210D Cordura

210D Cordura

210D Cordura fabrics are found in everything from outdoor gear like camping tents and backpacks, to apparel, luggage, and more. And while its base is still a nylon weave, it’s not limited strictly to that textile. In fact, there are Cordura fabrics that incorporate denim, wool, canvas, and more. Still, for any of them to be considered Cordura, they still have to have the brand’s nylon base woven into them. As a side note: Cordura, the brand, actually does make a ballistic nylon weave – though it is built to the original military standards, unlike their more typical offerings.

The primary thing that makes 210D Cordura stand apart from other types of nylon, especially standard ballistic, is the condition of the fabric on a nearly microscopic level. Unlike ballistic nylon, 210D Cordura is composed of a series of textured fibers – mimicking those found in natural fabrics, like cotton. This slightly fuzzy texture is what gives it greater abrasion resistance, because the incongruous fibers reduce the friction caused by rubbing the fabric against another surface.