Below is a chart to help determine which fibers are best for your needs. However, for expert advice call us at 216-881-4041 to talk to one of our fiber specialists.
Fiber |
Tensile Strength |
Abrasion Resistance |
Chemical Resistance |
Deg F |
Deg C |
PH |
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Acid |
Alkali |
Cont. |
Surge |
Cont. |
Surge |
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Polypropylene | Excellent |
Good |
Excellent |
Excellent |
190 |
190 |
90 |
90 |
2-12 |
Polyester | Excellent |
Excellent |
Good |
Fair |
275 |
325 |
135 |
150 |
2-7 |
Nylon | Excellent |
Excellent |
Poor |
Excellent |
200 |
250 |
90 |
120 |
2-8 |
Cotton | Good |
Average |
Poor |
Excellent |
180 |
225 |
80 |
105 |
3-10 |
Acrylic | VeryGood |
Average |
VeryGood |
Fair |
260 |
280 |
125 |
135 |
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Nomex* | VeryGood |
VeryGood |
Fair |
Good |
400 |
425 |
200 |
215 |
2-12 |
Kevlar* | Excellent |
Excellent |
Fair |
Good |
300 |
500 |
149 |
260 |
5-7 |
*Special Order Yarns: We can provide Kevlar, Nomex, flame retardant yarn, polyester/cotton blend yarns. Special order yarns may have a minimum order requirement.
Stock Yarns: Cotton, Polyester, Polypropylene, Nylon, Acrylic
Tubing is sold by the pound and is measured by flat width and stretch.
NOTE: This table is only a general guide. Operating temperature, chemical concentrations and mechanical conditions all have a pronounced effect on service life.
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