4 Filament Manufacturers in 2024
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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What Is a Filament?
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.
Uses of Filament
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.
Properties of Filament
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.
Types of Filaments
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.
How to Choose Filament
1. Monofilament
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.
2. Multifilament
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.
List of 4 Filament Manufacturers
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RAINSUN INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO., LTD.
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Western Filament, Inc.
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Filament Manufacturer Ranking
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Global Distribution of Filament Manufacturers by Country
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List of Filament Products
30 products are listed.
Marusan Chemical Co., Ltd.
A thread polyethylene mono -filament PE made from one fiber
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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.
Excellent heat -resistant and flame -retardant MEX method 3D printer HP filament® (PEI ULTEM ™ type)
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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.
Special Filament HP Filament® (Flexible Philosophy Type) containing phosphorescent pigments
■ 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.
Excellent heat resistance and chemical resistance MEX method 3D printer HP filament® (PEEK type)
■ 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.
Excellent costiveness, chemical -resistant MEX method 3D printer HP filament® (PPS type)
■ 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.
SMP (shape memory polymer) filament that can soften and change the shape depending on the temperature
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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.
Using "Durabio®" MEX method 3D printer HP filament® (Durabio® type)
■ 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.
HP Filament® (high -strength PLA type) improvement of strength by blending special elastomer in PLA
■ 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
Excellent strength POLYMAKER FILAMENT PC-Max (polycarbonate)
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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
Ideal for modeling of large objects nanodax filament nanodax PP (polypropylene)
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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
Color variations abundant Spider Filament Mat PLA
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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
3D printer Afinia filament
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It is a 3D printer filament. Various colors are available.
Hotty Polymer Co., Ltd.
General -purpose 3D printer HP filament® (Super Flexible type) (Flexible 75A type)
■ 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.
Filament Fabrial ™ R series made of biological compatibility and flexibility
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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.
Responsible HP Filament® (UV reaction type)
■ 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
Excellent heat -resistant FFY (fluorine resin PFA filament)
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.
A thread polypropylene mono filament PP made from one fiber
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.
Using "Xyron ™" MEX method 3D printer HP filament® (Xyron ™ type)
■ 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...
