Materials
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- Created: Wednesday, 08 July 2009 01:32
THIS AREA IS FOR REFERENCE TO MILITARY FABRICS AND MATERIALS
Cordura Typical Weights and Strengths
| Fiber | Weight (oz/yd) | Grab Strength (lbs) | Tear Strength (lbs) |
| 70 denier |
2.0 - 2.5
|
50 - 100
|
8 - 10
|
| 160 denier (textured) |
4.0 - 4.5
|
150 - 250
|
6 - 9
|
| 210 denier |
4.5 - 5.5
|
200 - 300
|
30 - 40
|
| 330 denier (textured) |
7.5 - 9.0
|
200 - 300
|
15 - 20
|
| 420 denier |
7.5 - 9.0
|
400 - 550
|
60 - 80
|
| 500 denier (textured) |
7.0 - 8.0
|
300 - 400
|
25 - 35
|
| 725 denier (textured) |
8.5 - 9.5
|
500 - 600
|
60 - 70
|
| 1000 denier (textured) |
9.5 - 11.0
|
525 - 625
|
65 - 75
|
| 1000 denier basket weave (textured) |
12 -14
|
750 - 850
|
95 - 110
|
| 1050 denier basket weave |
15 -17
|
900 -1000
|
150 - 250
|
Grab strength is if you were to hold the fabric on each end and pull. Tear strength is like trying to tear a piece of paper.
