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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.