Information Density: CORDURA® – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

[H2] Confidence and Reliability in All Conditions
Across windblown dunes, through dense forests and up the highest peaks, CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics have been taken to the limits by adventurers who push their own. Our fabrics continue to perform, time and again, while offering the kind of coverage and protection that people have come to count on.

[H2] Explore Our Technologies
We have more than a dozen fabric technologies that deliver unique functional benefits for any challenging environment or design. For more than 55 years, we have innovated to create fabrics that meet our customers’ needs, expanding beyond gear into apparel and footwear. Learn more about each of these technologies now.

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CORDURA® Ballistic Fabric
Woven Nylon That’s Built Tough

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CORDURA® Classic Fabric
The Fabric That Started It All

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CORDURA re/cor™
Expect More, Waste Less

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CORDURA® Naturalle Fabric
Lighweight Versatility with a Soft Touch

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[H2] Supporting Modern Militaries
The CORDURA® brand was founded on developing advanced fabric technologies that protect those who serve, and we’ve been innovating ever since. We have proudly worked to bring innovative solutions to meet their ever-changing needs and provide reliability they can trust in the toughest of environments.

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[H2] Connected by a Common Thread
What do some of the top names in performance apparel, footwear and equipment have in common? If they’re featured here, they all utilize CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics in their designs. These brands know that they can trust our products and technologies to provide the performance their customers expect.

CORDURA® NYCO Fabric
CARHARTT
Rugged Nylon 6,6 Fabrics

Light and strong
Stylish, versatility
Webbing options

Durable polyester solutions

Optimal print medium
Recycled fiber options

[H3] Workwear
Regardless of where you work or what you do, garments made with CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics always get the job done.
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[H2] Durability Meets Sustainability
CORDURA re/cor™ Fabrics are durable fabrics made from reclaimed post-industrial materials that have been recycled into high-quality yarns. With responsible options made from 100% recycled materials, our newest offering comes in a wide range of deniers that provide the strength and durability CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics are known for.
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Activewear

Bags & Packs

Footwear

Gear

Leisurewear

Military & Tactical

Motorcycle

Outdoor

Workwear

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[H3] WOMEN’S OUTDOOR

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[H2] Certifications & Hangtags
Creating products using CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics inspires consumer confidence, and there’s no faster way to communicate quality and durability than with CORDURA® hangtags. Hangtags aren’t just a badge of distinction – they provide instant brand identification and confirmation that your products have met our rigorously high standards for durability.

We also offer a thorough fabric testing and certification process for CORDURA® brand approval. If you would like to submit your fabrics for certification or simply request hangtags for your certified products, please register for an account or sign in below and we will guide you through the process.

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[H2] CORDURA®: Durable by Design
Durability. What began in 1967 as the hallmark of the CORDURA® brand has since become our heritage. Through continuous transformation over the last five decades, our portfolio has expanded to include new fabrics and fiber technologies that strengthen our capabilities today. From jeans to jackets, backpacks to work boots, these innovations make many of the products you rely on every day even stronger.

CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics have changed the worlds of workwear, outdoor equipment and lifestyle apparel. These fabrics have protected heroes on the front lines by covering their backs and have empowered the adventurous to blaze new trails.

Keep scrolling to learn more about where we came from and where we’re headed.

[H2] Innovation Over the Years
The CORDURA® brand has come a long way since our very first fabric debuted in 1967. Follow along and see how the brand has evolved over the years beyond durable workwear to influence adventure sports, urban fashion and even tactical defense.

The CORDURA® brand launches in 1967 amid an era of great change, ushering in a new generation of durable performance fabrics that would become the brand’s hallmark over the next six decades.

[H4] The 1960s – CORDURA Debuts
Transforming fabrics to meet the needs of a changing world

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1960

[H4] The 1960s – CORDURA Debuts
Transforming fabrics to meet the needs of a changing world

The CORDURA® brand launches in 1967 amid an era of great change, ushering in a new generation of durable performance fabrics that would become the brand’s hallmark over the next six decades.

CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics are quickly recognized by workwear designers for its enhanced abrasion resistance and tear strength, making their way into gear produced by notable names like Kelty, Jansport and Eastpak.

[H4] The 1970s – Pioneering Durability
Gear and garments for outdoor activities get an upgrade

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1970

[H4] The 1970s – Pioneering Durability
Gear and garments for outdoor activities get an upgrade

CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics are quickly recognized by workwear designers for its enhanced abrasion resistance and tear strength, making their way into gear produced by notable names like Kelty, Jansport and Eastpak.

The CORDURA® brand breaks into urbanwear, and the portfolio expands thanks to the advent of 1000d and 500d CORDURA® Plus fabrics, offering improved softness in bags, packs, upholstery, and lighter-weight gear and apparel.

[H4] The 1980s – Urban Adventure
Expanding to everyday life with new fabric technologies

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1980

[H4] The 1980s – Urban Adventure
Expanding to everyday life with new fabric technologies

The CORDURA® brand breaks into urbanwear, and the portfolio expands thanks to the advent of 1000d and 500d CORDURA® Plus fabrics, offering improved softness in bags, packs, upholstery, and lighter-weight gear and apparel.

The CORDURA® brand answers the call and is chosen by both Carharrt and the U.S. military for utilization in rugged outerwear and combat boots. The CORDURA® Plus Colorlock™ line of solution-dyed nylon yarn also debuts.

[H4] The 1990s – Suiting Up for Duty
Decades of proven durability lead to military adoption

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1990

[H4] The 1990s – Suiting Up for Duty
Decades of proven durability lead to military adoption

The CORDURA® brand answers the call and is chosen by both Carharrt and the U.S. military for utilization in rugged outerwear and combat boots. The CORDURA® Plus Colorlock™ line of solution-dyed nylon yarn also debuts.

The CORDURA® Cares program formally begins, in support of the brand’s long-running commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability, and the CORDURA® brand releases its EcoMade fabric made with recycled polyester yarns.

[H4] The 2000s – CORDURA® Cares
A new era begins for eco-consciousness and sustainability

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[H4] The 2000s – CORDURA® Cares
A new era begins for eco-consciousness and sustainability

The CORDURA® Cares program formally begins, in support of the brand’s long-running commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability, and the CORDURA® brand releases its EcoMade fabric made with recycled polyester yarns.

Innovation gives rise to explosive growth in new fabric technologies, such as CORDURA® NYCO Knit workwear fabrics, mesh knit CORDURA® AFT Fabric fabrics and CORDURA® Lite Fabric, offering improved tensile strength. In 2017, the brand celebrates 50 years of durable performance.

[H4] The 2010s – Technologies Take Off
A series of product launches highlights a decade of growth

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2010

[H4] The 2010s – Technologies Take Off
A series of product launches highlights a decade of growth

Innovation gives rise to explosive growth in new fabric technologies, such as CORDURA® NYCO Knit workwear fabrics, mesh knit CORDURA® AFT Fabric fabrics and CORDURA® Lite Fabric, offering improved tensile strength. In 2017, the brand celebrates 50 years of durable performance.

Innovation continues to be the hallmark of the CORDURA® brand, and as more brands and consumers adopt sustainability mindsets, CORDURA® re/cor™ is launched into the market. This brand new recycled nylon 6,6 fabric is a direct answer to the calls from the industry for a more responsible offering that can still perform to the standards one would expect of a CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics product.

[H4] The 2020s – Continuous Evolution
Responding to industry demand with recycled nylon 6,6 fiber

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2020

[H4] The 2020s – Continuous Evolution
Responding to industry demand with recycled nylon 6,6 fiber

Innovation continues to be the hallmark of the CORDURA® brand, and as more brands and consumers adopt sustainability mindsets, CORDURA® re/cor™ is launched into the market. This brand new recycled nylon 6,6 fabric is a direct answer to the calls from the industry for a more responsible offering that can still perform to the standards one would expect of a CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics product.

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Our Tags & Labels Signify Quality
There’s no quicker way to communicate durability than by adding a CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics hangtag or sew-in label to your products. Hangtags are great for sharing fast facts about the functional benefits of CORDURA® Advanced Fabric. Sew-in labels provide a signal of quality that your customers will recognize, appreciate and grow to rely on as they purchase more products made with CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics.

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Find an Authorized Fabric Mill
Our high standards don’t stop at CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics. We’re selective about the mills we choose to partner with. That means if they’re listed in our database, you can count on them to provide the fabrics you’re looking for. Not only will these fabrics meet our quality standards; with a wide array of certified fabrics, they are guaranteed to meet your standards too. Use our mill finder to narrow down our licensed partners now.

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A History of Durability
We have continuously worked to create products that are stronger, tougher, lighter and longer lasting. We believe that Sustainability Begins With Products That Last ™. This is the foundation of our four pillars of sustainability. Read on to learn more about our commitment.

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