This section provides an overview for filaments as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 4 filament manufacturers and their company rankings.
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A filament is a long, continuous fiber often used in the textile industry. It can be made from cellulose or synthetic materials, producing indefinitely long threads. In contrast to short-fiber materials like cotton (staple), a filament refers to a single, unbroken fiber.
In chemical fiber production, filaments are created through spinning, with fiber thickness adjusted for different applications. These filaments are then used in textile manufacturing, either directly or as part of filament yarns.
Silk threads, for example, can be monofilament (single filament) or multifilament (multiple thin fibers), each offering different characteristics.
Filaments are versatile, finding applications in clothing, sports equipment, industrial materials, and high-density fabrics. They are used in sports nets, racket strings, fishing lines, bicycle and golf club shafts, outdoor furniture, and tents.
In industry, filaments are used in products like nets, ropes, filters, and electrical wires. Carbon fibers, a type of filament, are used in aerospace and automotive applications due to their strength and lightness.
High-density fabrics made from filament threads are used in products like umbrellas and roller screens, offering low light and water permeability.
Filament threads have a smooth surface, producing stable and smooth fabrics. They are often treated to reduce glossiness, providing a luxurious appearance. Filament yarns create finer tightly woven fabrics suitable for various applications, especially where strength is needed.
Monofilament consists of a single filament and is usually made from synthetic fibers like polypropylene, polyester, or nylon. Multifilament comprises multiple long fibers and can include microfibers.
Monofilament is strong and suitable for applications requiring firmness, such as tennis racket strings and fishing lines. It can be dyed during production and is often used in transparent fabrics. However, it can cause discomfort if too thick.
Multifilament creates soft, supple fabrics, less prone to wrinkling, and can offer UV protection. They are used in wind-resistant jackets and various other applications but have lower strength than monofilaments and may attract surface dust.
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Trevira GmbH, a part of Indorama Ventures, established in 2010 and headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, is a manufacturer of polyester fibers and filaments. The company specializes in flame-retardant textiles with its Trevira CS brand, which integrates fire protection into the fibers for long-term safety. Its products include filament yarns designed for flame retardancy, antimicrobial protection, and low-melt functionality. It offers various specialty fibers, including low-pill, bicomponent, and biopolymer options. Its brands include Trevira Bioactive for antimicrobial properties, Trevira Classixx for durability and colorfastness, and Trevira Sinfineco for sustainability. The company supports textile development through chromatography, spectroscopy, and physical measurement testing services.
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Marusan Chemical Co., Ltd.
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We manufacture monovilents with PE (polyethylene) and PP (polypropylene) as the main raw material. Usually, threads used for clothing are called m...
Hotty Polymer Co., Ltd.
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■ Overview This is a MEX (material extraction layer) 3D printer made of PEI (polyeter -ear) resin with excellent heat resistance, dimensional stabi...
Hotty Polymer Co., Ltd.
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■ Overview It is a MEX -type 3D printer soft filament containing a phosphorus filament. HP Filament® (flexible phosphorescent type) is a MEX type 3...
Hotty Polymer Co., Ltd.
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■ Overview It is a MEX (material extraction lamination system) 3D printer filament made of PEEK (polyethel ether ketone) resin with excellent physi...
Hotty Polymer Co., Ltd.
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■ Overview This is a MEX (material extraction layer system) 3D printer made of PPS (polyphenylEK Faid) resin with excellent cost, chemical resistan...
Hotty Polymer Co., Ltd.
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■ Overview It is a MEX type 3D printer filament that allows heated after modeling to enable the customization of the shape. Shape memory polymer (S...
Hotty Polymer Co., Ltd.
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■ Overview "HP Filament® (Durabio® Type)" is a Filament for 3D printers (material extraction layer system) with excellent weather resistance and su...
Hotty Polymer Co., Ltd.
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■ Overview This is a MEX -type 3D printer filament with a special elastomer in the PLA (poly lactic acid) filament to improve impact resistance. W...
Microboard Technology
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The strength of the modeling object is better than ABS and PLA. However, it is very difficult to remove the raft in the case of a large area and to...
Microboard Technology
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With the patented technology, a 3D printer with low shrinkage rates has been developed by mixing glass short fibers into PP. It is more suitable fo...
Microboard Technology
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PLA with a matte appearance. The modeling increases the depth. The beauty of the modeling stands out of the normal PLA. There are plenty of color v...
Microboard Technology
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It is a 3D printer filament. Various colors are available.
Hotty Polymer Co., Ltd.
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■ Overview It is a soft filament that can be used with a general -purpose MEX method 3D printer. HP Filament I (Super Flexible Type) (Flexible 75A...
Hotty Polymer Co., Ltd.
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■ Overview This is a MEX 3D printer filament made by a special elastomer, which confirmed safety in the biometric test. The Fabrial ™ R series is ...
Hotty Polymer Co., Ltd.
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■ Overview It is a 3D printer filament of the MEX method that emits light when irradiated with ultraviolet light (black light, etc.). The HP Filam...
GUNZE Limited Engineering Plastics Division
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It is a fluoric resin fiber created by excellent heat -resistant technology. ■ Characteristics FFY is a long fiber made by Gunze's unique spinning...
Marusan Chemical Co., Ltd.
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We manufacture monovilents with PE (polyethylene) and PP (polypropylene) as the main raw material. Usually, threads used for clothing are called m...
Hotty Polymer Co., Ltd.
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■ Overview The "HP Filament® (Xyron ™ type)" is a MEX (material extruded layer system) 3D printer that has a small molding shrinkage rate and has e...