Cordura® is the “Tough Stuff”. From luggage and backpacks to boots and performance apparel, it’s easier than ever to choose the look, texture and weight you need for all kinds of styles.
How Cordura® Measures Up

When put to the test, Cordura® resists tears and abrasions like no other fabric of its kind. Ounce for ounce, Cordura® is more durable than other fabrics.

Cordura® is :

- 10x more durable than cotton duck

- 3X more durable than standard polyester

- 2x more durable than standard nylon

It’s resistant to abrasions, tears, and scuffs—all the qualities you expect from a high performance fabric. So regardless of your activities, you'll benefit from the toughness of Cordura®.

How does Cordura® Measure Up for Abrasion?

The following fabrics have been tested by the Modified Wyzenbeck abrasion test. This is a sandpaper abrasion test measured in cycles.

Cordura® lasted 3,000 cycles
Nylon lasted 1,000 cycles
Cotton lasted 700 cycles
Polyester lasted 700 cycles