Textile information about 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 like if you were to hold the fabric on each end and pull.
Tear strength is like trying to tear a piece of paper.
Cloth, Nylon, Cordura®.
Specification: MIL-C-43734, class 3
Strength: 1000 denier
Common Uses: Heavy duty base cloth for tactical gear.
Cloth, Nylon, Cordura®.
Specification: MIL-C-43734, class 4
Strength: 500 denier
Common Uses: A lighterweight base cloth for non-loadbearing portions of tactical gear.
