Fiber fabrics are flexible materials produced from fibrous materials through weaving, knitting, or non-woven processes. Characterized by properties such as light weight, high strength, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature resistance, they are widely utilized across various fields, including industry, construction, environmental protection, and aerospace.
The performance of fiber fabrics is determined by the type of fiber, the fabric structure, and the post-processing techniques employed. For instance, glass fiber fabrics-primarily composed of silicon dioxide-exhibit excellent heat resistance and electrical insulation properties, making them frequently used in high-temperature filtration and electrical insulation applications. Carbon fiber fabrics, predominantly composed of carbon elements, possess a tensile strength exceeding five times that of steel and are well-suited for use in aerospace and sporting equipment. Aramid fiber fabrics (such as Kevlar) are renowned for their exceptional strength and impact resistance, finding common application in bulletproof vests and as reinforcement in composite materials. Classified by manufacturing process, fiber fabrics can be categorized into woven fabrics (including plain, twill, and satin weaves), knitted fabrics (warp and weft knitting), and non-woven fabrics. Among these categories, woven fabrics are distinguished by their structural stability, knitted fabrics by their superior elasticity, and non-woven fabrics by their low cost and high filtration efficiency.
