Exploring Ballistic Nylon: The Secret Behind Why It's So Durable？
When it comes to ballistic nylon, the first thing that comes to mind for many people is TUMI. TUMI is a brand that was born in the United States in 1975 and is famous for its travel bags and business backpacks. Indeed, this brand uses a fabric called ballistic nylon and adds a special coating technology called FXT. This material makes TUMI’s bags very wear-resistant, with a lifespan far exceeding that of other brands, and even reaches military standards.
FXT ballistic nylon fabric
How durable is this ballistic nylon? It is said that TUMI’s unique FXT ballistic nylon fabric combines weaving technology with special coating technology, and its wear resistance far exceeds military standards. After 3,500 high-speed wear tests, it is not a problem to use it for more than ten years. This is beyond the reach of other similar products, which also established TUMI’s leading position in the market. Later, after being improved by DuPont, it entered the civilian field. Because of its extraordinary wear and tear resistance, many outdoor adventure products use this fabric.
Ballistic nylon has irreplaceable strength, and its durability is twice that of ordinary nylon, three times that of polyester fabric, and 10 times that of cotton canvas. In addition to its smooth touch and bright and lasting color, the quality and texture of bags made of this material are also unmatched by other materials.
The original specification of ballistic nylon was 18 ounces (2×2 basket weave made of 1050D high-strength nylon yarn), and later referred to any nylon fabric made of “ballistic weave”, with 840D and 1680D specifications. The larger the number in front of D, the thicker the nylon thread, and the woven ballistic nylon fabric is also thicker, stronger, and more waterproof.
Tracer tracking system
TUMI Tracer was launched and patented in 1999. This program records, identifies and manages customers’ main luggage through product identification brand names. This exclusive free program helps customers track their lost or stolen TUMI bags.
OMEGA Closure System
The patented closure system reduces the risk of zipper damage, and the zipper head is easy to separate and replace. No need to replace a new zipper, which reduces the cost of zipper repair to a certain extent.
Bag stacking system
Most of TUMI’s backpacks and briefcases are equipped with a back cover that can slide over the suitcase pull rod, making it easy to stack heavier bags, making travel easier, which is very practical for friends who travel frequently.
Final
TUMI displays a wide range of bag series, but its main products are travel bags and business bags. Since the brand was established, TUMI has paid more attention to materials and functions than appearance design. There is also a common problem here – some models are heavy in themselves, and if you add a laptop, you will get tired and your back will ache and you can’t carry it. Fortunately, most models have weight written in the product introduction. If you are particularly concerned about weight, you must remember to check the weight! After 30 years of development, TUMI has become a leader in the production of high-end travel series, business supplies and accessories.
