Cutting edge fabrics

On display, the brand offered visitors a closer look at the latest technological advancements in durable, high performance workwear fabric innovations, including: Cordura fabrics for garment reinforcement; a portfolio of functional fabrics from heavy duty Cordura Ballistic fabrics and Cordura Classic 1000D fabrics to rugged, supple Cordura Naturalle fabrics with stretch performance and moisture management properties.

CORDURA® fabrics with Enhanced Abrasion Resistance
Extremely resistant to abrasion whilst maintaining breathability and tear strength these 100% air jet textured nylon 6,6 CORDURA® Classic fabrics feature a special coating technology designed for enhanced durability performance. Offered by Sasytex, France (Hall 9 D61-3) and targeted for garment or equipment reinforcement, the fabrics are available in anti-abrasion and anti-slip options.

CORDURA® HP Hi-Vis fabrics
Durable high tenacity air jet textured polyester CORDURA® fabrics with inherent abrasion resistance and tear strength offered in high visibility colors (yellow, orange, red) to meet EN 20471 requirements. Fabrics are targeted for garment reinforcement and can also be used for bags, packs and equipment applications. The Hi Vis fabric range manufactured by Concordia Textiles, Belgium (Hall 4 A50) is also offered in a 3-layer waterproof version in which the CORDURA® HP Hi-Vis fabric is laminated to a PTFE waterproof breathable membrane and a knit.  This fabric is targeted for outdoor apparel for workers in occupations such as road and rail infrastructure building and maintenance. Cordura HP Hi-Vis fabrics with stretch functionality from IBQ, Spain, rounded out the portfolio.

CORDURA® Classic fabrics with Flame Retardant PU Coatings
Promoted for use in law enforcement and military applications such as protective vests, the new Deliflame FR range from  HYPERLINK "http://www.delcotex.de/en/products-services/solution-examples/agricultural-air-filtration-fabric.html)" Delcotex, Germany and latest FR styles from Sasytex, France (Hall 9 D61-3) feature CORDURA® Classic 500D and 1000D AJT nylon 6,6 fabrics with flame retardant finishing. Also available are new CORDURA® HP fabrics with flame retardant finishing manufactured by CF Weber, Germany (Hall 4 D48) and Incabo, Spain (Hall 10 H47) using the latest high tenacity polyester yarns.  The flame retardant coated fabrics from these manufacturers have been tested against standards relating to limiting flame spread in protective clothing and materials (UNE EN ISO 14116:2008).

What else can you expect to see at this year’s CORDURA® brand stand?
Witness durability first-hand as you put CORDURA® fabrics to the test.
Technical denims: Hardwearing, hardworking  HYPERLINK "http://www.cordura.com/en/fabric-technology/denim-fabric.html" CORDURA® Denim fabrics with four times the abrasion resistance of traditional 100% cotton denim fabric* combined with functionality such as stretch, moisture management or thermoregulation.
Stylish cotton blends:  HYPERLINK "http://www.cordura.com/en/fabric-technology/nyco-fabric.html" CORDURA® NYCO and  HYPERLINK "http://www.cordura.com/en/fabric-technology/duck-fabric.html" Canvas fabrics designed for work and play made using the same intimate blend cotton/nylon fiber technology developed by INVISTA’s CORDURA® brand for military combat uniforms
Meet ‘Woolly Bully”: Performance fabrics developed with Merino wool/nylon yarns.  HYPERLINK "http://www.cordura.com/en/fabric-technology/wool-fabric.html" CORDURA® Combat Wool™ fabrics offer the comfort and aesthetics of wool with built-in durability.
Power Knits: The latest soft knit fabrics (jersey, pique, terry and fleece constructions) featuring CORDURA® brand technology for sweatshirts and t-shirts.
Feet Treats: A growing collection of  HYPERLINK "http://www.cordura.com/en/fabric-technology/aft-fabric.html" CORDURA® AFT,  HYPERLINK "http://www.cordura.com/en/fabric-technology/hp-fabric.html" HP and  HYPERLINK "http://www.cordura.com/en/fabric-technology/classic-fabric.html" Classic fabric technologies designed for footwear including safety shoes and military boots, athletic, urban and lifestyle footwear.

*Martindale testing based on 13.75 oz denim fabric.

With an eye towards comfortably stylish performance wear and the urban lifestyle inspiration powering today’s workwear garments, the CORDURA® brand will also showcase garments from their latest collaboration with designer Michelle Rose, the CORDURA® + Struktur Studio Collection. This collaboration celebrates the intersection of fashion and function with cross-over apparel aimed at the “the confident woman” that enables her to transition seamlessly from the office to the yoga mat.

If interested in working with the CORDURA® brand team to learn more about fabric developments for workwear, and other end-use applications, please contact  HYPERLINK "mailto:cordura.eu@invista.com" cordura.eu@invista.com to set up an appointment.

To get CORDURA® fabrics working for you, visit www.CORDURA.com