1 ¼” EMT conduit made by Allied (Calconduit) may not be bendable to 90 degrees by a hand bender.
1 ¼” EMT conduit made by Republic (Nucor) and sold at Lowe’s is bendable to 90 degrees by a hand bender. Unlike Allied which has a bright sheen, possibly due to higher chrome content of the metal Republic has a dull sheen possibly due to higher tin content.