MILSPEC Materials

Tactical Corsets are made from MILSPEC materials so that you don't need a carrying case to protect your corset, your corset is a protective carrier.

MILSPEC 1000 Denier Cordura Nylon Outer Construction

1000 Denier INVISTA CORDURA® fabric is the MILSPEC gold standard of long-lasting durability and resistance to abrasions, tears and scuffs. Cordura gives a tactical corset the toughness of military gear.

Ounce for ounce, CORDURA® fabric is more durable than other fabrics. No matter the application, CORDURA® fabric offers a superior strength-to-weight ratio, making it a first-choice for durable fabrics.

For example, classic CORDURA® fabrics made from INVISTA high tenacity, air-jet textured nylon are:

  • 10X more durable than cotton duck
  • 3X more durable than standard polyester
  • 2X more durable than standard nylon

CORDURA® fabric is resistant to abrasions, tears, and scuffs--all the qualities expected from a high performance fabric. So regardless of the activity, wearers will benefit from the durability of CORDURA® fabric.

CORDURA® is a trademark of INVISTA for durable fabrics.

MILSPEC Mil-W-43668 PALS Nylon Webbing 

Tactical Corsets are made with MILSPEC Mil-W-43668 Type III and IIIA nylon PALS webbing for superior strength. PALS is spaced 1.5" wide and 1" apart vertically. It is also referred to as A-A-55301 Type 3 & 3a cal.

Mil-W-43668 (A-A-55301)

 Type Width (inch) Thickness (inch) Weight per Liner yd (oz) Breaking Strength (lbs)
  III 1 +/- 1/16 0.046 +/- 0.007 0.5 1000

 III (alternate) 1 +/- 1/16 0.046 +/- 0.007 —– 1000

MILSPEC ITW Nexus Ghillietex Side-Release Buckles

MILSPEC side-release fastex buckles are built to last and quick to release and adjust. They're available in black, tan and green to match corset fabrics. We can also supply newly available shiny metal buckles for custom corsets.

MILSPEC V-T-295 Nylon Thread

Tactical Corsets are made with V-T-295 Type II, Class A Thread which is the most commonly used thread in tactical gear. Generally sizes E, F and FF (69, 92 and 138) are used. For sewers using home and lighter commercial machines E/69 is the heaviest thread that will generally work.

Tex Size Govt. Size Ply Tensile Strength (Lb.) MinYds. Per Lb. MaxYds. Per Lb.
T-69 E 3 9 5,201 7,800
T-92 F 3 or 4 11.8 3,601 5,200
T-138 FF 3 17.5 2,601 3,600

MILSPEC MIL-T-5038  Edge Binding Reinforcement Tape

Reinforcement tape is used to bind the edges of Tactical Corsets to make them tough enough to survive anything you can.

This webbing is produced in 5 types and 3 classes:

  • Type II – Tape, herringbone twill weave
  • Type III – Tape, Plain weave
  • Type IV – Webbing, Double plain weave
  • Type V – Tape, Herringbone twill weave
  • Type VI – Tape, Herringbone twill weave
  • Class 1 – Critical use (shuttle loom, nylon 6,6)
  • Class 1A – Critical use (shuttleless loom, nylon 6,6)
  • Class 2 – Non-critical use (shuttle or shuttles loom nylon 6 or nylon 6,6)
Mil-T-5038
Type Width (inch)

=/- 1/32

 Thickness (inch) Weight per
Liner yd (oz)		 Breaking
Strength (lbs)
II 1 .025 – .035 .40 900
II 1 1/2 .025 – .035 .60 1300
II 2 .025 – .035 .80 1700
III 3/8 .015 – .025 .12 200
III 1/2 .015 – .025 .15 250
III 3/4 .015 – .025 .20 400
III 1 .015 – .025 .30 525
III 1 1/2 .015 – .025 .40 850
IV 1/2 .030 – .040 .35 550
IV 5/8 .030 – .040 .40 625
IV 1 .030 – .040 .50 1000
IV 1 1/8 .030 – .040 .60 1100
IV 1 1/2 .030 – .040 .75 1500
V 3/4 .020 – .030 .20 500
VI 3/4 .020 – .030 .20 425

Spiral Steel Corset Boning

Tactical corsets incorporate vertical channels of spiral steel boning which combines with the horizontal webbing to provide unparallelled structural strength.

Wicking Mesh Liner Inner Construction

The comfortable wicking mesh inside the corset works like the wicking shirts soldiers wear under vests to transfer moisture away from your body.

Tactical Gear Making Links

DIY Tactical

Tactical Materials specs are provided by the awesome DIY Tactical, the resource for tactical gear makers and the DIY Tactical store supplying of materials.

MILSPEC Monkey

Milspec Monkey is an awesome guy with awesome gear designs in his store, gear reviews and gearmaking information. He's also a Bay Area neighbor and colleague. We swear by the MILSPEC Monkey Stealth Combat Admin Pouch for EDC.