Innegra S is the brandname of Innegra Technologies LLC for a polyolefin (highly oriented; 90+% polypropylene).
History Work on Innegra began in 2004. A pilot production line was opened in Greer, SC in June 2006Innegrity News Archives
On July 11, 2006 the US Patent Office issued Innegrity LLC a patent entitled “Melt-spun polyolefin multifilament yarn formation processes and yarns formed therefrom".US Patent 7,074,483
Production Innegra S is produced in several sizes noted by their denier.
Weaving Innegra S yarn is woven by a number of third party weavers. Innegra S can be woven alone, with carbon, fiberglass or other fibers to produce a hybrid fabric for the composites industry.
Applications
Composites: sports & recreation – hockey sticks, tennis rackets, etc kayaks, stand up paddle boards, surf boards fiber reinforced concrete Automotive: Formula One Marine sail cloth boat hull material kayak Protective Gear Ballistics: protective clothing and helmets fabrics body armor helmet
See also
Aramid Fibers Nylon Personal protective equipment Textile Ballistics
References
External links wikInnegra General Aramid information