Substrates
State-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities
An array of the highest quality films, foils and woven and non-woven textiles form the foundation of Alpha’s high-performance fabrics and composites.
- Film Substrates: Clear and Metalized Polyester, Polypropylene, PVC, Polypropylene, Polyurethane
- Foil Substrates: Various gauges of aluminum foil and stainless steel
- Fabrics: Woven and Non-woven
SUBSTRATE SELECTION GUIDE
| Common Name(s) | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Elongation At Beak (%) | Specific Gravity | Aging | Moisture | Heat Degradation | General Resistance Mildew | Acids | Alkalis | Solvents | Flammability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meta-Aramid (Nomex®) | 600 | 22 | 1.44 | Good | Good | Excellent | Good | Fair | Good | Good | Good |
| Para-Aramid (Kevlar®) | 2500 | 4 | 1.38 | Good | Good | Excellent | Good | Fair | Good | Good | Good |
| Cotton | 230 | 8 | 1.54 | Good | Fair | Good | Fair | Poor | Excellent | Excellent | Poor |
| Fiberglass | 2250 | 5 | 2.54 | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Fair | Fair | Excellent | Excellent |
| Polyamide (Nylon®) | 950 | 19 | 1.14 | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Poor | Good | Good | Fair |
| Polyester | 1100 | 13 | 1.38 | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Good | Fair | Good | Fair |