Source of 160D or 330D Cordura or alternatives?

[Doug Coe]

I’m working on my first myog pack and would like to avoid 3D spacer mesh as an inner surface for the hipbelt—heavy and it collects small pine needles and such).

I’ve read here of using lighter, uncoated Cordura for its somewhat grippy texture and breathability.

Where the heck can you buy it online? I can’t find it anywhere.

Also, what are alternative fabrics that have some gription and are uncoated?

[Geoff Caplan]

I’ve seen lighter Cordura in Europe, but not in the US.

Anything classified as uncoated nylon Oxford might do the job, though I’d get a sample first as finishes vary and some are quite slick.

Perhaps something like this: https://www.seattlefabrics.com/60-200-D-Solarmax-Uncoated-Oxford-975-linear-yard_p_43.html

 

[Mike B]

There is some uncoated Cordura listed on eBay. Most of it seems pretty heavy duty though at 1000D.

[Tuukka U]

https://www.extremtextil.de/en/cordura-160den-uncoated-120g-sqm.html

More grip than Oxford 210d nylon, but I still wouldn’t call it grippy. Probably a decent choice anyway.

[Doug Coe]

Tuukka—Thank you, though I’m in the USA and have never ordered anything from outside this country. I imagine it’s expensive to do.

Anyone in the states ever ordered from extremtextil.de?

[Chris R]

Taslan. It’s air textured like Cordura and available in uncoated versions.

[Doug Coe]

Chris—Taslan might work. It seems to typically be 70d and about 3.5 to 4.9 oz/yd (depending on the supplier’s version).

If I can’t find the Cordura I might give it a try. Thanks.

[nunatak]

I use coated 330d Cordura for hipbelt and shoulder straps on MYOG stuff. Under tension it’s quite grippy against clothing.

Why do you want uncoated? The foam underneath is typically closed cell. Or are you using perforated foam?

The uncoated is also at greater risk of becoming frayed; unless hot knifed.

 

[Doug Coe]

@roamer I’m taking my cues from Paul McLaughlin here on BPL. He uses uncoated Cordura and puts his own perforations into the foam (punches holes).

I would consider coated 330d Cordura. Do you know where I could find it?

[Eric Blanche]

On Instagram ripstopbytheroll.com has mentioned that “throughout the first couple months of this year” they will be potentially offering 330d and other cordura products along with their current offerings.

 

Might be worth giving them an e-mail/phone call.

 

[nunatak]

Seattle Fabrics. Just purchased some last month.

‘https://www.seattlefabrics.com/60-330-D-Cordura-Nylon-1295-linear-yard_p_51.html

[Paul McLaughlin]

Betcha this taslan is mighty close to the uncoated a 160d i used to get:

http://www.owfinc.com/Taslan-Breathable-Black-4-Ply/productinfo/TASBLK/

[Doug Coe]

Eric—Thanks for the inside scoop on RBTR.

@roamer—Thanks. I had seen that but was trying for the uncoated version.

Paul—I had seen Taslan there and a couple of other places online. Thanks for the recommendation. They don’t list the denier but they do show the weight, which is good enough. I think I’ll go this route.

[Roger Caffin]

We have bought a lot of Taslan from OWFINC.

Cheers

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