Monofilaments

Fitco Yarns

Here we talk about both PP and PE monofilaments, which Fitco extrudes both. Today the company is one of the leading suppliers of polyethylene and polypropylene monofilaments in Europe.

Benefits

Both PP and PE monofilaments display an extremely low water absorption and excellent thermal and electrical insulating properties. They also resist very well chemical agents, insects and mildew.

Difference between PP & PE

Polypropylene monofilaments are less elastic and more abrasive than polyethylene, but reveal a higher melting point and a lower specific gravity. Both materials are lighter than water.

Applications

  • Knotted nets for sea-fishing, sports, camouflage, covering, safety protection, transport
  • Knotless nets for sun screens, windbreaks, hail screens, stall nets, bird screens, scaffolding nets, coverings
  • Ropes for offshore and transport purposes
  • Casing yarn for drainpipes
  • Geotextile fabrics
  • Circular knitting
  • Narrow fabrics
  • Awnings
  • Reinforcement agent for packing paper
  • Industrial filter fabrics and brushes
  • Telecommunication

Raw materials

LLDPE - HDPE - PP

Available in ranges (diameter): 0.20 - 0.50 mm

Additives

Our monofilaments are spun dyed in a wide range of colours. A colour display card is available on request. Untreated polyethylene-monofilament is more UV-resistant than polypropylene.

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FIBRIL F

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A multifilament fibre for 3D micro-reinforcement of concrete and all cement-bound products.

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Water blocking yarns

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These yarns are made of superabsorbent polymers and a combination of different polymers to obtain excellent water blocking.

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