Cordura®
Polyamide is considered to be the most durable material for making professional panniers and bags. Is is often used by army, secret service and the most reputable outdoor equipment producer. The material is resistant to mechanical damages, a special weave stops a possible tear. In addition we expose Cordura to permanent impregnating agent- coating an inner side of Cordura with a polymer resin with PVC. An outside coat- Teflon® makes water drip on the surface without being soaked.
Usage : Expert, Classic and Twist panniers.
Do not mix up this material with Codura or Codra– cheap and undurable sample with impermanent impregnat.
Cordura compared with the popular fabrics used for panniers.
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| Cordura ® - 3,000 cycles | Nylon - 1,000 cycles |
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| Cotton - 700 cycles | Polyester - 700 cycles |
Fabrics were exposed to Modified Wyzenbeck Test.
Fabric damage treated with sandpaper, measured in cycles
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Securo 680
Polyester fabric coated with PVC. It is less durable than Cordura. Thanks to smooth nap it is easier to clean. It is also waterproof.
Usage : Dry panniers and back part (from wheel side) of Classic, Expert and Twist panniers.
Other Components
Straps
Polypropylene, 2,5 cm or 2 cm wide, black.
Buckles and fasteners
Well-known Italian producer 2M.
Zips
(used in safe hatch pocket )
Heavy Duty, weave gr 7, reinforced zip head, convenient pullers.
Stiff plate
Polypropylene plate 2mm or 3 mm thick, unbreakable, with shape memory.
Reflective panels
Firmly attached to the material, visible from up to 600 metres!
Threads
Polyamide, very durable
Hooks and fittings
Steel, double zinc-plated, 2 mm thick. Virtually indestructible, attached with double steel thread.
Seams
Hot sealing seams for a full waterproofness, in Dry panniers panels are heat welded.
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