500 cordura vs 1000 cordura

[Kmarks]

What is the difference between 1000 cordura and 500 cordura?

Durability? Strength? Breathability?

I know the Kesteral is 1000 cordura, but the Flex is 500 cordura.

I am planning out a new saddle and was curious.

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[skell]

"The “D” in 1000D refers to the denier, probably the most talked about stat. It’s a unit of measurement for the weight of yarn but shouldn’t be used as an indication of strength. How denier is measured is a little convoluted. It is the weight in grams of 9000 meters of yarn. So 1000D would weigh 1000 grams for a 9000-meter length. In turn, 500D would weigh 500 grams."

Info pulled from here if you're looking for more...

https://www.carryology.com/insights...-nylon-vs-cordura-heavy-duty-durable-fabrics/

Both are plenty strong for making a saddle. Especially if you are doubling up the material. My DIY kestrel is 2 layers of 500D.

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[MaxJac]

Sure about that? 9000 meter equals about 9490 yards and 1000 gram equals about 35oz. That would be super light thread. I don’t have the correct answer, just applied common sense and wondered...

 

[skell]

Sure about that? 9000 meter equals about 9490 yards and 1000 gram equals about 35oz. That would be super light thread. I don’t have the correct answer, just applied common sense and wondered...

I hear what your saying...but I can't find a differing definition.

https://sciencing.com/how-8208660-calculate-denier.html

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Units_of_textile_measurement#Denier

https://www.servicethread.com/blog/denier-test-astm-d1907-by-skein-method-video

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