Kuraray highlights new advanced fibers & nonwovens at TTNA

21 Mar '08

3 min read

Vectran fiber is known for its strength, rigidity, abrasion and moisture resistance, and property retention over a broad range of temperature and chemical environments. Mechanically, Vectran is three to five times stronger than polyesters and up to 20 percent stronger than aramid fibers. It is a high-modulus (stiff) fiber with low creep under load. When compared with other fibers classified as high-modulus, Vectran ranks high in abrasion resistance, flex-fatigue endurance, dimensional stability, and chemical and heat resistance.

In addition to Vectran HT, Kuraray America will be exhibiting structural fibers for concrete reinforcement; advanced fibers for paper and nonwovens, including developmental anti-static and electro-conductive fibers; spunlace nonwovens for hygiene applications; and synthetic leather made of super-micro fiber for industrial usages.

Based in Fort Mill S.C., the Vectran division of Kuraray America, Inc. produces Vectran fiber, the world's only multifilament polyester-polyarylate yarn melt spun from liquid crystal polymer (LCP). Vectran fiber is used in a wide range of applications where strength, durability and dimensional stability are critical to performance and safety.

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