GLOUCESTER, U.K. — May 22, 2012 — INVISTA, owner of the CORDURA® brand, will present an Autumn 2013
and Winter 2014 global fabric collection at the 2012 Denim by Premiere Vision show, which takes
place May 23-24 in Paris. The collection highlights new CORDURA® Denim and CORDURA® NYCO
(nylon/cotton) fabrics from authorized CORDURA® fabric mills around the globe. Visit INVISTA stand
H75 and Artistic Milliners stand H85 to learn more.
The brand’s new offerings include super durable denim and canvas fabrics available with and
without stretch components in weights ranging from 225 -390 gsm (8.00 ounce to 13.75 ounce per
square yard), as well as a wide variety of stylish coatings, fashion forward finishes, and a
durable organic cotton based canvas offering. Based on an intimate blend of cotton and
INVISTA’sT420 Nylon 6,6 staple fiber, CORDURA® Denim and CORDURA® NYCO fabrics are specifically
designed to deliver a comfortable, highly durable fabric solution with exceptional abrasion
resistance and wear life. Target end-uses include Ready-to-Wear, Active/Outdoor, Workwear, and
Surf/Skate markets.
“Anyone who is looking for durable denim and canvas fabrics should be particularly interested
in the exciting array of fabrics being offered by Artistic Milliners, as well as the latest mills
to join our durable denim and duck fabric family: Mount Vernon, Nishat, Penfabric, and Dezhou
YuanJi at the upcoming Denim by Premier Vision show,” said Cindy McNaull, global CORDURA® brand and
marketing director. “These fabrics offer our brand’s renowned long-lasting durability while
providing a versatile range of styling options.”
The Autumn 2013 and Winter 2014 global CORDURA® Denim and CORDURA® NYCO fabric collection
includes:
• Artistic Milliners: 255 – 390 gsm (9-13.75 ounce per square yard) CORDURA® Denim fabrics,
with and without LYCRA® fiber and LYCRA® T400® fiber for added comfort and stretch and wide variety
of specialty colors and finishes (Rivera, Sirrocco, Straight Edge and Pre-Shrunk & Skewed).
• Mount Vernon: 280 – 340 gsm (10-12 ounce per square yard) CORDURA® Denim fabrics (88/12
cotton/INVISTA T420 nylon 6,6)
• Nishat: 225 – 280 gsm (8-10 ounce per square yard) CORDURA® NYCO (75/25cotton/INVISTA T420
nylon 6,6 fiber) fabrics in twill, canvas, rip stop constructions; colors include tan, brown,
black, and navy; 240 gsm (8.5 ounce per square yard) CORDURA®NYCO fabric featuring Organic Cotton;
Stretch CORDURA® NYCO fabric with 2×2 OxfordCanvas construction featuring LYCRA® fiber for enhanced
comfort; Finishes include Peachand Lafer Peach.
• Penfabric: Newest mill to join the authorized CORDURA® NYCO fabric network;CORDURA® NYCO
(75/25 cotton/INVISTA T420 nylon 6,6 fiber) fabric offerings include 325gsm in 2/2 serge, 3/1 drill
and 2/1 canvas and 380 gsm in 3/1 drill & 2/1 canvas weaves.
• Dezhou YuanJi: Newest mill to join the authorized CORDURA® Denim fabric network;offering
355 and 420 gsm (12.5 and 14.75 ounce per square yard) CORDURA® Denim fabrics in 3×1 weave denim
constructions.
Representing two of the key design themes for this year’s show: Ecology and Emerging
Technologies, CORDURA® Denim and CORDURA® NYCO fabrics offer the authentic look, comfort and feel
of traditional 100 percent cotton denim and canvas fabrics with built-in, long-lasting durability
and added value. “Extending the life and performance of denim and other CORDURA® fabric offerings
is our goal and supports our brand’s tagline of ‘Sustainability Begins With Products That Last™,”
said McNaull.
The Denim by Premiere Vision show in Paris will be held at the Halle Freyssinet, a former
railway engine repair shop in the heart of Paris and in a neighborhood known for hosting a number
of architectural projects and fashion shows. Customers are invited to meet the CORDURA® brand team,
as well as see the latest innovations in CORDURA® Denim fabric at INVISTA stand H75, or at the
Artistic Milliners stand H85.For more information on CORDURA® Denim and CORDURA® NYCO fabrics and
sourcing, please visit www.CORDURA.com.
Posted on May 24, 2012
Source: Invista
