Manufacture

An introduction into typical processes used in the manufacture of our products

Woven fabrics

Specific mechanical performance requirements are achieved by selecting appropriate yarns of varying type, polymer and strength. Woven fabrics are produced with monofilament, multifilament or tape yarns in different polymers depending upon tensile and tear strength requirements.

Non-woven fabrics

Non-woven fabrics are used in manufacturing breathable roofing membranes and as a supporting substrate for coated textiles including chemical resistant garment fabrics. Features including Flame Retardancy and anti-static characteristics can be included using specialist additives.

Coating and lamination

Our primary coating polymers are polyolefins which enable the materials to be easily heat welded using conventional thermal welding equipment.  Other polymer coatings are also produced depending upon specific performance requirements.

Special films and membranes

Co-extruded films are developed to meet specific performance requirements. They can be reinforced by laminating to a woven scrim or non-woven fabric.

Composite materials

Composite materials incorporating multi-layer constructions are a speciality. This involves laminating different combinations of fabrics, films, membranes, foams or other flexible materials into a finished product. Laminating is usually achieved by cast extrusion or hot-melt adhesion processes.

Converting & finishing

Converting, finishing and packaging to customer requirements. Materials can be slit and re-rolled to specific widths and roll lengths.

Sheeting materials can be welded under factory controlled conditions in prefabricated panels up to 60x65m in size.

Finishing with reinforced hems, eyelets and other assemblies is also undertaken.

Printing

Flexographic and full colour wide-format printing of films and flexible sheeting materials.

Laboratory testing

Testing & Quality Assurance Testing to International ISO, European EN, American ASTM and British BS Standards.