Technical informations
100% Nylon-6 Monofilament (Polyamide)

Nylon-6 is the synthetic monofilament of excellence. It is well known for its toughness, evenness and is very easy to process.

The optimum dying properties enable this monofilament to be used not only in the textile industry but also in other fields, such as the production of color samples for hair dyeing and fashion fabrics.

The applications of this monofilament in the textile industry are almost limitless.

  • Nylon-6 can be used in contact with food (FDA approved)
  • Biological resistance – Excellent
  • Resistance to Alkali – Good
  • Resistance to Mineral Acids – Poor
  • Resistance to Organic Acids – Poor
  • Resistance to Oxidizing Agents – Fair
  • Resistance to Organic Solvents – Good
  • Resistance to UV – Poor
 
100% Nylon 6-6 Monofilament (Polyamide)

100% Nylon 6-6 Monofilament offers higher maximum operating and melting temperatures than the PA-6.

Keeping the same elongation, it is tougher and stiffer with a very good resiliency. It can he used in contact with food (FDA).

  • Biological resistance – Excellent
  • Resistance to Alkali – Good
  • Resistance to Mineral Acids – Poor
  • Resistance to Organic Acids – Poor
  • Resistance to Oxidizing Agents – Fair
  • Resistance to Organic Solvents – Good
  • Resistance to UV – Poor
 
100 % Polypropylene Monofilament (Polyolefin)

The ideal mechanical features, low specific weight and water absorption as well as very good resistance to most chemical agents, make this product suitable and economical for many applications. It can be used in contact with food (FDA).

  • Biological resistance – Excellent
  • Resistance to Alkali – Excellent
  • Resistance to Mineral Acids – Excellent
  • Resistance to Organic Acids – Excellent
  • Resistance to Oxidising Agents – Excellent
  • Resistance to Organic Solvents – Fair
  • Resistance to UV – Poor
 
100 % Polyester Monofilament

Polyester has many different applications.  Such as durability, resistance to low and high temperatures, chemical agents, ultraviolet rays and wear. Due to its low moisture absorption, it has a very good dimensional stability.

It can be used in contact with food (FDA).

  • Biological resistance – Excellent
  • Resistance to Alkali – Poor
  • Resistance to Mineral Acids – Good
  • Resistance to Organic Acids – Fair
  • Resistance to Oxidising Agents – Good
  • Resistance to Organic Solvents – Good
  • Resistance to UV – Good
 
P.B.T. Polybutylene Terephalate Monofilaments.
Compared to PET, this polymer has better properties of abrasion resistance, loft and dimensional stability. It has a very low moisture absorption (0,15% at 20 %/65 % U.R.), a good resistance to chemical agents and outdoor exposure and good electrical properties.
 
Tex System

Here are some information on units of measure for Monofilament.

Tex Unit (Tex)
Mass in grams per 1.000 meters length of yarn.
Decitex Unit (dTex)
Mass in grams per 10.000 meters length of yarn (1gr./10.000m=1/10tex).
Denier Unit
Denier Unit (den) Mass in grams per 9.000 meters length of yarn.