Polypropylene yarn (Olefin yarn) has the lowest specific gravity of all fibres (0.91), making it the lightest of all textile fibres. Low specific gravity also means that it takes 20% to 41% less polypropylene yarn to produce “fill” and densities equivalent to fabrics made from nylon, acrylic, polyester, rayon/acetate, cotton or wool.
polypropylene yarn (Olefin yarn) is strong, colourfast, and inherently resistant to stains and soils, abrasion, mildew, perspiration, and inclement weather. These qualities make it an ideal fibre for home upholstery, automotive, contract furniture, carpets, apparel and industrial applications. Polypropylene yarn applications for apparel include denim jeans, activewear, undergarments and socks, and industrial products such as ropes, webbings, filter fabrics, and geotextiles.
Olefin yarn, polypropylene yarn has the highest growth rate among man-made fibres and more than twice the growth rate of any other fibre. With a greater market share than nylon, and second only to polyester, it is a leading synthetic fibre used for textiles.
♦ Inherent Characteristics •
Good bulk and cover, very lightweight
High strength (wet or dry)
Resistant to deterioration from mildew, bacteria, perspiration, rot and moisture
Outstanding resistance to chemicals
Abrasion resistant (durable)
Low moisture absorption
Stain and soil resistant, pill resistant, odour resistant Good washability, quick drying, unique wicking Sunlight resistant (with UV additive), colourfast
Resilient, very comfortable
Low static, low thermal conductivity
Non-allergenic
♦ Application Areas of Polypropylene Yarn •
Home Textiles and | Apparel | Narrow Fabrics |
Furnishings | Activewear | Webbings |
Upholstery Curtains, | Sportswear | Ropes and cordage |
drapery Office panel | Swimwear | Braids |
fabrics Office chairs | Socks and hosiery Thermal | Laces |
Home furnishing | undergarments | Crochet, fancy laces, decorative |
Mattress ticking | Jeans, t-shirts, shorts Dress | laces |
Blankets | belts, causal belts Lining fabrics | Shoe laces |
Carpets, carpet | Sweaters | Tassels |
backing Furniture in | Denim | Elastics |
public spaces Wall |
| Bungee cords |
coverings Auditorium | Other applications | Towing, lifting and tie down straps |
seating | Fabric for bags, soft sided | Straps for bottles, thermos flasks, |
Bath mats and rugs | luggage, etc. | cameras, wrist watches, etc. |
| Fishing nets, cargo nets, | Slings |
Industrial | scaffolding nets, mosquito nets, | Safety harnesses |
Sewing threads | camouflage nets | Curtain Tape |
Tarpaulins Parachute | Binding twine, bale wrap |
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cloth | Fabric for shoe uppers | Automotive |
Filter cloth, cartridges | Industrial overalls | Flooring |
Woven bags | Tents | Car mats |
Warp-knit fabrics | Awnings | Interior soft trim |
Weatherstripping | Grass carpets | Seating Fabric Headliners Trunk |
Nonwovens | Filler for sleeping bags, quilts | liners |
Geotextiles | Jacket insulation |
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Cable filler | Concrete reinforcement | and more... |
