What is ballistic nylon?
Originally developed for use in bulletproof vests, genuine American-made 1050 denier nylon is one of the toughest fabrics in the world. While some luggage manufacturers have tried to imitate this fabric, the American-made Allied Signal Fibers Tru-Ballistic 1050 denier fabric meets U.S. Military Specification #MIL-C-12369F-GL. Always know what you are buying! • What is the definition of “Denier” in Ballistic Nylon? “Denier” refers to the weight, NOT the strength of an individual fiber that goes into making a fabric. Therefor, a higher denier count does not indicate a stronger fabric, it just means a heavier fabric. Strength and abrasion resistance are achieved through molecular manipulation, or how a fabric is stretched, spun, or woven. These characteristics are measured through tenacity (strength per denier), breaking strength (tenacity x denier) and toughness. Laboratory tests prove that the Tru-Ballistic 1050 denier fabric is the strongest and most durable fabric for its denier weigh
As a material developed for protection and abrasion resistance, ballistic nylon has a long history of use in a number of different applications over the years. Here is some background on the nature of ballistic nylon, how it came to be developed, and what we continue to use the fabric for today. Ballistic nylon made its first appearance during World War II. The idea was to develop and industrial strength nylon material that would provide additional protection for troops serving on combat areas. The task was taken on by the DuPont corporation, which tried several weaves and formulas before coming up with a durable nylon that could be used to create the flak jackets worn by a number of United States airmen beginning in 1942. The main purpose of these stronger jackets was to help deflect shrapnel and other types of flying debris that resulted from gunfire and artillery shell explosions within the immediate area. Given the intended purpose for the nylon product, the material was dubbed bal
Ballistic nylon was named “Ballistic” because it is used in conjunction with Kevlar or Spectra to make bullet proof vests. Although it is extremely tough, it has a remarkably smooth texture so it is not abrasive and does not collect dirt and lint. • How do I clean my Ballistic nylon bag? You can clean your Ballistic nylon product with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use chemicals. • How can I contact Authentic Traveler? Authentic Traveler 9244 Jordan Avenue Chatsworth, CA 91311 (800) 826-7221 Monday to Friday, (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST) FAX (818) 407-9501 E-mail Us. • How do I get on your mailing list? Click here to Register Online. • How do I get off your mailing list? If you do not want to receive e-mails from us, you can let us know at mailboxN@authentictraveler.com. • Can I buy a Tamrac Camera Bag from Authentic Traveler? Authentic Traveler is the exclusive retailer of Tamrac Luggage and Computer cases only. We do not sell Tamrac Camera Bags online, but you can visit www.tamrac.com to
