Comfort of cotton with enhanced functionality
Originally designed as a rugged, lightweight comfort solution for military combat uniforms, hardwearing CORDURA® NYCO fabric is engineered with an intimate blend of INVISTA T420 nylon 6,6 staple fiber and cotton and offers enhanced abrasion and tear resistance performance.
Characteristics:
Fabric Type | Typical Application | Typical Construction | Weight range | Minimum Nylon Content |
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CORDURA® NYCO TACTICAL | Military, Tactical, Law Enforcement Uniforms | Rip-stop | 175 – 235 gsm | 50% |
CORDURA® NYCO WORKWEAR | Protective work apparel including specialist Flame Retardant garments | Panama, Canvas or Twill |
175 – 300 gsm And >300 gsm |
25% |
CORDURA® NYCO LIFESTYLE | Everyday living | Canvas or Twill | 135 gsm and above | 25% |
The CORDURA® NYCO fabric portfolio includes specialist solutions for military, tactical and work apparel as well as options for outdoor active sports and lifestyle clothing. Fabrics can also be used in bags, backpacks, footwear and accessory items.
What makes CORDURA® NYCO fabric so tough? It’s specifically engineered with INVISTA T420 high tenacity nylon 6,6 staple fiber that can be blended with cotton and other staple fibers for long-lasting durable performance.
*Results based on Martindale abrasion EN ISO 12947-2 with standard woolen abradant 12KPa weight. Test stopped at 250,000 rub cycles. Fabrics tested in an independent laboratory July 2012
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