CORDURA BASELAYER FABRICS.

F A B R I C
DESIGNED FOR TODAYS WARFIGHTER.
The physical demands placed on todays combat fighters have
never been greater. Or more varied. They call for a fabric that
can take it. Introducing CORDURA Baselayer fabrics. CORDURA.COM
Theyre able to take on the types of conditions and climates
todays military faces all around the world. Test Method Material Behavior

Vertical
ASTM 6413-99 No Melt/No Drip
NO MELT/NO DRIP Flammability

This innovative, specially designed knit combines cotton Thermal Protective

As cited in NFPA 2112 No Melt/No Drip
Performance (TPP)*
and INVISTAs T420 nylon 6,6 fiber to offer No Melt/No Drip
performance when exposed to thermal threats. Thermal Stability As cited in NFPA 1975 No Melt/No Drip

Wont melt or drip like polyester THERMAL EVALUATION OF

60/40 CORDURA BASELAYER KNIT FABRICS
Helps prevent burn injury severity by charring
Helps protect against flash fires by charring *Exposure reaches point where 2nd degree burn occurs.
Exposure to 510F for six hours.

DURABILITY 100
What makes CORDURA Baselayer fabrics so tough? INVISTAs
80 150K
T420 nylon 6.6 fiber. Its specifically engineered to be
blended with cotton and cellulose fibers for high durability.

60/40 BASELAYER

60/40 BASELAYER
60
100K

100% Cotton
4.0 oz./yd2

4.0 oz./yd2
4.0 oz./yd2
Greater strength-to-weight ratio than 100% cotton
40

100% Cotton
4.0 oz./yd2
Exceptional abrasion resistance
50K
Fewer failures due to holes and tears 20

MOISTURE MANAGEMENT BURSTING STRENGTH ABRASION RESISTANCE

(lbs.) ASTM D-3787 (#CYCLES) ASTM D-4966

CORDURA Baselayer fabric helps speed moisture across MARTINDALE ABRASION
a greater surface area with faster absorption and wicking,
which helps to keep you cool in warm or wet climates. 6.O
WICKING HEIGHT (in.)

Absorbs moisture quicker than 100% cotton 5.0

4.0 oz./yd2
60/40 BASELAYER
Transports sweat away from skin 4.0
Dries 2.0 -2.5x faster than 100% cotton 3.0
2.0
EXTREME COMFORT 4.0 oz./yd2
100% Cotton
1.0
CORDURA Baselayer fabrics arent just tough and protective.
Theyre made to feel good and keep the body comfortable. 15 30 45 60
Feels soft against the skin WICKING TIME (min.)
Test method for vertical wicking: ITM 352 after 6x high
Equivalent air permeability to cotton temperature home launderings (AATCC 135 1Vaiii per ITM 352)
Perfect for everyday wear on base or in combat

100
Thermal Protective Performance. Exceptionally Durable.
80
Outstanding moisture management. Quick drying. Soft and 4.0 oz./yd2
% DRY

60 60/40 BASELAYER
comfortable. CORDURA Baselayer fabrics for the ultimate
baselayer of protection. 40
4.0 oz./yd2
100% Cotton
20
For more information call 1- 800 -577-3733, email
CORDURA@INVISTA.com or visit www.DefendYourBase.com 6 12 18 24 30
TIME TO DRY (min.)
Test method for drying time: ITM 355

2011 INVISTA. CORDURA is a registered trademark of INVISTA for durable fabrics. Property of INVISTA. Not to be copied or reproduced without express written permission.
CORDURA Baselayer fabric is designed as a baselayer and is not flame resistant. It is not designed as the primary protective layer. CPROJ-00100 Rev. 12/11