CORDURA® Ballistic Fabric
Durable. Versatile. Reliable.
Description
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 in accordance with INVISTA's approved fabric standards for the CORDURA® brand.
Benefits
- Original ballistic weave developed for military body armor
- Densely woven, high-strength nylon fabric
- Exceptional abrasion, tear and puncture resistance
- Designed for maximum durability and long-lasting performance
Typical Fabric Constructions
Minimum 2x2 basket weave
Market Segments and End Uses
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Military / Tactical / Law Enforcement
- Equipment
- Footwear
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Outdoor / Recreation / Footwear
- Equipment
- Footwear
- PFDs/Scuba Gear
- Equestrian / Pets
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Travel / Accessories
- Luggage
- Daypacks / Accessories
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Workwear / Protective Apparel / Footwear
- Reinforcements
- Motorcycle Wear
- Safety Footwear
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Activewear / Ready-To-Wear Apparel
- Activewear / Outerwear
- Hunting / Fishing
- Athletic Footwear
INVISTA Qualifying Yarn Types
| Dtex (Denier) | Filaments | Product ID | Lustre | Type | Polymer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 470 (420) | 68 | 706 | BRIGHT | FDY | NYLON 6.6 |
| 470 (420) | 68 | 725 | BRIGHT | FDY | NYLON 6.6 |
| 470 (420) | 68 | 743 | BRIGHT | FDY | NYLON 6.6 |
| 470 (420) | 70 | 793 | BRIGHT | FDY | NYLON 6 |
| 470 (420) | 136 | 769 | BRIGHT | FDY | NYLON 6.6 |
| 470 (420) | 140 | 749 | BRIGHT | FDY | NYLON 6.6 |
| 700 (630) | 105 | 728 | BRIGHT | FDY | NYLON 6.6 |
| 700 (630) | 105 | 793 | BRIGHT | FDY | NYLON 6 |
| 940 (840) | 140 | 715 | BRIGHT | FDY | NYLON 6.6 |
| 940 (840) | 140 | 793 | BRIGHT | FDY | NYLON 6 |
| 1170 (1050) | 140 | 715 | BRIGHT | FDY | NYLON 6.6 |
| 1170 (1050) | 140 | 793 | BRIGHT | FDY | NYLON 6 |
| 1400 (1260) | 210 | 728 | BRIGHT | FDY | NYLON 6.6 |
AJT = air-jet textured, FTT = false-twist textured
Where to Buy Woven CORDURA® Ballistic Fabric
Asia Pacific
- CHANG-HO FIBRE CORPTaipeiTaiwan
- Dong Jin International CorporationSeoulKorea
- Ho Yu Textile Co. LtdTaoyuan CountyTaiwan
- Yaw Liamy Enterprise Co. Ltd.TaipeiTaiwan
- Dae-Hyun Textile Co LtdSeoulKorea
- LeeJo Textile Co Ltd.SeoulKorea
- Texland Co. Ltd.Sungnam‐siKorea
Europe
- Accoppiatura Vigevanese s.r.l.Italy
- Bati DokumaTurkey
- IGEA PLAST srlItaly
- SR Webatex GmbHGermany
- Tessitura Molteni Palmira s.r.l.Italy
- C F Weber GmbHGermany
- Tessitura Carlo MajocchiItaly
- IncaboSpain
- Concordia Textiles nv.Belgium
- Delcotex GmbHGermany
- TEBO, a.s.Czech Republic
North America
- BrookwoodNew YorkNew YorkUSA
- EmtexDanverMAUSA
- StarensierNewburyportMAUSA
- Top Value FabricsCarmelINUSA
- Competition TextilesIndianapolisINUSA
- Duro IndustriesFall RiverMAUSA
- Lucerne TextilesNew YorkNew YorkUSA
- Tri Vantage, LLCClevelandOHUSA
- Bradford Dyeing Association Inc.BradfordRIUSA
- Busch & AssociatesNewport BeachCAUSA
South America
Not currently available
