Cordura and Südwolle to develop performance wool yarns

May 16th, 2017

Functional fabric developer Cordura, owned by polymer fiber manufacturer Invista, will collaborate with Südwolle Group to create yarns that blend its nylon 6.6 fibers with wool, including a yarn that incorporates Merino wool. The yarns will be available in a range of counts and styles, and are designed to offer enhanced abrasion resistance, as well […]

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New INVISTA™ nylon thread for CORDURA®

January 17th, 2017

Polymer fiber manufacturer INVISTA™, owner of CORDURA® brand, has created INVISTA T420HT, the strongest version of its nylon 6.6 fiber. Two years of research yielded this high-tenacity fiber, which promises to add core strength to CORDURA fabrics. The company expects the new fiber to launch a new generation of lightweight, durable fabrics used in workwear, […]

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