What is 1000D Cordura fabric?
1000 Denier (1000D) Coated CORDURA® Nylon Fabric. CORDURA® material is a versatile nylon fabric with more strength and bulk than No. 7 Duck at little more than half the weight. CORDURA® Nylon is a textured nylon for a natural spun-like appearance, with excellent resistance to fading, abrasion, rot and mildew.
What is Cordura type fabric?
Cordura is a collection of synthetic fiber-based fabric technologies used in a wide array of products including luggage, backpacks, trousers, military wear and performance apparel. Cordura fabrics are usually made of nylon, but can be a blend of nylon with cotton or other natural fibers.
Is 1000D Cordura waterproof?
Cordura® is 100% water proof, non-porous, and water beads up and rolls off. Cordura® is also self extinguishing and will not act as an accelerant in a fire.
Is Cordura nylon or polyester?
From the classic air-jet textured nylon fabrics to today’s ultra light weight nylon and high tenacity polyester fabrics, CORDURA® fabrics are available in a wide range of fabric constructions, weights and textures, including: Ultra Light Weight Nylon Ripstop Fabrics (30, 70, 100 denier)
Is Cordura waterproof?
While the manufacturer doesn’t specifically claim that their product is, most Cordura fabrics are either extremely water resistant or waterproof. This is due to the fact that Cordura fabrics are largely made up of Nylon66, an extremely durable and waterproof material, or of other types of Nylon that are water resistant.
What is 1000 Denier material?
The denier is a unit of measure of the tightness or density of the fabric’s weave. 1000 Denier Cordura is a durable synthetic fabric that is available in coated and uncoated varieties. It’s made of 100% nylon and used in the manufacture of many products from luggage and backpacks to golf bags and chaps.
What is 1000D nylon?
1000D nylon fabric consists of high tenacity nylon yarn, plain woven fabric with a polyurethane coating, making it water repellent (durable). Denier nylon is not as expensive as the Cordura version, but it has very similar properties.
What is 1000 Denier polyester?
1000 Denier polyester fabric is the “go to” for rugged outdoor gear like backpacks, luggage and heavy duffel bags. It’s also commonly used for crash mats and landing pads. This rugged material is very difficult to tear, is abrasion resistant, and the water-repellent finish adds an extra layer of protection.
