Ballistic Nylon vs. Nylon Canvas Headcovers, What's the Difference? – Rose & Fire

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Above is a picture demonstrating the differences between ballistic nylon and nylon canvas. Ballistic nylon was developed in the 1940s by DuPont in an attempt to make a bulletproof fabric (hence the name "ballistic") for our military. The attempt failed, so please don't try to stop bullets with your headcover. However, they did make an incredibly durable lightweight fabric. It has since been adapted for use in premium rugged luggage and other travel gear. Ballistic Nylon Nylon Canvas 2x2 basket weave 1080 denier yarns Stiffer than 1x1 nylon canvas Somewhat stronger than nylon canvas Available only in black Favored for military applications and luggage 1x1 plain weave 1000 denier yarns More fluid drape than ballistic nylon Very strong Available in many colors Favored for outdoor/hiking gear and backpacks Nylon canvas is similar, but differs in important ways. Ballistic nylon and nylon