Carbon fibre in cars has slowly but surely advanced down the price levels since the 1980s until today. Formula One cars in the 1980s were the first to use the technology, although not at a price point for the average consumer, opening the door for its more widespread adoption in the automotive sector. It is …
When dealing with yarns and textiles, you have to wrap your head around several parameters, each of which has a variety of units which are used in different contexts. Here is a quick breakdown of measures of yarn count, yarn twist, and fabric density. Yarn Count Perhaps the most fundamental one is the yarn count. …
Heat resistant yarns have many uses, from high-temperature fabric filters to sewing threads for firefighter suits. Wherever high temperatures and fabrics interact, you’re going to need heat resistant yarns. There are several well-known brands of heat-resistant yarns, like Nomex, Kevlar, Vectran, and Trevira, along with more out-of-the-box yarns like those made from Basalt rock fibre. …
