AROMATIC ARAMID
(Kevlar®,
Technora®, Vectran™, Nomex®)
Super Aramids, Aramid copolymers, Gel-spun high modulus polyethylene (HMPE), High Performance Liquid Crystal Aromatic Polyester (LCP) fibers
Manufactured Fiber
CHARACTERISTICS:
- High tensile strength
- High abrasion resistance
- Lightweight
- High resistance to chemicals
- Excellent durability
- Thermal stability
- Heat/flame resistance
- Low moisture absorption
- Cut/slash/impact resistant
MAJOR END USES:
- Protective textiles & apparel / PPE
- Industrial Specialty fabrics
- Ropes / cables
- Aerospace / military / law enforcement
- Heavy lift slings / straps
- Specialty electronics
- Flexible composites / inflatables
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