From Evans:
For over 60 years, Evans has been an innovator in drumhead manufacturing and design. As the creator of the first synthetic drumhead and other revolutionary products such as EMAD, Hydraulics, and the UV1 series, Evans drumheads are designed with the intent of solving problems for drummers. Regarded for high quality and consistency all Evans drumheads are made in the USA and feature Level 360 Technology.
Evans Hybrid Coated snare heads feature a weave of two unique fibers originally intended for use on marching snare drums. The Hybrid can hold up to the heaviest of hitters and offers a unique, coated wear-resistant texture, which is perfect for brushes.