Lightweight UD constructions
Fibres are laid and impregnated with a binder to produce unidirectional material. U series is represented by 800D and 1000D specifications.
Ballistics and armour protection
Fibre as part of a protection system
UHMWPE U series is used for UD materials, vests, helmets and panels. Para-aramid is used in woven and composite protection packs. The result depends on the complete construction and finished-product tests.
01 — ROLE IN THE PRODUCT
How each material works
The material is selected by its function in the structure. The same product may require different fibres depending on the environment and load.
Woven and composite packs
Filament yarn is used in ballistic fabrics, helmets, vests and armour panels with weave, layers and matrix taken into account.
02 — APPLICATIONS
Where the yarn is used
Soft armour
Multilayer fabric or UD packs for flexible protective products.
Helmets
Moulded composite constructions with specified weight and geometry.
Panels and plates
Rigid protective elements with a selected matrix and lay-up.
Special protection
Fragment and blast protection after separate qualification.
Finished products from partners
Fabric, pack and panel samples can be requested through Chinese partners; each construction must be confirmed.
03 — VISUAL GUIDE
Yarn inside the product
The illustrations show where the high-performance material sits and what it does. These are application diagrams, not photographs of serial products.
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Diagram 03 04 — CATALOGUE GUIDE
Supply forms and series
A starting point for a technical inquiry, not a ready-made pilot specification.
- U: 800D / 1000D
- Format for UD lay-up and impregnation
- TDS, surface treatment and resin compatibility on request
- Filament yarn 220–3340 dtex
- Several filament-count options
- Grade selected for the fabric and pack construction
What the material offers
- High specific strength of both materials
- UHMWPE reduces construction weight
- Para-aramid adds heat resistance
- Combined packs are possible
Mandatory checks
- Fibre strength does not equal product protection class
- Binder, pressing and layer sequence are critical
- Backface signature, multi-hit performance, moisture, temperature and ageing are assessed
- Transactions require dual-use and end-user checks
05 — SELECTION AND PILOT
Four inputs for a technical inquiry
The more precise the inputs, the fewer unnecessary samples and the faster the comparison with the incumbent material.
ProductPack, helmet, panel, clothing or special protection
ConstructionUD/fabric, resin, layers and areal density
TestingClass, laboratory, multi-hit, environment and backface signature
ComplianceEnd user, application, permits and documents
Questions for the product manufacturer
Which construction and control material are used now?
Record the answer in the technical specification together with the control material, pilot volume, test method and acceptance criteria.
What protection class is required for the finished product?
Record the answer in the technical specification together with the control material, pilot volume, test method and acceptance criteria.
Which resin, temperature and pressure are used?
Record the answer in the technical specification together with the control material, pilot volume, test method and acceptance criteria.
Where and under which protocol will the pilot be tested?
Record the answer in the technical specification together with the control material, pilot volume, test method and acceptance criteria.
Next step
A sample for your design
Open the inquiry form and specify the product, requirements and approximate pilot volume. Lab-test samples are free.
