Guide to Fibre Properties
General Characteristics - Summary
Fibre (Generic Name) |
Fibre (Trade Name) |
Colour (undyed) |
Specific Density g/cm³ |
Tenacity CN/TEX |
Continuous Operating Temp. C * |
Max. Short Duration Temp. C * |
Oxygen Limit Index % |
| Polyester | Dacron Trevira | White | 1.38 | 60 | 145 | 150 | 20-23 |
| Polypropylene | Meraklon Courlene | White | 0.91 | 50 | 90 | 100 | 18-20 |
| Polyamide | Nylon Perlon | White | 1.14 | 60 | 110 | 120 | 20-21 |
| Aramid (virgin and mixed colored) | Nomex Conex | Cream | 1.38 | 33 | 200 | 220 | 29-32 |
| Acrylic (Homopolymer) | Dralon T | Cream | 1.15 | 35 | 120 | 135 | 18-19 |
| Acrylic (Co-polymer) | Acrilan Courtelle | Cream | 1.15 | 20 | 105 | 115 | 18-19 |
| Polyphenylene Sulphide | Ryton | Light Brown | 1.37 | 35 | 180 | 190 | 34-35 |
| PTFE | Teflon Toyoflon | Brown White | 2.3 | 18 | 250 | 270 | >35 |
| Glass | Glass with ePTFE | Beige | 2.54 | 77 | 260 | 280 | N/A |
| Co-Polyimide | P84 | Gold | 1.41 | 25 | 235 | 245 | 38-46 |
*Dry
Chemical Resistance
Fibre (Generic Name) |
Strong Acids |
Weak Acids |
Strong Alkalis |
Weak Alkalis |
Solvents |
Oxidising Agents |
Hydrolysis |
| Polyester | Good | Good | Poor | Fair | Good | Very Good | Poor |
| Polypropylene | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Good | Very Good |
| Polyamide | Poor | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair |
| Aramid (virgin and mixed colored) | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Very Good | Fair |
| Acrylic (Homopolymer) | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Acrylic (Co-polymer) | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Good |
| Polyphenylene Sulphide | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Good | Poor | Fair |
| PTFE | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good |
| Glass | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good |
| Co-Polyimide | Good | Good | Poor | Fair | Good | Fair | Good |