Cordura 1000
What is it?
Cordura is a heavy and very tough material most commonly associated with luggage and outdoor gear.
What is it for?
This is the thickest material used in the construction of jumpsuits and as standard is used to reinforce areas subject to the most wear and tear. Any tunnel instructor will tell you the advantage of some well placed patches on their knees, and a great many professional skydivers will offer up the same about their ass. Cordura is a very powerful material for flying and it used as such by those who really need some extra drag on their suit, but the tradeoff is comfort - Cordura is thick and warm.
Black Cordura
Brown Cordura
Charcoal Grey Cordura
Forest Green Cordura
Gold Cordura
Hot Pink Cordura
Kelly Green Cordura
Neon Orange Cordura
Neon Yellow Cordura
Navy Blue Cordura
Neon Green Cordura
Neon Turquoise Cordura
Orange Cordura
Purple Cordura
Royal Blue Cordura
Red Cordura
Red Wine Cordura
Silver Cordura
White Cordura
Yellow Cordura
Cordura 160
What is it?
Cordura 160 is a thinner, lighter version of its big brother.
What is it for?
At the same time both lighter and less porous than Taslan - while still being relatively tough for its weight, Cordura 160 is becoming regarded as one of the best material for pure body flight, especially in the controlled environment of the tunnel where daily wear is less of an issue (for those who don't spend too much time embracing the net and the walls).
Black Cordura 160
Red Cordura 160
White Cordura 160
Lycra® 4-way Spandex
Fuchsia Spandex
Baby Blue Spandex
Black Spandex
Brown Spandex
Forest Green Spandex
Gold Spandex
Navy Blue Spandex
Orange Spandex
Purple Spandex
Royal Blue Spandex
Red Spandex
Red Wine Spandex
Silver Spandex
White Spandex
Nylon
What is it?
Nylon is a generic term for a large family of synthetic polymers that have a huge range of applications throughout our daily lives - first used commercially as toothbrush fibres and subsequently in many fabrics.
What is it for?
We use Nylon as a slick material in areas where speed is important and drag needs to be decreased. It is very useful for lighter people and those who need areas of their suit to operate as fast as possible - such as serious belly flyers.
Baby Blue Nylon
Gold Nylon
Black Nylon
Navy Blue Nylon
Purple Nylon
Red Nylon
Royal Blue Nylon
White Nylon
Taslan
What is it?
Taslan is a woven polyester fabric that is thin and lightweight yet durable. It is also quick-drying and breathable. For many years it has been the primary choice for the construction of jumpsuits.
What is it for?
Taslan is a fine material for making suits, and many contemporary designs are constructed around its qualities. There are suits available that are made almost entirely from Taslan. As flying techniques are better understood and fabric technology advances suits are getting more and more complicated, yet this material remains an essential part of the whole picture.
Neon Turquoise Taslan
Aqua Blue Taslan
Beige Khaki Taslan
Bright Yellow Taslan
Black Taslan
Brown Taslan
Charcoal Grey Taslan
Forest Green Taslan
Gold Taslan
Hot Pink Taslan
Kelly Green Taslan
Mango Yellow Taslan
Neon Orange Taslan
Neon Yellow Taslan
Neon Green Taslan
Navy Blue Taslan
Olive Green Taslan
Orange Taslan
Purple Taslan
Royal Blue Taslan
Red Taslan
Red Wine Taslan
Silver Taslan
Teal Taslan
White Taslan
Windproof Spandex
What is it?
Spandex is celebrated for its exceptional elasticity - it is able to stretch to many times its original size and then return to its original shape. Its correct usage is a very important (and much discussed) element of suit design. We use the highest quality Schoeller wind-proof spandex throughout.
What is it for?
Spandex is used in the areas of a suit where full mobility is required, such as between the legs and under the arms. Different types of suit require mobility in different areas - articulated skydiving suits often utilise spandex in areas where one's parachute harness sits, whereas tunnel suits might have more around the elbows and knees for those elaborate moves and positions used in the tube. The compromise is power. Even wind-proof spandex of the highest quality is not as good for generating power as any of the other construction materials, and the same stretchiness that is its greatest strength is also it greatest weakness as it can shift and flap in the wind.
Baby Blue Windproof Spandex
Black Windproof Spandex
Charcoal Grey Windproof Spandex
Navy Blue Windproof Spandex
Neon Orange Windproof Spandex
Olive Green Windproof Spandex
Royal Blue Windproof Spandex
Red Windproof Spandex
