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For more than 30 years, CORDURA® fabric has been recognized worldwide as the fabric of choice for manufacturers of high performance gear and apparel. With its well-established reputation for toughness and durability, CORDURA® fabrics continue to meet the ever-increasing challenges in both consumer and military end-uses including performance apparel, luggage, backpacks, boots, upholstery, and industrial workwear.
What is CORDURA® fabric?
CORDURA® fabric is what many of the most respected brands, retailers and militaries around the world use when they need to make a product that’s durable, versatile and reliable. Constructed using high tenacity fiber technologies, weight for weight, CORDURA® fabrics are exceptionally durable. But more importantly, they have to pass our own stringent test criteria before they can earn the CORDURA® brand name. CORDURA® fabrics are available in a wide variety of constructions, weights, and textures, including:
- CORDURA® Ballistic fabric provides durable performance for a variety of end uses, including packs, luggage, workwear and motorcycle apparel. Products made with CORDURA® Ballistic fabrics feature enhanced tear and abrasion resistance, and long-lasting durability. CORDURA® Ballistic fabric is constructed with qualifying INVISTA yarns which are woven in the classic 2x2 basket weave construction, dyed and finished in accordance with INVISTA's approved fabric standards for the CORDURA® brand. The physical demands placed on today's combat soldiers, tactical and law enforcement officers have never been greater. Or more varied. They call for a fabric that can take it. Learn more.
- With the aid of CORDURA® Baselayer fabric, they're able to take on the types of conditions and climates today's military and tactical officers face all around the world. CORDURA® Baselayer fabrics are constructed with qualifying INVISTA yarns which are knitted, dyed and finished in accordance with INVISTA's approved fabric standards for the CORDURA® brand and offer the durability of nylon & comfort of cotton. Strong yet lightweight, they have exceptional abrasion and moisture management, along with No Melt, No Drip thermal properties. CORDURA® Baselayer fabrics are now available with freshFX® fabric technology for lasting freshness. Learn more.
- CORDURA® Classic fabrics provide rugged durable performance for a variety of end uses, including packs, luggage, footwear and performance apparel. CORDURA® Classic fabrics are constructed with air jet textured yarns for enhanced tear and abrasion resistance and offer stylish durability and exceptional strength-to-weight ratio performance characteristics. Also available in select Solution-Dyed Nylon color portfolio for exceptional lot to lot color consistency and fade resistance vs. piece dyed alternatives. Learn more.
- CORDURA® HP fabrics provide best-in-class polyester performance for a variety of end uses, including packs, bags, luggage, footwear and accessories. CORDURA® HP fabrics offer exceptional value and an optimal print medium. Learn more.
- CORDURA® Lite fabrics provides light weight durable performance for a variety of end uses, including technical packs, day packs, luggage and footwear. CORDURA® Lite fabrics offer enhanced tear and abrasion resistance with a wide variety of styling options. Learn more.
- CORDURA® NYCO fabrics offer comfortable durability in military uniforms, workwear and casual clothing. Based on an intimate blend of cotton and INVISTA’s T420 nylon 6.6 fiber, CORDURA® NYCO fabrics provide exceptional abrasion resistance, comfort, and durability. With more than 45 years of proven combat performance CORDURA® NYCO fabrics are durable, stylish and always ready to work overtime under some of the toughest workplace conditions. Lightweight and strong - it’s what tough, stylish clothing has been waiting for. Learn more.
- CORDURA® UltraLite fabrics provide light weight durable performance with a wide variety of styling options. Based on high tenacity nylon filament fiber technology, CORDURA® UltraLite fabrics are ideal for a variety of end use applications where optimal strength-to-weight ratio is critical, including technical packs, day packs, stuff sacks, pouches, performance apparel, footwear and accessories. Learn more.
Where to Buy CORDURA® fabrics?
Look no further...
- Designers and consumers alike are learning more about CORDURA® fabrics and where to purchase them with the new “Where to Buy CORDURA® fabric?” section on www.cordura.com. An interactive mill finder allows customers to easily locate sources of INVISTA qualified CORDURA® fabrics across the globe – North and South America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. For a first-hand look, visit http://www.cordura.com/en/trade/where_to_buy.html.
What are the Benefits of CORDURA fabric?
- No matter the application or construction, CORDURA® fabrics offer an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, making them a first choice where durability counts..
- CORDURA® fabric is easy-care. General care instructions include:
 Apparel: Wash on low temperature setting using mild detergent. Either air dry or dry on low setting. Do not bleach |
 Upholstery/Backpacks/Luggage: Soil may be removed with spray cleaner or detergent and water. Do not bleach |
 Hard-to-remove Stains: Oil or grease should first be treated with dry cleaning solvent, followed by a spray cleaner or detergent and water. |
Recent CORDURA® fabric innovations:
INVISTA’s CORDURA® Brand Team Unveils Sustainable CORDURA® EcoMade Fabric Collection
The CORDURA® EcoMade fabric collection highlights INVISTA’s commitment to provide durable fabrics in alignment with the Enduring Materials pillar of its CORDURA CaresSM sustainability platform. CORDURA® EcoMade fabrics are made with REPREVE® recycled polyester yarns that are specifically engineered to meet the performance and durability specifications of CORDURA® branded fabric. REPREVE® recycled polyester fibers are traceable, transparent and certified through Unifi's U TRUSTTM verification program and third-party certified for recycled content through Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) as well as certified to the international Oeko-Tex 100 Standard†. The process to make CORDURA® EcoMade fabric reduces energy consumption and extends the useful life of polyester.
REPREVE® is a trademark of UNIFI, Inc. and is registered with US Patent and Trademark office and with others. U TRUST™ is a trademark of UNIFI, Inc. U TRUST™, SCS, and Oeko-Tex certifications can be obtained and verified by UNIFI, Inc.
Work Hard and Play Hard in Jeans That Can Keep Up . . .
CORDURA® Denim fabric helps your hard-working jeans last longer than traditional 100 percent cotton denim. Based on an intimate blend of cotton and INVISTA’s T420 nylon 6.6 fiber, CORDURA® Denim fabric retains the authentic look and feel of traditional 100% cotton denim, but with added abrasion resistance, and toughness. Jeans made with CORDURA® Denim fabric are exceptionally durable without compromising on comfort and style. Work hard and play hard in jeans made with CORDURA® Denim fabric.
CORDURA® Baselayer freshFX® Fabric Helps Provide Long-Lasting Freshness
INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand team recently unveiled its latest innovation in the military and tactical segment – CORDURA® Baselayer freshFX® fabric. Employing a silver-based technology, CORDURA® Baselayer freshFX® fabrics provide long-lasting freshness for the standard life of the garment. Along with lasting freshness, CORDURA® Baselayer freshFX® fabric continues to offer the performance features found in traditional CORDURA® Baselayer fabrics – No Melt, No Drip thermal protection when exposed to heat in flash fire situations, outstanding moisture management, extreme comfort and exceptional durability.
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