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.
