Materials
Cordura® is one of the most versatile fabrics ideally suited across a whole range of military end uses. Cordura® provides endurance and rugged durability for equipment exposed to extreme conditions and is resistant to cuts, tears and scuffs. Ounce for ounce, Cordura® is more durable than other fabrics.
Typical Weights and Strengths
| Fiber Content | Weight
(oz./yd.²) |
Grab Strength
(lbs.) |
Tear Strength
(lbs.) |
| 70 denier | 2.0 - 2.5 | 50 - 100 | 8 - 10 |
| 160 denier (textured) | 4.0 - 4.5 | 150 - 250 | 6 - 9 |
| 210 denier | 4.5 - 5.5 | 200 - 300 | 30 - 40 |
| 330 denier (textured) | 5.5 - 6.0 | 200 - 300 | 15 - 20 |
| 420 denier | 7.5 - 9.0 | 400 - 550 | 60 - 80 |
| 500 denier (textured) | 7.0 - 8.0 | 300 - 400 | 25 - 35 |
| 725 denier - new (textured) | 8.5 - 9.5 | 500 - 600 | 60 - 70 |
| 1000 denier (textured) | 9.5 -11.0 | 525 - 625 | 65 - 75 |
| 1000 denier basket weave (textured) | 12 -14 | 750 - 850 | 95 - 110 |
| 1050 denier basket weave | 15 -17 | 900 - 1000 | 150 - 250 |