420D Nylon Oxford Fabric With PVC – Medium-Weight Waterproof Fabric for Bags, Tents and Awnings

Fabric selection usually involves a trade-off between weight and durability. Light fabrics are easy to handle but wear quickly. Heavy fabrics last but add bulk. The 420D Nylon Oxford Fabric With PVC sits in the middle: a 420D nylon base at 340gsm with PVC coating, offering meaningful durability without the weight of 600D or heavier constructions.

Hangzhou Gaoshi Luggage Textile Co., Ltd. has manufactured oxford fabrics since 2002, supplying bag, backpack, tent, and outdoor furniture cover markets.

Why 420D Nylon Fits Medium-Duty Applications

Nylon offers higher tensile strength than polyester at equivalent denier, which means a 420D nylon construction can handle loads that would require a heavier polyester fabric.

The practical advantages for this specification:

• Waterproof PVC backing – blocks moisture for bags and outdoor covers

• Anti-UV treatment – resists sun degradation during outdoor use

• Wrinkle resistance – maintains appearance through storage and handling

• 340gsm weight – substantial enough for main panels without excess bulk

• 200×200 density – tight weave that resists punctures

For products positioned between light daily-use bags and heavy expedition gear, this fabric avoids the compromises at either end.

Key Specifications

A Note on Dyeing and Colour Durability

This fabric uses standard dyeing, which suits indoor and moderate-exposure applications. Buyers specifying fabric for continuous outdoor use should understand the alternatives.

solution dyed polyester fabric embeds pigment in the polymer before fibre extrusion, providing superior UV fade resistance. 100 solution dyed polyester refers to fabric made entirely from solution-dyed yarn, while 600d solution dyed polyester applies the same process to heavier deniers.

dope dyeing of polyester is the technical term for the same process: pigment added to the melt before extrusion. For polyester outdoor applications facing continuous sun exposure, solution dyeing extends service life significantly compared with surface dyeing.

Where UV exposure is intermittent—awnings used seasonally, bags used daily but stored indoors—standard dyeing combined with the anti-UV treatment on this fabric is adequate.

Applications

Fabric Comparison

FAQ

Q1: Is this fabric waterproof?
A: Yes. The PVC backing makes this 420d nylon oxford fabric with PVC waterproof, protecting contents from rain and moisture.

Q2: What is the advantage of nylon over polyester?
A: Nylon offers higher tensile strength at equivalent denier, so a 420D nylon construction handles loads that would require heavier polyester.

Q3: Does this fabric have UV protection?
A: Yes. The fabric is specified as anti-UV, which resists sun degradation during outdoor use.

Q4: Can this fabric be specified with solution-dyed yarn?
A: solution dyed polyester fabric options are available where greater UV colour stability is required.

Q5: What is the difference between dope dyeing and standard dyeing?
A: dope dyeing of polyester embeds pigment in the fibre before extrusion, offering superior UV stability compared with surface dyeing.

Q6: What is the weight of this fabric?
A: 340gsm, a medium-weight construction suited to bags, tents, and awnings.

Q7: What is the MOQ?
A: Typically 1000m, with monthly capacity around 2,000,000m.

Q8: Is this fabric safe for children's products?
A: Yes. The fabric can meet REACH, ROHS, and EN71-3 standards.

Get a Quote

Ready to source medium-weight waterproof fabric for your bag or outdoor product line? Contact Hangzhou Gaoshi Luggage Textile Co., Ltd. today.

Tel: +86-571-22917799
Email: [email protected]
Address: No.88 Yinxin Rd., Yaqian Town, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang, China

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