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Industrial Fabric


Industrial Fabric Industrial fabric is a broad term for those fabrics which are used for non-apparel and non-decorative uses. It covers a wide variety of widths, weights and construction particularly made to meet a specific application. It is strong and woven textile with a high performance.

Industrial fabric is usually made from man-made fibers like fiberglass, carbon, and aramid fibers. Fiberglass made industrial fabric utilized in those kinds of applications where high heat is present and there is a need for high strength and dimensional stability fabric. Industrial fabric is woven in various thicknesses and constructions in basic weave, namely plain, leno, satin and basket.

Classes of Industrial Fabric

  • Fabrics employed in industrial processes. A good example of this is fabric used for filtration, polishing and absorption.
  • Fabrics combined with some other materials to form a new type of material. These are like rubberized fabric for hose, belting, tires, timing gears, bearings, and electrical parts.
  • Fabrics impregnated with adhesives and dielectric compounds.
  • Fabrics which are incorporated directly in a finished product like tarps, tents, awnings and specialty belts for airplanes, conveyers and agricultural machinery.

Characteristics of Industrial Fabric

  • It is durable.
  • It is soft.
  • It is environmentally friendly.
  • It is highly UV protected.
  • It is acid and alkali resistant.
  • It is water repellent.
  • It is flame retardant.
  • It is weaveset for added stiffness.

Uses of Industrial Fabric

Industrial fabric is primarily used for insulation, marine and recreational products, advanced composites, electronics, filtration, commercial & construction and protective garments.



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