UHMWPE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene)

UHMWPE fiber is flexible and absorbs energy during plastic deformation. Its ability to absorb is 1.8 times that of carbon fibre, 2.6 times of aramid fiber and 33 times of glass fiber. Compared to the UD structure, UHMWPE woven fabric combines better with resin. This makes it more suitable for composite reinforcement.

UHMWPE woven fabric has excellent properties of low-temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, UV resistance, and high transmissive, bringing composites better performance. Suitable for both hard composite reinforcement and flexible composite reinforcement.

Dyneema is made from UHMWPE.

We’re testing Kevlar vs UHMWPE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene).

While we have data, we haven’t real-world-tested it as yet, but we have some on order and look forward to showing any pros and cons on both properties and pricing.