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Cordura® — High-Tenacity Technical Fabric

The world's most durable technical fabric — Invista™ Cordura® delivers 10× the abrasion resistance of standard cotton in luggage, bags, workwear accessories and industrial textile applications.

Abrasion: 10× vs standard cotton
Weights: 500D / 1000D / 1680D
DWR: Durable water repellent treated

What Makes Cordura® an Industrial Standard

Invista™ Cordura® high-tenacity nylon 6,6 fabric — 10× the abrasion resistance of standard cotton. Used in workwear accessories, tool pouches, bags and structural PPE panels.

Key Material Properties
Fiber Type
High-tenacity nylon 6,6 (Cordura® by Invista)
Abrasion
10× vs standard cotton (Wyzenbeek test)
Denier Options
500D, 1000D, 1680D
DWR Treatment
Standard — PFAS-free options available
Certification
OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified
Tear Resistance
Exceptional — resists propagation

Technical Performance Data

Cordura® Performance Data
Property Test Method Result
Abrasion Resistance Wyzenbeek (ASTM D4966) >5,000 double rubs (500D)
Tensile Strength (warp) ASTM D5034 >890 N
Tear Strength ASTM D5587 >290 N
Water Resistance AATCC 22 Spray Rating 80+ (with DWR)
Weight (500D) ≈245 g/m²
Weight (1000D) ≈430 g/m²

Why We Use Cordura® in Our Products

Exceptional Durability

10× the abrasion resistance of standard cotton — Cordura® fabric outlasts conventional workwear materials in demanding field environments by a significant margin.

Light vs Strength

High strength-to-weight ratio means protective performance without bulk. 500D Cordura® delivers outstanding durability at just 245 g/m² — lighter than traditional canvas alternatives.

Weather Resistant

Standard DWR treatment repels water and light oil to rating 80+ (AATCC spray test). PFAS-free DWR options available for applications requiring fluorine-free compliance.

Cordura® Downloads

Cordura® Fabric Specification Sheet
PDF Technical data sheet
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OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Certificate
PDF Product safety certification
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Cordura® Technical Guide (Invista)
PDF Invista brand documentation
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PDF documents are available on request. Contact us to receive technical specifications and test reports.

Source Cordura® for Your Products?

Request a Quote for Cordura®-Based Products

Cordura® 500D and 1000D fabric in roll form — OEKO-TEX® certified, DWR treated, available in standard colorways. Request a quote for OEM and bulk supply.