It's no wonder if you're an officer, whether military or police.
On duty, you are required to wear a uniform and may encounter "NYCO" fabric.

That's because this type of fabric is very popular.
Among officials in Europe and the United States
With outstanding features that meet their usage needs

NYCO is a combination of two distinctive fibers:

NYLON - High strength, tear and abrasion resistance.
COTTON - Provides a soft and comfortable touch while wearing.

It has become a fabric that has both outstanding properties that shine together perfectly.

- The origin of NYCO fabric -

In the previous century (1900 - 2000) until now
Nylon fabric and cotton fabric
They are two prominent fabrics in the clothing and fabric industries.

Nylon fabric is a synthetic fiber that has been tested for use.
and has been well received in the military circles since before World War II.
During that time, the pioneer who brought nylon fabric to be accepted in the industry was
Dupont Chemical Company

During that period, nylon fabric products took over the market share.
and the user's heart reaches 15%

And in the post-World War II era, around 1960
Nylon fabrics have jumped in as an alternative, dominating the military clothing market.
and the overall clothing industry, up to 50%

There are no clear records, but it is believed that NYCO blended fabric experiments
That happened in the half century after the war (1950s onwards).

As NYCO fabrics grow in the US apparel industry,
and creeping into the European and Asia-Pacific markets
PolyCO remains one of the options still being used by European authorities due to its unique features.
Only PolyCo can provide it during the years 1950 - 2000.

- Facts about NYCO -

Is NYCO a fire retardant fabric?
Because if you specify it directly in terms of language and features, NYCO is not.
Fire-resistant fabric (Fire-Resistant) or fire-retardant
But with the properties of the fabric, both definitions of this fabric can be called "non-flammable or non-melting (No-Melt, No-Drip)". The simple meaning is that even if the user has an accident where the body catches fire while wearing NYCO fabric, the fabric will burn and peel off. It will not melt and stick to the user's skin, preventing the fire from spreading to the skin and body of the user (there will be an article that expands on the content of the No-Melt, No-Drip properties for you to read).

What is 50/50 CORDURA NYCO fabric?
The meaning of this label is
The fabric is NYCO (50-nylon/50-cotton).
But it is made by a manufacturer that specializes in highly durable fabrics, such as CORDURA.

What is 50/50 NYCO fabric?
The answer is the same as the 50/50 CORDURA NYCO fabric.
But they may be produced by other manufacturers.

What is NYCO TWILL fabric?
It is a weaving technique to create fabrics with good ventilation properties.
And the fabric is tear-resistant, or what we often see and call Rip-Stop.
Origins in fabrics during the Vietnam War era

- Outstanding features of NYCO fabric -

As mentioned above, NYCO fabric
In high durability, still soft and comfortable to wear and good ventilation.

- The properties that nylon fibers shine in NYCO -

-Ability to maintain the color of the fiber
-High abrasion resistance
-High tensile and tear resistance
-No-Melt, No-Drip

- Disadvantages if it is 100% nylon -

-Waterproof. When the fabric gets wet, the wearer will feel sticky because the fabric sticks to the skin.

Before the year 2000, many people believed that
100% cotton fabric works well in rainforest environments.
But the truth is, 100% nylon fabric performs better.

Because cotton is a natural fiber, it absorbs water and moisture into the fabric.

But with nylon, it is a synthetic fiber, water and moisture will only stick to the surface of the fabric.
and dries twice as fast as cotton fabric.

But there is a slight controversy: when both of these fabric fibers are wet,
Cotton still provides a soft and comfortable feel because the fabric absorbs water.
In contrast, nylon is heavier and clings to the skin because the fabric does not hold water.
Makes the moisture stick to the user's skin and the fabric also adheres to the skin.

However, in the rainforest landscape, nylon still reigns supreme.
Because of its better drainage properties

But in hot, dry terrain like deserts,
Cotton fabric gives a better feel.
Because cotton absorbs moisture better, it provides a cool and comfortable feeling.
And the intensity of the sun and weather became
Factors that help cotton fabric dry faster

- The properties of cotton fibers shine in NYCO -

-Soft and comfortable touch
-Moisture absorption ability
- Ventilation capability

- Disadvantages if it is 100% cotton -

-Color may fade more easily.
-Cotton has some inherent strength, but it will deteriorate over time.
(Like jeans that tear with time and use)
-Absorbs water, so it dries slower (unless there are additional factors such as sunlight, which helps the fabric dry faster)
-It is a heavy inner line.

As can be seen from the above information, NYCO has combined the strengths of both fabrics.
Until only the outstanding features are retained to fill in each other's weaknesses.
This led NYCO to enter the market as a fabric used in military applications.
and more police officers

In addition to the above mentioned, leave with PolyCo fabric fibers.
Which will provide additional information at the end for readers to better understand the options.

- PolyCO fabric -

In the era when NYCO was dominating the market in the second half of the 20th century
Many armies in the European zone still prefer uniforms made from fibers.
PolyCo - Polyester/Cotton

The truth is, PolyCO's production costs are still cheaper than NYCO's.
But it still provides similar features but is inferior in terms of durability.
And it cannot be improved to have fire-resistant or non-burning properties.
(No-Melt, No-Drip) But this type of synthetic material still has the following advantages:
It is already difficult to ignite.

And the key point that made PolyCo win the hearts of European officials is
Fabric that provides excellent protection against low temperatures (cold weather)

This makes PolyCo remain an alternative to European UF Pro manufacturers.
The option is available in a solid color uniform production line.
To officials to be able to adapt appropriately to the situation and mission.


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Article: MATERIALS BREAKDOWN | NYCO (NYLON-COTTON)

Translated by: Thithat Rinchai on February 21, 2021