Polyethylene fibre
Also known as: PE fibre, HDPE fibre, Standard PE fibre
Thermoplastic polyolefin fibre (HDPE), lightweight and chemically resistant, mostly used as nets, ropes and technical fabrics.
Description
Standard polyethylene fibre is produced from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) by melt spinning. It is the plain relative of ultra-high-molecular-weight UHMWPE (Dyneema®/Spectra®), significantly weaker but very cheap and chemically almost inert.
PE fibre is used for fishing nets, fence and construction textiles, water-repellent technical fabrics, low-cost ropes and as bicomponent fibre (PE/PP) for non-wovens. In apparel it is seldom used alone but appears as an admixture in sports socks and high-vis vest linings. HDPE fibre melts at around 130–135 °C and, like PP, is UV-sensitive without stabilisers.
- HDPE (high-density polyethylene)
- Density 0.94–0.97 g/cm³ (floats)
- Melting point 130–135 °C
- Nets, ropes, technical textiles
PE fibres are recyclable and compatible with the PE waste stream (recycling code 2/HDPE).
Properties
| Fibre type | Polyolefin (HDPE) |
|---|---|
| Density | 0.94–0.97 g/cm³ |
| Melting point | 130–135 °C |
| Use | Nets, ropes, non-wovens |
Related product categories
Sources & references
1- Wikipedia: UHMWPE Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra-high-molecular-weight_polyethylene
