Choose camouflage fabric as two specifications: the pattern and the cloth underneath it. A colorway or pattern name does not establish fiber, weave, denier, weight, finish, width, or authenticity. Those fields must be verified separately for the exact product.
Start with the construction
The current catalog includes camouflage products described as NyCo ripstop, nylon ripstop, 1000D nylon, and poly/cotton twill. Those constructions serve different fabrication needs even when their printed patterns look related.
| Field | What to record | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Exact listed name and source | Appearance and provenance cannot be inferred from a thumbnail |
| Fiber | Nylon, cotton blend, polyester blend, or exact ratio | Changes hand, moisture response, heat sensitivity, and care |
| Weave | Ripstop, twill, plain, basket, or another construction | Changes texture, drape, tear behavior, and sewing |
| Weight or denier | The unit and value stated for that cloth | Separates apparel-weight, pack-weight, and heavier-duty routes |
| Finish | Only the coating or treatment actually documented | Do not infer DWR, waterproofing, or FR from the pattern |
| Width and cut | Usable width and sales format | Controls yield and pattern placement |
What NyCo means
NyCo is shorthand for a nylon/cotton blend, but the abbreviation does not state the exact ratio, weave, weight, or treatment. Check the listed composition and construction. A NyCo ripstop should not be grouped with 1000D nylon simply because both use a camouflage print.
Trademarked patterns require proof
If a project requires a named or trademarked pattern, verify the exact product and supporting source. Similar-looking artwork is not evidence that a fabric is an authorized pattern. Use the product title, pattern name, supplier record, and any available documentation together.
Before ordering
- Compare a physical sample under the lighting in which the finished item will be used.
- Confirm pattern direction and the extra yardage needed for layout or matching.
- Record fiber, weave, width, and sales unit in the purchase note.
- Ask before ordering if provenance, finish, or origin documentation is required.
Browse the Camouflage and NyCo collection. Use CORDURA® vs ripstop nylon for construction differences and the spec-sheet guide for the final check.
Reference
Brookwood’s military fabric overview and 70D nylon line show that fiber, construction, print, and finish are separate choices. Their specifications apply to Brookwood products, not automatically to NY Tarp inventory.