New Cordura fabrics for clothing and footwear
10/07/2013
Constructed from Invista’s highest-tenacity type 749 nylon 6.6 air-bag technology fibres, Cordura Lite Plus fabrics are available in 210, 315, 420 and 525 denier (235, 350, 470 and 585 dtex). Compared to the brand’s current Type 725 Lite range, Lite Plus fabrics offer increased filament density and lower denier per filament, with increased inherent higher coverage factor in weaving resulting in a smoother, softer more supple fabric hand, Invista said.
“Our DNA is built around pushing the boundaries of fabric durability,” said Cindy McNaull, global marketing director for Cordura. “Based on consistent input from our global outdoor gear and travel customers, we know they are looking for lighter fabrics that won’t sacrifice durability and performance. Our technical team worked with our valuable fabric mill teams to create high-performance fabrics that meet these requirements and live up to our standard of durable, versatile, and reliable fabric performance.”
Also on show will be Cordura Air Flow Technology (AFT) Fabric, a series of new knit constructions that feature enhanced abrasion and snagging resistance, combined with a high strength-to-weight ratio. Targeted primarily at outdoor, athletic and safety footwear, these highly breathable fabrics can also be used in durable mesh applications.
This development is the result of a collaboration with Taiwan-based Tiong Liong Corporation. The fabrics are lightweight, breathable solutions primarily designed for the outer shell footwear market, particularly outdoor footwear for hiking or trekking and athletic footwear. The collection includes a 150-250 grammes per square-metre PU-coated polyester range for good rigidity and a 200-350 grammes per square-metre range designed for felt lamination for the breathable outer shell fabrics that are often used in conjunction with inner membrane waterproof boot technologies.
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