Material Guide

Industrial textiles are engineered to serve a diverse array of purposes in industrial applications. These fabrics often require precise integration of various physical properties into their design, ensuring they meet the specific demands of a broad spectrum of potential use cases. Discover manufacturers of industrial textiles in our Material Guide

Bondtec

Bondtec, encompassing surface and bonding techniques, stands at the forefront of textile innovation, driving transformative changes in material properties. Surface modification techniques, such as plasma and chemical treatments, enable the alteration of textile surfaces, enhancing functionalities like water repellency and antimicrobial properties. Simultaneously, diverse bonding technologies, including thermal, ultrasonic, and adhesive bonding, play a pivotal role in creating textiles with augmented strength, durability, and flexibility.

Products

Surface treatment technologies
Adhesive mixing and application equipment
Material pretreatment
Application processing
Laminating and coating materials
Adhesive, sealing and moulding materials

Coated Textiles

Coated textiles, infused with a layer of polymers or resins, revolutionize material functionality across industries. These fabrics boast enhanced properties such as water resistance, flame retardancy, and durability. Widely employed in outdoor gear, they create waterproof yet breathable jackets. In industrial applications, coated textiles shield surfaces from chemicals and abrasion, extending longevity. Architecturally, they lend aesthetic and functional appeal to tension structures and canopies. The medical and automotive sectors also benefit, utilizing these textiles for surgical gowns, antimicrobial applications, and automotive interiors. The continuous evolution of coating materials ensures coated textiles remain pivotal in advancing diverse fields.

Products

Synthetic leather
Tarpaulin fabrics
Packaging materials, sacking
Laminated textiles
Coated Textiles

Composites

Composite textiles refer to materials created by combining two or more different types of fabrics, fibers, or materials to achieve enhanced properties and performance. This innovative approach allows designers and manufacturers to leverage the unique strengths of individual components, resulting in a final product that exhibits improved durability, strength, flexibility, and other desirable characteristics. Common examples of composite textiles include combining natural fibers like cotton with synthetic fibers such as polyester or blending materials with varying textures.

Products

Textile-reinforced plastics
Membrane systems
Fibre-reinforced materials
Prepregs
Reinforcing textiles
Composites

Fibers and Yarns

Fibers and yarns encompass a diverse range of materials tailored for specific applications. Man-made fibers, such as polyester and nylon, dominate this sector, offering versatility and durability in textiles, automotive parts, and composites. Glass fibers, yarns, and rovings are indispensable in construction and composite manufacturing, enhancing strength and insulation properties. Natural fibers, like cotton and jute, gain prominence for their eco-friendliness in textiles and packaging. Metal yarns enable innovative solutions in electronics and fashion, leveraging their conductive nature.

Products

Glass fibres, -yarns and -rovings
Natural yarns
Natural fibres
Recycled yarns
Recycled fibres

Filtration

Industrial textiles are used in a wide range of filtration applications, including air, liquid, and gas filtration. They are made from a variety of materials, including fiberglass, polyester, and nylon. Industrial textiles are often used in harsh environments, and they can be customized to meet specific requirements.

Products

Wet filtration
Dry filtration

Flexible connections

Flexible connections are used in a wide range of industries to connect piping or machines, compensate for movements, vibration, and fluctuations in temperature or pressure. They are safe, long-lasting, and cost-effective.

Products

Flexible fabric connections

RECOMMENDED MANUFACTURERS:

Aerofil International GmbH
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Arville Textiles Limited - TextilesInside
Flexible Connections Ltd

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