Industrial Applications for Fiber Glass Fabrics

Thermal Insulation:  strength retention at high temperatures, corrosion and fire resistance and ease of handling make fiber glass fabrics an important material for thermal insulation.  Both the US Navy and commercial shipyards use fiber glass fabrics almost exclusively as pipe lagging and for thermal pad covers.

Coated and Laminated Fabrics:  High strength, dimensional stability, fire resistance and low cost are some of the advantages of using fiber glass fabrics to reinforce foils, plastic film and coatings.  Protective covers, vapor barriers, window shades, movie screens, packaging tapes, awnings, protective clothing, gaskets, wall covering and conveyor belts are just some of the products that are improved through the use of fiber glass fabrics.

Reinforcements:  Hexcel’s industrial fabrics are usually high count, tightly woven materials. Designed for use in highly engineered structures, some industrial fabrics are supplied for aerospace applications as preimpregnated fabrics, or “prepregs”. Industrial fabrics are used where a high fiber-to-resin ratio is required.

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