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Cordura nylon 1000D
1000D Cordura is a heavy-duty woven fabric made from 1000 denier air-textured nylon 6,6 yarn, usually with a polyurethane back coating for water resistance. It weighs about 10–12 oz/yd² (340–400 g/m²) and has very high abrasion and tear resistance for its weight. It is the standard for tool bags, tactical gear, equipment cases and protective covers.
- Trade name
- Cordura
- Fiber
- Nylon 6,6 (PA66), 1000 denier air-textured yarn
- Coating
- Polyurethane back coat, often with DWR face finish
How does it compare?
Typical room-temperature values for 1000D Cordura, against all 48 materials in the library.
- Density
- 1.14 g/cm³11th pct
- Relative cost
- $$$$$
Bars are relative to the strongest, densest or hottest material in the SSG library. Percentile vs all 48 materials.
- Density
- 1.14 g/cm³ · 0.0412 lb/in³
- Melting point
- 260 °C · 500 °F
When should you use 1000D Cordura?
Strengths
- Very high abrasion resistance for bags and covers that drag and rub
- High tear and tensile strength for its weight, about 10–12 oz/yd² (340–400 g/m²)
- Polyurethane back coating adds water resistance
- Takes DWR finishes, screen printing and heat-applied labels
- Available in many colors, including military shades
Watch for
- Heavier and stiffer than 500D or 600D fabrics
- Water resistant, not waterproof, unless seams are taped or welded
- Nylon fades and weakens with long UV exposure
- Costs several times generic polyester
Typical parts
- Tool bags and pouches
- Tactical and duty gear
- Equipment and instrument cases
- Protective covers and sleeves
- Luggage and backpack panels
- Workwear reinforcement panels
How 1000D Cordura is made into parts
Cost, finishes and design rules for each process in this material.
What does a part in 1000D Cordura cost?
A representative part, soft goods. Raw material at about $28.00/kg is one line of it; process time and tooling usually matter more.
Soft case · Soft goods
Order total $34,320
- Tooling
- $1,070
- one-time, spread over the order
- Piece price
- $33.00
- before setup + tooling
- Lead time
- 4–6 weeks
- to first production
Size
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Width320320 mm
Height220220 mm
Depth9090 mm
Quantity
Price per part falls as volume rises
Exact quantity10001000 pcs
Material
Cordura nylon 1000D
Design checks pass
Open in builderBudgetary estimate for a representative part. Firm quotes come from principals after drawing review.
Compared head to head
1000D Cordura questions
What does 1000D mean?
Denier is the mass in grams of 9,000 meters of yarn. 1000D yarn is heavier and thicker than 500D, which makes a heavier fabric with more abrasion resistance. Denier describes yarn, not fabric weight, so compare oz/yd² too.
Cordura 1000D vs 500D?
500D weighs about 6–8 oz/yd², is more flexible, and is still very abrasion resistant; it is the common choice for packs and apparel. 1000D is for bags and cases that take the hardest wear.
Is Cordura waterproof?
The coated fabric resists water; a finished product is only waterproof if seams are taped, welded or sealed. For truly waterproof bags, TPU-laminated fabric with welded seams is the better call.
Cordura vs 600D polyester?
1000D Cordura nylon is far more abrasion resistant and stronger for its weight. 600D polyester costs much less, holds color better in UV and absorbs less water. Use polyester for promotional and light-duty bags, Cordura for gear that gets abused.
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