Invista’s Cordura brand has given Manhattan Portage, makers of urban lifestyle bags, the Durable Design Achievement Award, at the recently held 2016 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Show.

The award recognises a company or person’s commitment to crafting high performance gear or garments that utilise Cordura fabric in the product design, according to a press release.

Cordura fabric global brand and marketing director, Cindy McNaull said, “Manhattan Portage’s long-term dedication to innovation exists harmoniously with the values of Cordura fabric’s heritage. We are honoured to celebrate our long-standing relationship with Manhattan Portage, and our appreciation for their dedication to durable innovation as we continue to pioneer our future together for the urban commuters of today and the style-setters of tomorrow.”

Su Hwei, CEO of Manhattan Portage said, "It’s an honour to receive Cordura brand’s Durable Design Achievement award. For more than 30 years Cordura fabric has understood our philosophy of “New York Tough,” and helped us bring that to the world; now, we look back at where we have been, and what we have planned for the future and look forward to Cordura brand fabrics being a dedicated part of our journey ahead.” (GK)