length, waist/chest for varying waist and chest dimensions. Men's Cordura Tactical Style Vests. Making it a perfect for wearing alone or over your jacket. Polytwill lined with two internal snapped pockets. A lightweight alternative for summer riding.
When put to the test, CORDURA resists tears and abrasions like no other fabric of its kind.
Ounce for ounce, CORDURA is more durable than other fabrics.
CORDURA is:
* 10x more durable than cotton duck * 3X more durable than standard polyester * 2x more durable than standard nylon
