3D HigH-Performance armorWeaVe ® fabrics L i g h t w e i g h t s t r e n g t h . B r e at h a B L e c o m f o r t. common aPPlications • Helmets • Footwear • Backpack straps & backing • Seat cushions • Protective vests • Military gear • And many more sHock absorPtion & attenuation Armorweave 3D fabrics provide superior shock absorption and attenuation in a variety of protective gear applications, including helmets, military vests and body padding. The fabrics’ three-dimensional characteristics allow them to absorb more impact for better body protection. cusHioning & comfort Because our 3D fabrics have a very low compression set, they can handle applications requiring both comfortable cushioning and structure. While most materials atten to the “bottom out” point during use, our fabrics provide soft comfort while maintaining their dimensional stability, and they “remember” their shape even in continuous load-bearing situations. This makes them ideal for applications such as seats, aircraft, boats, backpacks and more. 3D fabrics DesigneD for better stability, better cusHion—anD better Performance The materials in today’s industrial applications are good at providing one advantage or another. The problem? It takes many materials to provide all the advantages you need, which adds weight and ends up diluting overall performance. But our line of Armorweave ® 3D fabrics is designed to pro- vide four key enhancements—shock absorption, cushioning, light weight and breathability—for better protection and superior performance. Each of these high-performance synthetic materials, including our honeycomb weave and tubular weave fabrics, features a unique three-dimensional design and custom weave shape. This extremely durable, open construc- tion allows our fabrics to provide all four advantages together, making them the all-in-one solution for today’s advanced applications. ligHt WeigHt In addition to shock absorption and cushioning, our Armorweave ® 3D fabrics are specially designed to provide lightweight performance. Because the fabrics feature a unique open construction, they won’t absorb moisture or get heavy in wet conditions. Plus, they allow you to reduce the overall weight of virtually any application while enhancing its perfor- mance. For example, adding Armorweave 3D fabrics to a helmet allows you to use less heavy foam padding, thus reducing weight while improving protection capabilities. breatHability Without proper airow, today’s advanced applications can trap both air and water, and are susceptible to heat gain. For example, while military gear must provide protection, many soldiers get overheated because the heat cannot escape. But our Armorweave 3D fabrics’ open material design creates an airow channel, which reduces body temperature while keeping protection at optimum levels. tHe best cHaracteristic—tHe combination of all four Foam isn’t breathable or lightweight. Neither are plastics or other 3D fabrics. But Armorweave 3D fabrics combine all four characteristics—shock absorption, cushioning, light weight and breathability—making our materials stand apart from any other on the market. You get the best of all four qualities in one fabric for better protection and superior comfort. customizeD fabrics With our team of technical experts, including textile engineers, research and development scientists and tech- nical service specialists, we have all the resources and capabilities to create better performance fabrics for you. In fact, we can customize the construction of our Armorweave 3D fabrics—including specialty molding and fitting—to match the exact demands of your applications. ProDuct ProPerties The following chart contains property values for some of our most commonly produced Armorweave ® 3D fabrics. But if you require a specialty fabric, we have the capabilities to custom build solutions for your most critical applications. PROPEX INC. • 6025 LEE HIGHWAY, SUITE 425 • PO BOX 22788 • CHATTANOOGA, TN 37422 PH: 800 621 1273 • FAX: 423 899 5005 • www.propexinc.com ProPerty test method Units 3 /8˝ Blue/Black Spacer 1 /2˝ TuBular Spacer 1 /4˝ TuBular Spacer 3d honeycomB Construction ASTM D3775 threads/in 65 x 74 70 x 53 78 x 88 30 x 32 Weave visual n/a Spacer Spacer Spacer Honeycomb Weight ASTM D5261 oz/sq. yd. 10 18 15 5 Grab Tensile ASTM D4632 lb 260 warp 225 fill 700 warp 335 fill 476 warp 382 fill 225 warp 240 fill Thickness ASTM D1777 mils 240 500 250 70 Load @ 10% Compression ASTM D3575 psi — 8 33 — Load @ 25% Compression ASTM D3575 psi — 11 36 — Load @ 50% Compression ASTM D3575 psi — 10 32 — Compression Set ASTM D3575 % Set — 8 4 — Water Flow ASTM D4491 gal/min/ft 2 — 500 430 — Air Flow ASTM D737 cfm — 1100 900 — contact us For more information about our Armorweave 3D fabrics, visit our website at www.propexinc.com. Or call 800-621-1273 for free product samples or to request a personal consultation with one of our fabric experts. We are dedicated to securing your business, whether it requires on-site technical presentations, participation in design meetings or personally assisting with the rst placement of our products. NOTES: - The property values listed are typical. - Load compression values are available for tubular spacer fabrics only. - For chemical and bacteria resistance, olefins are inert. PIF-001 © 2007 Propex Inc. 4/07 Armorweave ® is a registered trademark of Propex Inc. THIS PUBLICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS ENGINEERING ADVICE. WHILE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PUBLICATION IS ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE, PROPEX DOES NOT WARRANT ITS ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS. THE ULTIMATE CUSTOMER AND USER OF THE PRODUCTS SHOULD ASSUME SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FINAL DETERMINATION OF THE SUITABILITY OF THE INFORMATION AND THE PRODUCTS FOR THE CONTEMPLATED AND ACTUAL USE. THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY PROPEX FOR ITS PRODUCTS IS SET FORTH IN OUR PRODUCT DATA SHEETS FOR THE PRODUCT, OR SUCH OTHER WRITTEN WARRANTY AS MAY BE AGREED BY PROPEX AND INDIVIDUAL CUSTOMERS. PROPEX SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRAN- TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ARISING FROM PROVISION OF SAMPLES, A COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. . applications such as seats, aircraft, boats, backpacks and more. 3D fabrics DesigneD for better stability, better cusHion anD better Performance The materials in today’s industrial applications are good. military vests and body padding. The fabrics three-dimensional characteristics allow them to absorb more impact for better body protection. cusHioning & comfort Because our 3D fabrics have. the resources and capabilities to create better performance fabrics for you. In fact, we can customize the construction of our Armorweave 3D fabrics including specialty molding and fitting—to