Recovery Materials (Fabrics, Webbings, and More!)

This page summarizes the different materials used on Recovery-related projects (i.e. parachutes, shock cord lengths, deployment bags and more).

• For details on suppliers for these materials, visit the Recovery Materials Suppliers page.
• For details on testing these materials, visit the Recovery Materials Testing page.
• For more details on webbing material selection, visit the Hermes Webbing Material page.

Fabric

• MIL-C-7020 Type III (nylon, ~1.6 oz/yd² and 100–160 CFM/ft²)
• F-111 (nylon, 3–5 CFM/ft²)