Dupont produces different fabrics under the brand cordura which are available in virtually all types of weaves, knits, colours, styles, weights and blends. Here is a brief profile of main types of nylon yarn by Dupont cordura Plus.

Cordura Plus 160d
This is the ultra- lightweight member of the cordura nylon family which is used extensively in apparel . Specially rugged outwear and daywear fabrics made out of this have a natural spun like look and feel , have no fuzzing or pilling and are very durable.

Cordura Plus 330d
This is a light weight nylon yarn specially engineered for rugged apparel application having exceptional durability and tear strength. Inspite of this, it affords a soft, spun like hand and appearance. It exhibits versatility in dyeing, printing, weaving and knitting.

Cordura Plus 500d
This is light weight yarn that provides the best ratio of abrasion resistance to fabric weight to suit its rugged apparel and recreational applications. It is widely used in apparel, bags, upholstery fabrics etc.

Cordura Plus 1000d /280
This has an excellent combination of toughness , durability along with softness and suppleness of hand. It is widely used in backpack, golf covers etc.


Cordura Plus 1000d/140
Widely known as the "original" Cordura , this yarn outperforms standard nylons, polypropylene, vinyl, cotton and leather by factors upto 10 ! This is shown by the modified Wyzenbeek's abrasion test, Tongue tear test and Scuff test . This is used in military fabrics, protective covers etc.

Cordura Plus 1350d
This yarn is the ultimate for fabrics combining outstanding toughness and durability with softness in bulkier weaves. It provides a bold, different fashion statement for all colours, styles of weaves for today's leisure and working fabrics.

Cordura Plus 2000d
This yarn provides exceptional abrasion resistance and durability along with softness and suppleness. It is ideal for wide apparel applications like Luggage, hunting gear , sports and toil bag etc.