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バリスティックナイロン

Meanings

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noun

ballistic nylon

A tough, abrasion-resistant nylon fabric originally developed for military flak jackets; now commonly used in luggage, backpacks, and outdoor gear.

このバッグはバリスティックナイロン製せいで、とても丈じょう夫ぶです。
This bag is made of ballistic nylon and is very durable.

Written forms

バリスティック・ナイロン
- バリスティックナイロン
  Variant with interpunct, also seen in product names and technical writing.
- バリスティック・ナイロン

Similar words

コーデュラ
Cordura is a brand of high-tenacity nylon fabric often compared to ballistic nylon; both are used in heavy-duty gear, but Cordura may have a softer hand.

Etymology

From English 'ballistic nylon'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the term refers to the fabric's original military application.