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Polyethylene to rival para-aramid.(Fibres)
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Advances in Textiles Technology
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June 1, 2008
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A strong, melt-spinning polyethylene fibre with superior lightness and cut resistance has been developed by Japan's Toyobo.
Called Tsunooga, the company says it developed the fibre using proprietary technologies. Toyobo expects it to have applications across a diverse number of industrial fields.
In terms of lightness and cut resistance, Tsunooga surpasses para-aramid fibres, and offers more than twice the cut resistance of nylon and polyester, the developer claims. It also provides outstanding resistance to light, water and chemicals, and can be produced in various colours because it is suitable for spin-dyeing.