How Open Leno Construction Can Outperform a Closed Weave

Summary: Leno weave has an open and stable construction. This weave type twists paired warp yarns around each filling pick instead of running them parallel, which locks the construction against slippage even when the fabric is mostly open space. It is useful in instances where the fabric has to let materials pass...

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What Domestic Industrial Fabric Protects on Your Receiving Dock

Summary: Almost every woven fabric passes through more than one company before it ships.The distance a fabric travels from supplier to supplier and who inspects the end result affects the quality of the finished roll. Key Takeaways: Nearly all industrial fabric moves between companies during production. It is...

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Liquid vs. Gas Filtration: How Fabric Construction Changes When the Process Changes

Liquid filtration and gas filtration place fundamentally different demands on filter fabric. Liquid separation drives fabric selection around chemical resistance, pressure tolerance, and cake release. Gas filtration drives fabric selection around thermal stability, air permeability, and pulse cleaning survival. Custom...

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Sectional Warping: Why High-Value Yarn Handling Requires This Process

Summary: Sectional warping is the warp preparation method for industrial yarns at risk of damage in the direct warping process. Although a more labor intensive and costly process than direct warping, sectional warping has its advantages in creating a more durable final product for specific applications. This article...

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When Polypropylene is the Right Industrial Fiber

Polypropylene does not get the attention that aramid, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), or carbon fiber received in industrial textile conversations. It is not exotic. It is not premium-priced. For a wide range of industrial applications, that is exactly why it is the right fiber. The challenge is knowing when...

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