- Helen Thayer

CORDURA® Classic Fabric

Durable. Versatile. Reliable.

Overview
Markets and End Uses
Qualifying Fibers
Where to Buy

Description

CORDURA® Classic fabric provides rugged durable performance for a variety of end uses, including packs, luggage, footwear and performance apparel. Products made with CORDURA® Classic fabrics feature enhanced tear and abrasion resistance, and long -lasting durability. CORDURA® Classic fabric is constructed with qualifying yarns which are woven, dyed and finished in accordance with INVISTA's approved fabric standards for the CORDURA® brand.

Benefits

Stylish durability and exceptional strength-to-weight ratio
Resistant to tears, scuffs and abrasions
Designed for living, built to last
Brings with it the heritage of the CORDURA® brand which has proven performance in many of the world’s toughest environments
Original classic CORDURA® fabric look
Over thirty years of trusted rugged performance
CORDURA® Classic fabrics made with solution dyed yarns are inherently stain resistant and easy to clean
Air jet textured for high abrasion resistance

For Knits

Classic CORDURA® fabric durability in warp and weft knit fabrics

For Solution-Dyed Fabrics

Classic CORDURA® fabric look with built-in colorfastness
Meets Military specifications for Near-Infrared (NIR) compliance
Offers exceptional lot to lot color consistency and fade resistance vs. piece dyed alternatives

Typical Fabric Constructions

CORDURA® Classic fabric is available as:

Broad woven: plain dobby, basket or ripstop weaves
Knit: circular, flat or warp knits
Narrow wovens: Military or commercial narrow specifications

Woven
Knit
Narrow Woven

Market Segments and End Uses

Military/Tactical/Law Enforcement
- Apparel
- Equipment
- Footwear
Apparel
- Activewear/Outerwear
- Hunting/Fishing
- Athletic Footwear
Travel/Accessories
- Luggage
- Daypacks / Accessories
Outdoor/Recreation
- Equipment
- Footwear
- PFDs/Scuba Gear
- Equestrian/Pets
Workwear/Protective Apparel
- Reinforcements
- Safety Footwear
- Motorcycle Wear
Upholstery/Home Furnishings
- Upholstery

Market Segments and End Uses

Military/Tactical/Law Enforcement
- Apparel
- Equipment
Apparel
- Activewear/Outerwear
- Undergarments/Socks
- Hunting/Fishing
Outdoor/Recreation
- Equipment
Workwear/Protective Apparel
- Base Fabric

Market Segments and End Uses

Military/Tactical/Law Enforcement
- Equipment
Outdoor/Recreation
- Equipment
Travel/Accessories
- Luggage
- Daypacks / Accessories

Qualifying INVISTA Yarn Types

Dtex (Denier)	Filaments	Product ID	Lustre	Type	Polymer
88 (80)	34	450	FULL DULL	ATY	NYLON 6.6
180 (160)	68	440	SEMI-DULL	ATY	NYLON 6.6
180 (160)	68	450	FULL DULL	ATY	NYLON 6.6
265 (240)	102	450	FULL DULL	ATY	NYLON 6.6
370 (330)	105	440	BRIGHT	ATY	NYLON 6.6
370 (300)	136	440	SEMI-DULL	ATY	NYLON 6.6
370 (300)	136	450	FULL DULL	ATY	NYLON 6.6
560 (500)	136	440	BRIGHT	ATY	NYLON 6.6
560 (500)	140	440	BRIGHT	ATY	NYLON 6.6
560 (500)	140	460	SDN	ATY	NYLON 6.6
770 (695)	105	440	BRIGHT	ATY	NYLON 6.6
810 (725)	140	440HT	BRIGHT	ATY	NYLON 6.6
1080 (950)	136	430	BRIGHT	FDY	NYLON 6.6
1080 (950)	140	COR	BRIGHT	FDY	NYLON 6.6
1110(1000)	136	440	BRIGHT	ATY	NYLON 6.6
1110(1000)	140	440	BRIGHT	ATY	NYLON 6.6
1110(1000)	272	440	BRIGHT	ATY	NYLON 6.6
1110 (1000)	280	440	BRIGHT	ATY	NYLON 6.6
1110 (1000)	280	460	SDN	ATY	NYLON 6.6