Polyethylene Fiber

Polyethylene (PE) is the most widely used thermoplastic in the world. All types of polyethylene have good electrical insulation properties, high chemical resistance and good sliding properties, while their mechanical properties are generally moderate. We have found a way to crosslink the carbon chains of the plastic polymer to produce special polyethylene fibers that have a higher heat resistance than standard PE fibers. 

It’s a manufactured fiber made of polymerized polyethylene units. It is often a monofilament, but is also available as continuous filament yarns and as staple fiber. Polyethylene yarn cannot be dyed. It is colored by the addition of pigments and dyes to the melt at extrusion. Polyethylene can be created in several different forms. The structure is determined by the amount of branching of ethylene polymer units on the main chain. The less branching the higher the density and stronger the fiber. Typical nomenclature for polyethylene (PE) includes low density PE (LDPE), medium density PE (MDPE), high density PE (HDPE), and ultra high molecular weight PE (UHMWPE). 

Polyethylene fiber properties: 

- Low specific gravity (floats on water) 

- Extremely low moisture regain 

- Quick drying 

- Mildew and insect resistant 

- Chemical resistant 

- Abrasion resistant 

- Sunlight resistant 

- Colorfast 

Sample polyethylene applications:

- Geotextiles

- Outdoor furniture

- Industrial

- Filter fabric