CORDURA® Brand - CORDURA® NYCO Fabric

CORDURA® NYCO Fabric

Comfortably Durable™

Overview
Markets and End Uses
Qualifying Fibers
Where to Buy
Documents

Description

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. Clothes made with CORDURA® NYCO fabrics are durable, stylish and always ready to work overtime under some of the toughest workplace conditions. Lightweight and strong - its what tough, stylish clothing has been waiting for. CORDURA® NYCO fabrics are constructed with qualifying INVISTA yarns which are woven in accordance with INVISTA's approved fabric standards for the CORDURA® brand.

Benefits

More than 45 years of proven combat performance
Excellent durability and abrasion resistance - > 3x versus equivalent weight 100% cotton
Exceptional combination of comfort and durability

INVISTA Qualifying Yarn Types

Intimate blend spun yarns made with INVISTA T420 nylon 6.6 fiber and cotton

Typical Fabric Constructions

Twill (3x1, broken, etc.), Rip-stop, Plain weaves
Knit

Woven
Knit

Market Segments and End Uses

Military / Tactical / Law Enforcement
- Apparel
Workwear / Protective Apparel / Footwear
- Base Fabric
Activewear / Ready-To-Wear Apparel
- Activewear / Outerwear
- Ready to Wear
- Hunting / Fishing
Outdoor / Recreation / Footwear
- Equestrian / Pets

Market Segments and End Uses

Military / Tactical / Law Enforcement
- Apparel
Workwear / Protective Apparel / Footwear
- Base Fabric
Activewear / Ready-To-Wear Apparel
- Activewear / Outerwear
- Undergarments / Socks
- Hunting / Fishing

INVISTA Qualifying Staple Fibers

Dtex (Denier)	Cut Length	Product ID	Polymer
1.9 (1.7)	38mm (1.5in)	420	Nylon 6.6
1.9 (1.7)	51mm (2.0in)	420	Nylon 6.6
1.9 (1.7)	88mm (3.5in)	420	Nylon 6.6
2.8 (2.5)	38mm (1.5in)	420	Nylon 6.6
2.8 (2.5)	38mm (1.5in)	420A*	Nylon 6.6