UHMWPE Knotted Braided and Twisted

Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) is a high performance fiber used in many applications (fish netting, rope, personal armor, vehicle armor, cut-resistant gloves etc.).  Some of the primary characteristics of UHMWPE are:

• Exceptional weight to strength ratio – UHMWPE is up to 15 times stronger pound-for-pound than steel. Because of the very high tensile (breaking) strength, the diameters of the twines used to make netting can be much smaller than with more commonly used fibers. The smaller diameters are more hydrodynamic (less water-resistance) when pulled through water and thereby have significant fuel savings.
• UHMWPE stretches very little under pressure and is ideal for applications where elasticity is not desirable.
• UHMWPE will not absorb water and will float on the surface.
• Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene is a soft fiber that is not stiff or rough to the touch.
• The cost per pound or kilo of UHMWPE is much higher than other commonly used fibers (traditional polyethylene, polypropylene, or nylon).
• UHMWPE can be made into twisted, braided or raschel netting

Fitec’s Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) netting is made from high-quality, virgin resin with exceptional  tensile (breaking) strength. All  UHMWPE is heat-set to provide tight knots that resist slipping under pressure.  Our factory is state-of-the-art with stringent quality control which ensures consistent mesh and twine sizes throughout the netting.  Fitec’s UHMWPE  factory manufacturers a wide range of twine sizes in most any mesh size and meshes deep.  A variety of coatings are available for added abrasion resistance and knot holding ability.