{"product_id":"silica-needlemat","title":"Silica Needlemat","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSilica Needlemat for High Temperature Insulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Textile Technologies Europe Ltd, we supply high performance silica needlemats engineered for demanding thermal insulation applications across industrial, power generation, and transportation sectors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur needlemats are manufactured from 100% amorphous silica fibres, mechanically needled without any chemical binders, offering superior thermal stability, dimensional integrity, and resistance to temperatures up to 1000°C in optimum conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese non-woven felts provide low thermal conductivity and excellent flexibility, making them ideal for insulating complex shapes, cavities, and high-temperature assemblies such as turbines, combustion chambers, furnaces, exhausts, and ducting systems. In particular, silica needle mat is most commonly used as a middle insulation layer in high specification insulation jackets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike traditional E glass-based felts, silica needlemats offer significantly higher heat resistance and are non-irritating to handle, with no added resins or bonding agents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Range of Silica Needlemats Includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard Silica Needlemat (96%+ SiO₂ content)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilica Needlemat with Aluminium Foil Lamination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdhesive-Backed Silica Felt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilica Needlemat Reinforced with Glass Cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom Die or CNC cut Silica pieces cut to drawing specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in thicknesses from 4mm to 25mm and densities from 120kg\/m³ to 250kg\/m³. We offer rolls, sheets, or fabricated components to suit your application requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is silica needlemat used for?#\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilica needlemat is used as a high-temperature insulation layer in industrial furnaces, exhaust systems, gas turbines, and thermal enclosures. It provides radiant heat protection, acoustic damping, and fire resistance in safety-critical environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is silica needlemat manufactured?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mat is formed by layering chopped silica fibres and mechanically needling them to create a strong, flexible structure. No binders or adhesives are used, making it safe for high-temperature applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan silica needlemat be customised?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. We can supply adhesive backing, foil facings, or stitch-bonded versions for improved dimensional stability. Custom cutting and lamination services are also available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhat temperature can this insulation withstand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilica needlemat can resist continuous exposure up to 1000°C, with minimal shrinkage (up to 8%). This makes it a superior choice to glass-based alternatives, which typically degrade above 750°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-1b216456-7fff-7703-8c6f-96d2b0a95475\"\u003eIs this product safe to handle?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Silica fibres are soft and non-irritating compared to glass or ceramic-based materials. They are free from mineral silicates and ceramic fibres, reducing handling concerns and making them suitable for applications involving direct contact or confined workspaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Textile Technologies Europe Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41853058252843,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/6104\/6059\/files\/silica.png?v=1750674857","url":"https:\/\/www.textiletechnologies.co.uk\/en-nl\/products\/silica-needlemat","provider":"Textile Technologies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}