Thermoplastic Elastomer Monofilament Yarn
May 25, 2024
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Bi-component Monofilament Yarn



  • It is composed of two polymers with different chemical and/or physical properties
  • It is extruded from the same spinneret with both polymers within the same filament.

Cross-sections



  • Sheath/Core
  • Adhesion: The outer layer of the sheath-core monofilament is made of a low melting-point polymer while the core is made of a high melting-point polymer. The fabric can be fused after the thermo-fixing process, resulting in a mesh with better physical properties compared with fusible yarn. Melting the outer layer of the sheath-core monofilament makes the material resistant to water and wind while maintaining breathability.
  • Features: Additives can be applied to the outer layer of the sheath-core monofilament to make it abrasion-resistant, flame-retardant, weather-resistant, antibacterial, antiviral, odorless, etc. Other materials can also be leveraged to achieve the desired monofilament yarn properties while optimizing costs.
  • Protection: Monofilament yarns dyed with fragile additives such as fluorescent or luminous masterbatches can be strengthened by having the outer layer of the sheath-core monofilament act as a barrier that improves color fastness against washing, friction, and more.

  • Side-by-Side
  • Dual Color: Mixing the color of Side A and Side B, creating a bichrome effect.

Advantages


Thermo-fixing for fusion bonding


  • Directly bond the mesh by thermo-fixing.
  • Available for different combinations with different bonding temperatures
  • The bonding produces a smooth and beautiful mesh and uniform distribution of adhesive.

Special functionality


  • Combining bi-components with specific functional additives will provide a multiplied effect

Diversity


  • Customization and different bi-component combinations of offerings

Cost Reduction


  • Applying the expensive material to merely one of the layers, which could reduce the overall cost and highlight its effect
  • Fabric does not require secondary coating process

Stable physical properties


  • Place materials with desired physical properties in the core layer to maintain the overall physical properties of the monofilament yarn

Eco-friendly



- Thermal bonded webs, meshes, fabrics allows the monofilament yarn to be self-bonded without adding chemicals. This reduces the use of chemicals, consumes less energy, and generate less pollution and carbon footprint

- Circularity: Bi-component monofilament yarn are usually co-extruded with materials similar to the plastic family, making recycling hassle-free


Unique product features



- Through the use of high-performance materials/additives, we provide more diversified product features, such as fluorescence, luminous , thermochromic, deodorization, etc.

- Put the color masterbatches or additives in the inner layer of the bi-component monofilament yarn to protect the more fragile materials from damages caused by UV radiation or temperature and help maintain color fastness and reduce color migration


Specifications



Combination
Sheath/Core

Diameter

Denier

Recommended
Melt Temperature 

Core Ratio

PE/PP

0.15~0.30mm

145d~600d/f

130℃

10 to 90%
depending on materials

TPEE/TPEE

0.10~0.50mm

90d~2,210d/f

150℃

TPEE/PET

90d~2,415d/f

150℃ & 180℃

LM PET/PBT

0.12~0.20mm

110d~365d/f

115℃


Applications



It is not limited to the  following applications.  If you have any idea, we are willing to study.

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