INVISTA Introduces The High-Performance CORDURA® NYCO Knit
Ground-Breaking Material To Debut At The Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, SALT LAKE CITY, UT – August 8, 2007 –– Participants in rigorous physical activities no longer have to choose between comfort and durability. INVISTA Performance Materials is debuting its CORDURA® NYCO knit for t-shirts and base layers at the 2007 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City, Utah. The knit boasts a high performance material that is abrasion resistant and specifically engineered to increase durability and strength in even the roughest of environments.
By combining two popular materials, CORDURA® nylon and cotton, INVISTA has managed to create a revolutionary knit that has superior moisture management performance – it dries two and a half times faster than a 100 percent cotton t-shirt. Working with convection and evaporation, the body's two most powerful mechanisms, the CORDURA® NYCO knit provides unparalleled breathability and maximum comfort to wearers.
"In uniting CORDURA® nylon and cotton, we are proud to fulfill a longstanding need in the apparel market for a knit that is tough enough for outdoor enthusiasts, athletes and anyone else who engages in rigorous physical activities," explains Jon Heard, global business director of INVISTA Nylon Performance Materials. "Furthermore, the CORDURA® NYCO knit is as comfortable as it is durable, which is what truly distinguishes it as a remarkable product."
In addition to its durability and moisture-management features, the new INVISTA knit also has inherent heat response properties. When exposed to high temperatures, the nylon fibers in the CORDURA® NYCO knit form gels and char around cotton, creating an entirely new fabric structure that does not melt. This unique characteristic coupled with outstanding moisture management makes this knit ideal for use in military, tactical, industrial petrochemical, oil and gas, chemical and other industries.
The CORDURA® NYCO knit will be introduced to the public for the first time ever at INVISTA's booth (#38217) at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City. The Market runs from August 8-12 at the Salt Palace Convention Center. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the benefits of this revolutionary product first-hand.
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.
