Presenting a more durable, comfortable denim.

HARD WORKING COMFORT…

Where can you find long-lasting durability, abrasion-resistance and comfort all woven together?
Presenting CORDURA® Denim fabric, a special blend of cotton and INVISTA’S T420 nylon 6.6 fiber.
It’s tough stuff with the look, feel and comfort of traditional 100% cotton denim. Work hard. Play harder.
 HARD WORKING COMFORT…
DURABLITY
What makes CORDURA® Denim fabric so tough? INVISTA’s T420 fiber. It’s specifically engineered to
be blended with cotton and cellulose fibers for high durability.

CORDURA® Denim fabric vs 100% Cotton Denim fabric

Martindale Abrasion BS EN ISO 12947-2:1999 Standard Woollen Abrasion with 12KPa weight
Test stopped at 250,000 rubs

300,000
Samples were taken from 2000 cycles
250,000
Number of Rubs

200,000 CORDURA® Denim

465 g/m2
150,000 100% Cotton Denim
465 g/m2
100,000

50,000
CORDURA® Denim 100% Cotton Denim
0 465 g/m2 465 g/m2
As Received 10 Washes 25 Washes 50 Washes 100 Washes

Number of Cycles Industrial Laundered ISO 15797:2002

CORDURA® Denim fabric vs 100% Cotton Denim fabric

Tensile Strength BS EN ISO 13934-1:1999
1800 CORDURA® Denim
Warp Weft
465 g/m2
1600
100% Cotton Denim
Tensil Strength (N)

1400 465 g/m2

1200
1000

• Exceptional abrasion 800

resistance – 4 times that of a 600

400
comparable weight traditional
200
100% cotton denim fabric*. 0
As 10 25 50 100 As 10 25 50 100
*Based on 465 g/m2 denim fabric. Received Washes Washes Washes Washes Received Washes Washes Washes Washes

Number of Cycles Industrial Laundered ISO 15797:2002

• Brings with it the heritage of

CORDURA® Denim fabric vs 100% Cotton Denim fabric
the CORDURA® Brand which Tear Strength BS EN ISO 139347-2:2000
has proven performance in CORDURA® Denim
80 465 g/m2
many of the world’s toughest 70
Warp Weft
100% Cotton Denim
Tear Strength (N)

environments. 60
465 g/m2

50
40
30
20
10
0
As 10 25 50 100 As 10 25 50 100
Received Washes Washes Washes Washes Received Washes Washes Washes Washes

Number of Cycles Industrial Laundered ISO 15797:2002

COMFORT
Just because you are hard working doesn’t mean you do not have a softer side. CORDURA®
Denim fabric feels as good as your favorite pair of jeans. The authentic look, comfort, and feel
of traditional 100% cotton denim with built-in long-lasting durability.
To learn more about CORDURA® Denim fabric call 1-800-577-3733, email cordura@invista.com or visit cordura.com.
© 2011 INVISTA. CORDURA® is a registered trademark of INVISTA for durable fabrics. CPROJ-00079