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Identification & Functionality
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- Polymer Name
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
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Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Product Highlights
FiberVisions sells a broad range of technical fibers into a diverse group of markets and applications. These fibers deliver good processability and consistent quality. We are able to match the requirements of all common fiber processing technologies with the following programs:
Geosynthetic fibers Primarily developed for geotextiles and other durable fabrics and needlepunched fabrics. The key elements of the fibers are: ¢ fiber strength * efficient performance/price ratio * high quality.
Specialty Fibers
These fibers are used for both nonwoven technologies - carded webs which are either thermal bonded, needlepunched or spunlaced - and for yarn spinning - woolen, semi-worsted or ring spun yarns. These fibers have additional functionalities by using additives and selected raw materials.
Short cut fibers
Short cut fibers are often used to reinforce composite structures and to lengthen the lifetime of the final product.These fibers are used for both nonwoven technologies - carded webs which are either thermal bonded, needlepunched or spunlaced - and for yarn spinning - woolen, semi-worsted or ring spun yarns. These fibers have additional functionalities by using additives and selected raw materials. Short cut fibers Short cut fibers are often used to reinforce composite structures and to lengthen the lifetime of the final product.
These fibers are developed with the focus on:
- Dispersability and mixability
- Strength
- Quality and consistency
- Good performance/price ratio
FiberVisions® products have the following common characteristics:
- Fibers are available in a wide range of titers from 1.2 - 30 denier.
- Fibers can be delivered ina wide range of cut lengths. Boxed short cut fibers are typically 5 - 25 mm while baled staple fibers are typically 38 - 150 mm (1%” - 6” ).
- Fine fibers allow smaller pore size and control of filtration mechanisms and capability.
- Profiled shapes improve coverage and esthetics and provide specific performance characteristics.
Performance profile of polypropylene fibers
FiberVisions® fibers have a number of advantages over other man-made fiber types:
- Density. The density of polypropylene is 40% lower than polyester and 25% lower than nylon (polyamide). This means that lightweight fabrics can be made with excellent bulk and cover from lower denier yarns than from other fiber types.
- Mechanical Properties. Polypropylene fibers can be engineered to have a wide range of mechanical properties. The FiberVisions® fiber is highly resistant to abrasion and has a toughness superior to most fibers.
- Colorfastness. When color is introduced in the melt (solution dyed) the color is inherent in the product. It will not bleed or fade.
- Comfortable. Polypropylene is a very comfortable and soft fiber. It has a low modulus which ensures good drapeability, and it has excellent resistance to static build-up.
- Insulation. Polypropylene has the lowest conductivity of all textile fibers.
- Moisture regain. Polypropylene absorbs no water. This has a number of positive benefits including resistance to aqueous stains, ease of maintenance, and excellent moisture transport properties.
- Resistance. Polypropylene is inert to acids, alkalis and other chemicals. It is resistant to rot, mildew and bacteria.
- Technical Service. FiberVisions believes in offering extensive technical service to its customers. This includes fiber innovation programs, exclusive fiber development, color matching, fiber quality enhancements, etc. Evaluate a FiberVisions® fiber in your next design ideas!
Applications & Uses
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Properties
Technical Details & Test Data
- Specialty Fibers
Diameter Cut length Specialty Fibers: (for nonwovens and yarn spinning) Denier Dtex Inch mm T-101 1.8,3,6 1.5, 1.88, 3