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What is 500 denier Cordura?

What is 500 denier Cordura?

500 Denier CORDURA® Nylon fabric is a versatile nylon fabric with more strength and bulk than No. 10 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. Quick drying, and highly water repellent.

Is 500D Cordura strong?

When fabric strength is important, our 500D Cordura Nylon is definitely stronger than the 600D Poly but they are both good choices for a strong solution.

Is CORDURA 1000D waterproof?

From the waterproof 70D Nylon Ripstop to the water proof 1000D Cordura Nylon you won’t find a better group of outdoor performance fabrics that can protect you from the elements. All of these fabrics are weatherproof and ready to be purchased by the yard.

What is CORDURA fabric used for?

With its well-established reputation for toughness and durability, CORDURA® fabrics continue to meet the ever increasing challenges in both consumer and military uses including luggage, backpacks, boots, military wear, upholstery and performance apparel.

Is Cordura good?

Cordura Fabric Traits Explained Since Cordura is a synthetic material, it’s built to last. It has high tensile strength fibers and will withstand long term wear. It’s highly abrasive and in most cases extremely water repellent. Heavier weighted Cordura-like fabric is great for industrial applications.

Is Cordura waterproof?

100% Waterproof Cordura® Nylon is better than Neoprene Neoprene is waterproof yet it holds water near the surface of the cover giving you a damp place to sit. 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.

How do you waterproof Cordura?

What do you guys use for waterproofing cordura ? You can spray it with a silicone-base like “Camp Dry to make it more repellent but nothing will truly “waterproof” it. If it has a Goretex membrane you’re already good. If you can heat it in a dryer to a least 155 degrees – Atsko Permanent Water-Guard.

How strong is Cordura?

CORDURA ® is 10 times stronger than regular cotton canvas, plus we use ultra-strength bonded Nylon 6,6 to sew our bags together, all these can assure that WOTANCRAFT bags are built for use and abuse.

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