What is Cordura Fiber?

Cordura Fiber: The Perfect Material for Military Bags and Custom Sewing Projects

Cordura® fiber is a high-performance fiber brand developed and produced by Invista, a company based in the United States. It is widely used in products that require durability and resistance to abrasion and tearing.

Cordura fiber is widely used by contract sewing manufacturers in Taiwan and military bags manufacturers due to its outstanding resilience and versatility, Cordura fiber is especially popular in military, industrial, outdoor, and recreational products.

At Sonygood Industries Co., Ltd., we are very familiar with Cordura fiber due to our extensive use of it in military tactical bags & custom military bags.
Here is a detailed introduction to Cordura fiber:

1. Brand History
Development Background: Cordura fiber was developed in the mid-20th century by Invista (formerly part of DuPont) to provide a high-durability fiber that meets the needs of demanding environments.

Since its introduction, Cordura fiber has quickly established a strong reputation in the market. Since then, it has been a go-to fabric for contract sewing manufacturers in Taiwan who specialize in making products for challenging environments, such as military bags manufacturers and outdoor gear producers.

• Abrasion Resistance: One of the main features of Cordura fiber is its excellent abrasion resistance. This allows it to perform exceptionally well in high-friction environments and effectively resist wear and tear from everyday use, making it suitable for products that require high durability, such as backpacks, custom military bags, luggage, and workwear.
• Tear Resistance: Cordura fiber also boasts outstanding tear resistance, maintaining its integrity under strong pulling forces. This quality makes it widely used in outdoor and industrial environments. Its superior tear resistance makes it a top choice for military bags manufacturers looking to produce reliable and long-lasting tactical gear.
• Lightweight: Despite its strength, Cordura fiber is relatively lightweight, which helps reduce the weight of the final product and enhances comfort during wear and use, allowing contract sewing manufacturers in Taiwan to create products that are not only durable but also comfortable to use.
• Water Resistance (Optional): Some Cordura fabrics are treated to be water-resistant, making them suitable for use in damp conditions. This added layer of protection ensures custom military bags remain reliable even in adverse weather.
• Stain Resistance: Cordura's natural stain resistance ensures that military bags manufacturers can offer products that are easy to maintain and clean, even after extended use.

• Outdoor Activities: Cordura fiber is commonly used in outdoor gear such as backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, and hiking boots. These products need to maintain high durability and reliability in harsh natural environments makes it a staple material for contract sewing manufacturers working on outdoor and recreational products.
• Military and Law Enforcement: In military and law enforcement sectors, Cordura fiber is used to make tactical gear, military backpacks, and protective clothing due to its strong abrasion and tear resistance that can withstand intensive use. Its durability and tear resistance make it the fabric of choice for military bags manufacturers looking to create gear that can withstand intensive use.
• Industrial Applications: In the industrial sector, Cordura fiber is used for workwear, tool bags, and protective equipment, which need to endure the wear and tear of industrial environments.
• Casual and Fashion: Cordura is also applied in casual and fashion products such as durable sneakers, stylish backpacks, and luggage, combining high performance with modern design.

• Cordura Nylon: Made from nylon, this is the most common type of Cordura fabric, known for its high abrasion and tear resistance.
• Cordura Polyester: Made from polyester fibers, it is lightweight and offers some abrasion resistance, suitable for products requiring a lighter weight.
• Cordura Ballistic: A reinforced Cordura fabric with added abrasion and tear resistance. Originally used in military ballistic vests, it is now also applied in other high-demand products.

• Advanced Fiber Technologies: Developing more advanced fibers to improve abrasion resistance, tear resistance, and other functionalities.
• Fabric Treatment Technologies: Enhancing features like water and oil resistance to meet diverse application needs.
• Environmental Technologies: Focusing on more eco-friendly manufacturing processes and materials to reduce environmental impact.

6. Market Position

Cordura holds a strong market position and is recognized as a benchmark for high-performance fibers. Its excellent performance makes it widely used across many sectors, particularly in products requiring high durability, favored by contract sewing manufacturers.

Overall, Cordura is a high-performance fiber that combines abrasion resistance, tear resistance, and lightweight characteristics, suitable for various applications requiring strength and durability.

The broad application and technological innovations of Cordura keep it highly competitive in the market.

Sonygood Industries Co., Ltd., with years of experience in developing military bags, extensively uses Cordura fiber fabric.

If you need more information about Cordura fiber or our contract sewing manufacturing services, feel free to reach out!