Specialty and Technical Weaving
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Advanced weaving applications: 3D weaving—simultaneous weaving in three dimensions creating thick, integrated structures (aerospace composites, body armor, orthopedic implants) via multiple warp layers and Z-direction binding, thickness 5-50 mm, eliminating delamination issues. Narrow fabric weaving—needle looms, rapier looms for webbings, tapes, ribbons, seatbelts (25-150 mm width, 400-800 picks/min, continuous production). Triaxial weaving—three yarn sets (0°, +60°, -60°) creating more isotropic properties for composites. Circular weaving—seamless tubes for hoses, filters, medical textiles (diameter 50-500 mm, continuous tubular fabric). Technical fabrics: Geotextiles (heavy PP/PET fabrics 200-1000 GSM, high strength), Airbag fabrics (nylon 6,6 420-470 denier, uncoated, 200-250 GSM, 60,000+ airbags woven per loom annually), Industrial filters (multifilament, specific weave openings for particle retention), and Abrasive substrates (for sandpaper, grinding wheels).
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