This is a Ballistic Nylon fabric with a polyurethane coating on the back and durable water repellent finish on the front. It offers exceptional abrasion, puncture and tear resistance. It is often used for applications like soft-sided luggage, packs, knee, seat and calf strengthening on work wear, motorcycle chaps and apparel, office furniture, work and tool belts, and other items where abrasion resistance is a key characteristic. Ballistic nylon fabric is typically a 2x2 basket weave which provides a rough fabric texture. Contrary to the name, "Ballistic" nylon is not bulletproof.