#Yarn & Fiber

2025-07-31

INVISTA advances CORDURA® brand and nylon business to meet evolving customer needs

INVISTA today announced its continued investment in the CORDURA® brand and the nylon textile market, emphasizing the company's strategic focus on innovation, customer collaboration, and global supply chain excellence.

Earlier this year, INVISTA announced its decision to retain ownership of its nylon fibers business following acomprehensive review of strategic alternatives. This decision reflects confidence in the long-term value of the CORDURA® brand, airbag, and industrial fibers businesses. Additionally, this highlights INVISTA’s unique ability to supply both filament and staple berry compliant fibers, ensuring customers have access to materials that are consistent, reliable materials that meet regulatory requirements over the long term.

In parallel, INVISTA is ramping up investment in new business development, marketing, and fiber and fabric innovation initiatives within the CORDURA® brand. These efforts aim to deliver next-generation performance fabrics and drive value for customers across the outdoor, workwear, military, and lifestyle sectors.

“INVISTA’s nylon business — including the CORDURA® brand — remains a critical part of our portfolio,” said BrookVickery, INVISTA president and CEO. “We are excited about the future and the opportunity to grow with our customers through continued investment, innovation, and collaboration.”

“We’re making targeted investments to strengthen the brand and build new opportunities for our customers and value-chain partners,” said Jeff Kugele, EVP of Downstream Nylon Fibers. “With a focus on durable innovation and long-term value creation, the future of CORDURA® is strong.”

As a global manufacturer with a broad portfolio spanning chemical intermediates, polymers, and fibers, INVISTAremains committed to reliable supply, innovation, and long-term customer partnerships. As part of that commitment, the company plans to invest more than $500 million (USD) over the next five years to strengthen and grow its global business. These investments build on more than $2 billion (USD) already invested since 2014.

To learn more about INVISTA’s investment strategy and innovations across its portfolio—including the CORDURA® brand—visit www.CORDURA.com.

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