CORDURA® Brand

Originally a rayon developed in 1929 by DuPont chemists, CORDURA® fabric
became an essential material in America’s war effort during WWII. Building upon
research at DuPont, nylon came to replace rayon in the 50s. Maintaining the
notions of strength and durability associated with CORDURA®, the company
transferred the brand name to its superior high tenacity nylon 6.6 fiber in 1966.
In 1977, DuPont researchers discovered a method for dyeing CORDURA® fiber,
leading to a wide variety of new commercial applications. By the early 80s,
CORDURA® held roughly 40% of the luggage market, and had expanded into
sporting apparel and equipment, boots and shoes, golf and ski bags, and
backpacks. Subsequent developments have allowed for lighter weights, as well
as fade- and abrasion-resistance. In 2004, the CORDURA® brand was divested
as part of the INVISTA separation.
CORDURA® BRAND | www.cordura.com
One Lake Point Plaza, 4235 South Stream Boulevard | Charlotte, NC 28217
+1-704-900-8768
CORDURA® fabric at Brams Paris
CORDURA® fabric at Brams Paris
For 30 years, CORDURA® fabrics have been recognized worldwide for their toughness and durability. Due to a look
and hand similar to cotton canvas, CORDURA® fabrics have long been popular with sporting good and apparel
manufacturers. Leading companies (like early adopter JanSport) consistently choose CORDURA® fabric for their
high performance apparel, boot, luggage, motorcycle, hunting, military and upholstery products. CORDURA®
EcoMade is the brandʼs sustainability initiative. After decades of being primarily a nylon textile, new CORDURA®
fabric offerings now include 100% recycled polyester options.
CORDURA® Baselayer
Textured CORDURA® woven
Lightweight CORDURA® ripstop
CORDURA® fabrics are available in a wide range of constructions, weights, textures and looks, including versions
that are designed specifically for tear resistance and lightweight durability.
CORDURA® Baselayer, Denim and Duck nylon/cotton blends / CORDURA® Naturalle™ knits and wovens have the
look and feel of cotton; stretch and moisture management properties / Heavyweight CORDURA® Ballistic (630, 840,
1050 denier) for travel and biking / CORDURA® Ultralite (30, 70, 100 denier) with exceptional strength-to-weight
ratio for gear and apparel
RICKSHAW Macbook Air cover
SWRVE cycling jeans
Manhattan Portage messenger bag
Clip-compatible Kursk Pro Shoes
SWRVE jeans reflective cuff
Leif Labs drink holder
On-the-go city cyclists can now dress from head-to-toe in performance CORDURA® fabrics.
Well-known for functional scuff and abrasion performances, CORDURA® fabrics are now available for next-to-skin
apparel / SWRVE cycling jeans with CORDURA® Denim are fortified with articulated knees and reflective belt loops;
trim and skinny fits / Kursk Pro Shoes are clip-compatible and have rigid nylon shank plates / Leif Labs bike drink
holder / Manhattan Portage messenger bag / RICKSHAW Macbook Air and iPad covers
Carhartt Front Work pants in CORDURA® Duck
MASCOT® Lindos Service Trousers
CORDURA® Classic fabrics provide hard-working functionality and heritage workwear fashion solutions.
MASCOT® rugged trousers with CORDURA® Classic kneepad and pocket reinforcements; ergonomically formed
legs / Carhartt Extremes® jackets, coveralls and bibs in CORDURA® Classic / Carhartt Front Work dungarees in
12oz. ring-spun Cordura® Duck cloth / RIGGS by Wrangler® with CORDURA® Classic back-pocket reinforcements
/ CORDURA® Denim for B Functional high quality workwear by Brams Paris Jeans
Converse All-Stars in
Brams Paris
CORDURA® Classic
MASCOT® Alamada Trousers
CORDURA® Denim
Brams Paris
CORDURA® Denim
Whether for lifestyle, footwear, denim or outdoor apparel, streetwear labels turn to CORDURA® fabrics for heavyduty fabric solutions.
Timberland Ellsworth jeans, based on CORDURA® Denim, are four-times more abrasion resistant versus typical allcotton denim; exceptional moisture absorption; next-to-skin softness; weather-beaten stitching / Converse Japan
uses CORDURA® fabrics for two new styles of its classic All-Star Chuck Taylor: camouflage CORDURA® Classic
(1000 denier) and black CORDURA® Ballistic (1680 denier)
MTI Adventurewear “Headwater”
MHM “PowderKeg 32” backpack
life jacket
CORDURA® is a key materials player when it comes to extreme outdoor and adventure gear.
Carhartt Extremes® Active Jac jacket with arctic-weight poly insulation and 1000 denier CORDURA® fabric /
Carhartt Sandstone Waist Overall with Cordura® kick panels at leg openings / New MTI Adventurewear
“Headwater” life jacket features a CORDURA® Classic (500 denier) shell; for high-intensity water safety situations;
extra buoyancy, reflective panels and MAS airflow ventilation / Mile High Mountaineering “PowderKeg 32” backpack
(with CORDURA® Lite and Ballistic) transports skis and boards easily