Textile Technologies Blog
Textile Technologies Blog
High Temperature Sewing Threads
Textile Technologies offer a wide range of high temperature sewing threads suitable for a broad spectrum of industrial and technological applications. Which thread to purchase is a common question and not necessarily an easy one to answer. Considerations include the temperature of the application, environmental conditions of the application, exposure to ultra violet light, tensile strength required and of course whether the thread will run nicely in your particular sewing machine and through the particular material being sewn.
Read moreHigh Silica (SiO2) Content Fibres
Textile Technologies Europe Ltd offer a range of textiles made from a number of fibres which have a high % of SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide) within their chemical make up. It is the high percentage of SiO2 that gives these fibres resistance to high or extreme temperatures. Indeed the higher the SiO2 % the higher the temperature rating associated with the fibre (generally speaking) though what the remaining chemical components are, do have importance especially when considering other factors like tensile strength etc.
Read moreShuttle Loom Weaving
A traditional and somewhat slow weaving method but its in high demand for critical high performance narrow fabric applications. Shuttle loom weaving is a traditional weaving method that utilizes a shuttle (usually made of wood or Tufnol) to pass the lateral horizontal yarn of the weft at right angles through the longitudinal yarn of the warp, thus creating a plain weave construction. Shuttle woven tapes have no 'alien' catch thread on one side (selvedge) like they do on needle woven tapes. The end result is a uniformly woven substrate with a consistent thickness throughout the entire structure, a major advantage for critical use applications in aerospace and high performance applications.
Read moreUnderstanding Fuming / Smoking from High Temperature Fabrics and Cloths
This article addresses a common concern regarding insulation jackets and fabrics that start fuming or smoking when subjected to high temperatures, often below the fabric's stated maximum operating temperature. This phenomenon is observed in both insulation jackets and fabric components close to or in contact with hot surfaces.
Read moreGlass Processing Yarns
Textile Technologies can stock and supply three different types of glass yarns, each with distinct properties and applications. 1. E-Glass Processing Yarn (Electrical Glass) 2. ECR-Glass Processing Yarn (Electrical Glass) 3. S2-Glass Processing Yarn (High-Strength Glass)
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