1. What is CORDURA® fabric?

CORDURA® fabric is what the most respected brands, retailers and militaries around the world use when they need to make a product that’s durable, versatile and reliable. Constructed using high tenacity fiber technologies, weight for weight, CORDURA® fabrics are exceptionally durable. Fact is, no matter the application, our fabrics are “best-in-class.” But more importantly, they have to pass our own stringent test criteria before they can earn the CORDURA® brand name. They’re available in a wide range of weights – from ultra lightweight to heavy weight. And CORDURA® fabrics come in many different constructions and textures. All in all, they’re the fabrics that make strong, long-lasting products even tougher in several categories - from outdoor gear and workwear to luggage, military and upholstery.

2. Cordura® was the registered name of a certified (nylon) fabric from DuPont [1] . Today, it is the registered name of a high-performance Nylon-6,6 product manufactured by Invista, a wholly owned division of Koch Industries, Inc. It is used in a wide range of products from luggage and backpacks to boots, military apparel (such as tactical blade sheaths and ammunition pouches), and performance apparel.

It is designed to be longlasting and resistant to abrasions, tears and scuffs.

As a brand name, Cordura® 55 reaches back to 1929 as a development of Rayon. The product was further developed during World War II and used by the military in tires. In 1966, when new formulations of nylon proved superior, the Cordura® brand was transferred to the nylon product instead.

Cordura® has continued to be developed as a brand by Invista with new products applied to an increasing range of items such as:
luggage
motorcycle clothing
kart racing driving suit
those demanding abrasion resistance
sporting and recreational equipment
fall protection

Articles for reference: 
1. http://www.cordura.com/en/fabric/index.html
2. CORDURA® Ballistic Fabric http://www.cordura.com/en/fabric/ballistic-fabric.html
3. CORDURA® Colorlock Fabric http://www.cordura.com/en/fabric/color-fabric.html
4. CORDURA® Denim Fabric http://www.cordura.com/en/fabric/denim-fabric.html
5. CORDURA® AFT Fabric http://www.cordura.com/en/fabric/aft-fabric.html
6. CORDURA® Baselayer Fabric http://www.cordura.com/en/fabric/baselayer-fabric.html
7. CORDURA® Classic Fabric http://www.cordura.com/en/fabric/classic-fabric.html
8. CORDURA® Lite Fabric http://www.cordura.com/en/fabric/lite-fabric.html