Backpack Featuring CORDURA® Fabric Wins Outside Magazine's 'Gear Of The Year' Award
Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian Awarded For Superior Comfort, Versatility and Durability
Wilmington, DE. (August 8, 2007) – – 
CORDURA® fabric, a certified product of INVISTA Performance Materials, is part of yet another award-winning product. Outside Magazine recently named the Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian, which is manufactured with CORDURA® throughout the pack's body, as the winner in the backpack category of the magazine's coveted 'Gear of the Year' awards.
The awards are part of Outside Magazine’s 2007 Spring/Summer Buyer's Guide, which is regarded among adventure enthusiasts as a vital resource for the latest high-performance gear. From more than 400 pieces of equipment that are reviewed, only 15 are featured in the magazine as "the best of the best." The Nimbus Meridian backpack was recognized for its remarkable comfort, versatility and durability, all of which are trademarks of the CORDURA® and Granite Gear brands.
"CORDURA® fabric is woven with high tenacity yarns that always test out to be the best for both tear strength and abrasion resistance, often offering double the pounds to tear and twice the time to abrade through the fabric," says CEO and Designer for Granite Gear Jeff Knight. "Out on the trail, we put the minds of adventure enthusiasts at ease because our packs and CORDURA® fabrics prove they go the distance each season."
CORDURA® also was featured in the hiking section of Outside Magazine’s Spring/Summer Buyer's Guide for the Contour Windshirt by Outdoor Research. The Contour Windshirt is a CORDURA® pullover that manages to be both tough and lightweight at the same time, compelling Outside Magazine to pronounce it an "essential" for the upcoming hiking season.
"Being recognized by an industry leader like Outside Magazine is very rewarding," says Cindy McNaull, CORDURA® global brand manager. "The 'Gear of the Year' winners list represents the very best of adventure equipment available today, and we are thrilled that CORDURA® is a part of such a highly regarded group."
Fans of the Nimbus Meridian and the Contour Windshirt will have the opportunity to see the latest CORDURA® product, the CORDURA® NYCO knit, at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City. Show attendees are invited to visit INVISTA's booth (#38217) from August 8-12 at the Salt Palace Convention Center to see the unveiling of this revolutionary knit by CORDURA®.
About CORDURA®
CORDURA® is the registered trademark of INVISTA for durable fabrics. Known for its resistance to abrasions, tears and scuffs, CORDURA® fabric is used in a wide range of products, including luggage, backpacks, boots, military wear and performance apparel. For more information, visit www.cordura.com.
