Kevlar Consumer GoodsKevlar is a para-aramid that is known the world over for its use in bullet and stab-resistant vests. In addition to this well-known use, Kevlar is used in many applications, including household ones. Here are some common ways that Kevlar are used in […]
Liquid Crystal Polymer YarnsWhat is a Liquid Crystal Polymer? Liquid crystal polymers are a type of thermoplastic that have some liquid crystal properties, meaning that in some respects they behave like a crystal, and in other respects behave more like a liquid. An LCP yarn is […]
High Performance Specialty Sewing ThreadsSpecialty sewing threads exist in a number of materials, including meta-aramids, para-aramids, steel, and Vectran. Types of Specialty Sewing Threads: Aramid Sewing Thread: Para-aramid sewing thread: Para-aramid sewing threads have significant […]
Brave The High Seas with Aramid Sails!Sails have been made of most fibres known to humans: cotton, flax, wool, nylon, and polyester. While these are all solid choices for sailcloth, advanced fibres like aramids and carbon fibres have become more common materials. They are particularly […]
Carbon Fibre in SpaceCarbon fibre composites are used in many ways in spacecraft; they are used on launch vehicles, Martian probes, satellites, and re-entry vehicles. Rockets themselves are incredibly sensitive to weight; consider that 94 tonnes of propellant are […]
