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, dyed and finished 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
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
