Cordura Advanced Fabrics have helped shape the world of military, workwear and outdoor products and gear. This brand owned by Invista celebrates 55 years.

Its portfolio now consists of over 15 different performance technologies, with over 2,500 certified Cordura fabrics available through a worldwide partner network. Since commercialisation of the fabric in 1967, the Cordura brand has worked hand-in-hand with its mill and supply chain partners to break moulds and blaze new trails. Cordura’s continuous evolution of end-use apparel continues to generate demand for ingredient brands to diversify possible applications in end use products. By collaborating to innovate, Cordura works more closely with brands and mill partners to maximise strengths and develop the next generation of sustainable solutions. Cordura Advanced Fabrics stands behind the importance of products powered by performance-driven, built-to-last fabrics.

The brand has 55 years of delivering durable, reliable, and trusted solutions and puts fabrics through rigorous laboratory testing and certification screenings. The extensive Cordura Advanced Fabrics portfolio is designed to challenge the throwaway mentality within the textile industry.

Cordura re/cor recycled nylon 6.6 (RN66) is a 100 per cent pre-consumer nylon 6.6 material that is GRS certified.In terms of quantifiable benefits compared to virgin nylon 6.6, its production creates 83 per cent fewer greenhouse gas emissions, uses 82 per cent less energy and uses 57 per cent less water.