500D Cordura® Nylon vs 600D Polyester

500D Cordura Nylon vs 600D Polyester

We have received many questions regarding the differences between 500D Cordura Nylon and 600D Polyester. I have put together a diagram and some supporting information to help better explain the differences between these two fantastic fabrics. Both the 500D Nylon and the 600D Polyester fabrics are great performers for hunting & outdoor projects. Hopefully the diagram below helps explain the differences.

500D Cordura Nylon vs 600D Polyester

Fabric Strength

The Cordura name is synonymous with ruggedness and strength so it scores a 5 out of 5 in our scale. Nylon is typically a stronger fiber than polyester and the 500D Nylon is no exception. However, the 600D Poly Oxford fabric is a very versatile as well. This fabric weighs nearly the same as the 500D Cordura Nylon and is used for rugged, durable products ranging from backpacks, camping chairs and hunting blinds. When fabric strength is important, our 500D Cordura Nylon is definitely stronger than the 600D Poly but they are both good choices for a strong solution.

Print Colorfastness

The 500D Cordura® Nylon scores better here due to the fact it is pigment printed instead of transfer printed. It might not look as nice, but it will definitely do better against the sun’s UV rays than the transfer printed poly will. 600D Poly Oxford is transfer printed and tends to fade faster in direct sunlight.

Print Quality

As mentioned above, the 600D polyester fabric utilizes transfer printing that achieves stunning detail and image quality. Together with the smooth print surface of the polyester, it produces an almost photographic image. This earns it a full 2 point advantage over the 500D nylon. The pigment printed nylon looks great – but the textured surface of the nylon fabric along with the pigment printing tend to give it more rugged and less defined print lines.

Water Repellency

Both fabrics come equipped with DWR (Durable Water Repellency) and PU coating on the back. This is the industry standard for waterproofing outdoor fabrics. The 500D Cordura scores slightly higher because of it receiving a 2 pass PU coating (thicker) where the 600D polyester receives a 1 pass. When it’s all said and done, this doesn’t make a whole lot of difference, but we have to give a slight edge to the 500D Cordura Nylon here.

Check out our Waterproof Test

Cleanability

Both fabrics are 100% synthetic and have DWR treatment. This makes them both resistant to mold and mildew while allowing them to shed any water-based mess like a true champion. However, as mentioned above, the polyester has a slicker surface than the textured, rugged feel of the nylon. This scores the 600D Polyester a 5 out of 5 on our scale for its ease of cleaning – just dampen a cloth… wipe and go!

Burlap is awful in comparison. These fabrics are perfect for hunting blinds.

Affordability

With all the bells and whistles that come with these fabrics, it comes as no surprise they are towards the higher end of our fabric pricing range. They’re going to run a little more than, say, cotton t-shirt fabric. However, the old adage “you get what you pay for” applies here as much as anywhere. These fabrics are constructed to take abuse. They will last longer and perform outdoors brilliantly. The 500D Cordura Nylon, with the extra strength characteristics, costs about 25% more than the 600D polyester.

Shadowblock / Concealment

The 600D Poly and 500D Cordura Nylon are both tightly woven and built similarly. We’re giving the edge here to the 500D Cordura because it’s a little bulkier, thicker and has the extra PU coating on it. Plus, the back of the nylon fabric tends to have a little bit of the camo print “bleed through” where the back of the 600D Poly fabric is just plain white. One exception to this – the 600D Poly | Shadowblock Backing- Mossy Oak Break-up Country – 60″ has a shadowblocking black PU coating. This is the ultimate fabric to hide you and to keep your shadows hidden on a sunny morning.

  • 500D Cordura Nylon - Mossy Oak Break-up Fabric

    500D Cordura® Nylon – Mossy Oak Break Up – 60″

    $20.42 / yd
  • Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades - 600D Poly Fabric

    600D Poly – Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades – 57/58″

    $14.65 / yd

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  • A-TACS-IX-1oz-Silpoly

    1.1oz Silpoly – A-TACS iX – 58″

    $19.45 / yd
  • Cordura Nylon Ranger Green

    1000D Cordura® Nylon – Solid – Ranger Green – 60″

    $17.06 / yd
  • A-TACS IX 1000D Nylon

    1000D Cordura® Nylon – A-TACS IX – 59/60″

    $23.04 / yd
  • M81 Woodland 1000D Cordura Nylon Fabric

    1000D Cordura® Nylon – M81 Woodland – 59/60″

    $23.04 / yd
  • Multicam Fabric - Original 1000D Nylon

    1000D Cordura® Nylon – MultiCam® – 59/60″

    $26.95 / yd
  • 1000D Cordura® Nylon – Vietnam Tiger Stripe™ – 59/60″

    $22.75 / yd
  • 200D Nylon Oxford - Black

    200D Nylon Oxford – 4.5 oz – PU Coating and DWR – Black – 60″

    $8.75 / yd
  • 200D Nylon Oxford - Safety Orange

    200D Nylon Oxford – 4.5 oz – PU Coating and DWR – Safety Orange – 60″

    $8.75 / yd
  • 200D Nylon Oxford - Solid Tan

    200D Nylon Oxford – 4.5 oz – PU Coating and DWR – Tan – 60″

    $8.75 / yd
  • 500D Cordura® Nylon – Solid – Ranger Green – 60″

    $13.95 / yd
  • 500D Cordura Nylon – Mossy Oak® Duck Blind – 60″

    $20.42 / yd
  • Realtree Max-5 - 500D Cordura Nylon

    500D Cordura Nylon – Realtree Max-5 – 60″

    $20.42 / yd
  • Realtree-Max-7 500D Cordura Nylon

    500D Cordura Nylon – Realtree Max-7 – 60″

    $20.42 / yd
  • M81 Woodland 500D Cordura Nylon Fabric

    500D Cordura Nylon – M81 Woodland – 60″

    $20.42 / yd
  • Realtree AP Mini - 500D Cordura Nylon Fabric

    500D Cordura Nylon – Realtree Mini AP – 60″

    $20.42 / yd
  • 500D Cordura Nylon – Realtree Timber – 60″

    $20.42 / yd
  • A-TACS IX 500D Nylon

    500D Cordura® Nylon – A-TACS IX – 60″

    $20.95 / yd
  • A-TACS-LE-X-500D-Nylon

    500D Cordura® Nylon – A-TACS LE-X – 59/60″

    $20.95 / yd
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    500D Cordura® Nylon – Desert Tiger Stripe™ – 60″

    $20.42 / yd
  • Kryptek Altitude - 500D Cordura Nylon

    500D Cordura® Nylon – Kryptek® Altitude™ – 59/60″

    $21.95 / yd
  • Kryptek - Obskura Transitional - 500D Cordura Nylon

    500D Cordura® Nylon – Kryptek® Obskura™ Transitional™ – 59/60″

    $21.95 / yd
  • 500D Cordura Nylon - Mossy Oak Break-up Fabric

    500D Cordura® Nylon – Mossy Oak Break Up – 60″

    $20.42 / yd
  • Mossy Oak Original Bottomland - 500D Cordura Nylon

    500D Cordura® Nylon – Mossy Oak Original Bottomland – 60″

    $20.42 / yd
  • Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades 500D Nylon

    500D Cordura® Nylon – Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades – 60″

    $20.42 / yd
  • Multicam Fabric - Original 500D Nylon

    500D Cordura® Nylon – MultiCam® – 60″

    $23.57 / yd
  • Realtree Edge 500D Nylon - Camo Fabric Depot

    500D Cordura® Nylon – Realtree Edge™ – 60″

    $20.42 / yd
  • Realtree Xtra 500D Nylon

    500D Cordura® Nylon – Realtree Xtra – 60″

    $20.42 / yd
  • Realtree Xtra Green - 500D Cordura Nylon

    500D Cordura® Nylon – Realtree Xtra Green – 60″

    $20.42 / yd
  • Multicam Arid - 500D Cordura Nylon Fabric

    500D Cordura® Nylon – MultiCam® Arid – 60″

    $24.75 / yd
  • Multicam-Tropic-500D-Nylon

    500D Cordura® Nylon – MultiCam® Tropic – 60″

    $24.75 / yd