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ARAMID & OTHER SPECIALIZED YARN
Aramid fibers are a class of heat-resistant and strong synthetic fibers. They are used either in 100% form or blended with other types of fibers to obtain various properties depending of the final end-use. In this category, we also included fibers that are not aramid but have similar properties and are often use in combination with them.
Fibre type |
Characteristics |
Major end uses |
ARAMIDS (Kevlar, Twaron Nomex, Conex and other) |
- Does not melt
- Highly flame resistant
- High strength
- High resistance to stretch
- Maintains its shape and form at high temperature
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Hot gas filtration fabrics, protective clothing, military helmets, structural composite for aircrafts and boats, sailcloth, tires, ropes and cables, mechanical rubber goods, marine and sporting goods
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BASOFIL |
- Heat stability
- Low flammability
- High wear performance
- Solvent resistance
- Ultra violet resistance
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- Aircraft blockers
- High temperature filter medias
- Fire service
- Home furnishing (mattress ticking)
- Industrial apparel
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CHLOROFIBERS
Rhovyl |
- Thermal insulation
- Wicking of moisture
- Flame retardancy
- Resistance to meldew and fungi
- Resistance to acids, bases, reducing and oxidizing agents
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Apparel: Underwear, hosiery, sports wear, fleece and fake fur, chi
Fabrics: Drapes, wall coverings, curtains, trimmings and upholstery
Other: filtration, hygiene, bedding, Fire and cold protection
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MODACRYLIC |
- Soft
- Resilient
- Abrasion and flame resistant
- Quick drying
- Resists acids and alkalies
- Retains shape
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Apparel: Deep pile coats, trims, linings, simulated furs, wigs and hairpieces
Fabrics: Fleece fabris, industrial fabrics, knit pile fabric backings, non-woven fabrics
Home Furnishing: Awnings, blankets, carpets, flame resistant draperies and curtains, scatter rugs
Other: Filters, paint rollers, stuffed toys
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PBI |
- Highly flame resistant
- Outstanding comfort factor combined with thermal and chemical stability
- Will not burn or melt
- Low shrinkage, when exposed to flame
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Suitable for high performance protective apparel such as firemen’s turnout coats, astronaut space suits and applications where fire resistance is important
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SULFAR
PPS fibres
Torcon, Procon |
- Outstanding resistance to heat
- Outstanding resistance to acids and alkalis
- Outstanding resistance to mildew, aging, sunlight and abrasion
- Non dyable
- Resistant to bleaches and solvents under normal conditions
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- Scrims for filter medias
- Filtration non wovens
- Filters for coal-fired boilers and incinerators
- Heat resistant bag filters
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