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Spectra® 900 and 1000 Fabrics
Fiber Materials, Inc. is an experienced weaver of Spectra fabrics. FMI® maintains a specialty weaving operation
which can also support customer R&D requirements.
| Excellent Properties |
|---|
- Excellent strength-to-weight properties
- Excellent tear properties
- Abrasion resistant
- Cut resistant
- Chemical resistant
| The following are lists of common Spectra styles:
| Spectra® 900 Fabrics |
|---|
| Style |
Weave |
Yarn Denier
wxf |
Construction
wxf |
Thickness
(inches) |
Weight
(oz/yd2) |
Breaking
Strength
lbs/in – wxf |
End use |
|---|
| 902 |
Plain |
1200 x 1200 |
17 x 17 |
0.018 |
5.5 |
900 x 850 |
Small marine,
Structural composites |
| 903 |
Plain |
1200 x 1200 |
21 x 21 |
0.020 |
7.0 |
1100 x 1000 |
Helmets,
Hard armor |
| 904 |
Plain |
650 x 650 |
35 x 35 |
0.017 |
6.3 |
950 x 900 |
Helmets,
Hard armor,
Air cargo curtains |
| Spectra® 1000 Fabrics |
|---|
| Style |
Weave |
Yarn Denier |
Construction
wxf |
Thickness
(inches) |
Weight
(oz/yd2) |
Breaking
Strength
Lbs/in – wxf |
End use |
|---|
| 945 |
Plain |
215 |
45 x 45 |
0.006 |
2.6 |
500 x 475 |
Soft body armor |
| 951 |
Plain |
650 |
17 x 17 |
0.011 |
2.8 |
600 x 550 |
Sailboards, Composites |
| 955 |
Plain |
215 |
56 x 56 |
0.007 |
3.2 |
700 x 650 |
Soft body armor,
Radomes,
Backpacks |
| 960 |
Plain |
375 |
32 x 32 |
0.007 |
3.2 |
600 x 550 |
Soft body armor |
| 985 |
8H
Satin |
650 |
32 x 32 |
0.014 |
5.5 |
1050 x 1000 |
Blast containment,
Radomes,
Composites | |
