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Product and application
A dimensionally stable yarn that is used as warp and weft yarn in airplane carpets. The yarn consists of a filament core with a sheath of fibre material |
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Meets all customer requirements
Airplane carpets consist of many different elements that fit seamlessly together. Regular cleaning at high temperature ensures that the carpets retain a clean and representative appearance in spite of intensive use. The yarn must meet the following demands: |
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Dimensionally stable / low shrinkage |
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Demand: The yarn must not shrink, in spite of frequent cleaning at high temperatures |
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Solution: The yarn has a core of glass which guarantees a low shrinkage allowance |
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Textile characteristics |
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Demand: The yarn must enable an efficient weaving process |
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Solution: A sheath of fibre material around the core allows for a textile character making efficient weaving possible |
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Volume |
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Demand: The fabric is coated, therefore the yarn needs to have volume to absorb the coating evenly, retain it and ensure an even coverage |
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Solution: The fibre material in the sheath gives volume and absorbing potential giving an even coverage to the coating |
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