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Fiber polymers
 
This list of does not include all of the polymers we've worked with, but is representative of the types of polymers we've evaluated,either in commercial production or in experimental samples.  We are constantly evaluating new materials, so if you are interested in other materials, please let us know.
  • PET (polyester)
  • coPET, Tm = 110ºC
  • coPET, Tm = 125ºC
  • coPET, Tm = 150ºC
  • coPET, Tm = 180ºC
  • copolyester elastomers
  • other coPETs*

 

  • PLA** (polylactic acid)
  • PTT (polytrimethylene terephthalate)
  • PCT (polycyclohexanediol terephthalate)
  • PETG (PET glycol)
  • PBT (polybutylene terephthalate)

 

  • HDPE (high density polyethylene)

  • LLDPE (linear low density PE)

  • maleic anhydride grafted PE

  • acrylic acid modified PE

  • PP (polypropylene)

  • PE/PP copolymer

  • maleic anhydride grafted PP

  • PMP (polymethyl pentene)

 

  • nylon 6

  • nylon 6,6

  • nylon 4,6

  • nylon 12

  • other copolyamides*

 

  • PPS (polyphenylene sulfide)

  • Ultem® PEI (polyetherimide)

  • Vectra® LCP (liquid crystal polymer)

  • PES (polyethersulfone)

  • polystyrene

  • Surlyn® ionomer

  • plasticized PVOH (polyvinyl alcohol)

  • POM (acetal)

  • Halar® ECTFE fluoropolymer

* We and our suppliers can engineer copolymers of various types (particularly coPETs and coPAs) to tailor performance to your needs.  In particular, we have coPETs that are specifically engineered for the demanding requirements of automotive headliners.  For other specialized needs, just ask.
 
  ** Learn more about PLA by downloading our paper on fiber applications for PLA.
 
 

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