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Cargo Webbing and Recovery Straps

Nylon v.s. Polypropylene Webbing

Introduced by DuPont in the mid-1900's, as the primary covering for flak jackets and aircraft coverings during WWII and Vietnam War, ballistic fabric was retired from military applications in the 1970's when lighter weight Kevlar and ceramic plates offered higher levels of ballistic protection. Ballistic fabric has been a staple of the commercial textile industry since the late-70's as a component textile for bag and luggage manufacturers.

Ballistic fabric is unique in its construction, consisting of a high tenacity and multifilament yarn; woven with a 2x2 basket weave - commonly called 'ballistic weave.' Ballistic fabric denier can vary depending on the supplier, but the most common deniers are 840 and 1680.

840-denier vs 1680-denier

Fabric

Characteristics

Popular Applications

840-denier

lightweight fabric, more flexible applications

Luggage, bag bases, motorcycle jackets

1680-denier

heavyweight fabric, more rigid applications

Outdoor pack coverings, firearm cases, tactical vests

Available Inventory

DirecTex stocks a great selection of high-quality ballistic fabric in various deniers, materials, and coatings.

DirecTex offers low-cost wholesale pricing to business and government agencies. Contact DirecTex to learn more about our product lines. DirecTex specializes in custom manufactured components and subassemblies for your projects.​​​​
LETS TALK!

We’re here. We’re free. For real.

Click the link, fill out the form and we’ll be in touch at the earliest.

Or simply reach us at any of the offices listed!

SALES OFFICES

CALIFORNIA

5510 Grace Pl #4112,
Commerce,
CA 90022,
United States

Phone: +1 888-711-3297
 

ALABAMA

304 S Leighton Ave,
Anniston,
AL 36207,
United States

Phone:+1 888-711-3297
 

COLORADO

370 Miners Dr. Ste#12,
Lafayette,
CO 80026
United States

Phone: +1 303-664-1000
 

MEXICO

C. Juan Ruiz de Alarcón 235,
Col Americana, Obrera,
44140 Guadalajara, Jalisco,
Mexico

Phone:+1 888-711-3297
DISTRIBUTION

COMMERCE

CALIFORNIA

BOULDER

COLORADO
 

OXFORD 

ALABAMA

CHICAGO

ILLINOIS
 

GUADALAJARA

MEXICO
 

DONGGUAN

CHINA

Cargo Webbing and Recovery Straps

Nylon v.s. Polypropylene Webbing

Introduced by DuPont in the mid-1900's, as the primary covering for flak jackets and aircraft coverings during WWII and Vietnam War, ballistic fabric was retired from military applications in the 1970's when lighter weight Kevlar and ceramic plates offered higher levels of ballistic protection. Ballistic fabric has been a staple of the commercial textile industry since the late-70's as a component textile for bag and luggage manufacturers.

Ballistic fabric is unique in its construction, consisting of a high tenacity and multifilament yarn; woven with a 2x2 basket weave - commonly called 'ballistic weave.' Ballistic fabric denier can vary depending on the supplier, but the most common deniers are 840 and 1680.

840-denier vs 1680-denier

Fabric

Characteristics

Popular Applications

840-denier

lightweight fabric, more flexible applications

Luggage, bag bases, motorcycle jackets

1680-denier

heavyweight fabric, more rigid applications

Outdoor pack coverings, firearm cases, tactical vests

Available Inventory

DirecTex stocks a great selection of high-quality ballistic fabric in various deniers, materials, and coatings.

DirecTex offers low-cost wholesale pricing to business and government agencies. Contact DirecTex to learn more about our product lines. DirecTex specializes in custom manufactured components and subassemblies for your projects.​​​​
LETS TALK!

We’re here. We’re free. For real.

Click the link, fill out the form and we’ll be in touch at the earliest.

Or simply reach us at any of the offices listed!

SALES OFFICES

CALIFORNIA

5510 Grace Pl #4112,
Commerce,
CA 90022,
United States

Phone: +1 888-711-3297
 

ALABAMA

304 S Leighton Ave,
Anniston,
AL 36207,
United States

Phone:+1 888-711-3297
 

COLORADO

370 Miners Dr. Ste#12,
Lafayette,
CO 80026
United States

Phone: +1 303-664-1000
 

MEXICO

C. Juan Ruiz de Alarcón 235,
Col Americana, Obrera,
44140 Guadalajara, Jalisco,
Mexico

Phone:+1 888-711-3297
DISTRIBUTION

COMMERCE

CALIFORNIA

BOULDER

COLORADO
 

OXFORD 

ALABAMA

CHICAGO

ILLINOIS
 

GUADALAJARA

MEXICO
 

DONGGUAN

CHINA