FIBERS
We work with a wide range of performance based fibers.
Our choices are based on optimizing the functionality of
the construction and the interaction of the components
in the narrow fabric. Some of the fibers and
characteristics are listed below:
| |
para-aramid
(Kevlar) |
meta-aramid
(Nomex) - spun |
Vectran |
high-performance polyethlyene (Spectra) |
|
color |
yellow or black |
dyed |
white |
white |
tenacity
gr/denier |
23 |
2.3-3.5 |
26-29 |
30-40 |
|
effect of heat |
decomposes at 900F |
carbonizes at 800F |
melts at 530F |
melts at about 300F |
|
abrasion
resistance |
fair |
good |
excellent |
excellent |
UV
resistance |
fair |
good |
good |
good |
acid
resistance |
good except
strong mineral acids |
unaffected by most |
generally excellent |
generally excellent |
alkali
resistance |
good except
strong mineral bases |
generally good |
generally excellent |
generally excellent |
Fiber information above from Textile
World Manmade Fiber Chart and manufacturers of fibers. |
