Aramid Fibre Nonwoven
Improve composite durability and wear resistance with lightweight aramid fibre nonwovens. Designed for demanding applications exposed to abrasion, friction and repeated mechanical contact, our aramid nonwovens help extend component life with minimal weight addition.
Aramid Fibre Nonwovens
Why Aramid Nonwovens?
Aramid fibre nonwovens deliver the abrasion resistance and durability of aramid fibres in a lightweight, easy-to-integrate format.
Designed for applications exposed to wear, friction and repeated mechanical contact, aramid fibre nonwovens help protect composite structures, improve component lifetime and increase wear resistance with minimal weight addition.
Available from 5–200 g/m², our materials are widely used in industrial roll covers, friction materials and high-performance composite applications.
Fibre Type
Aramid
Areal Weights
13 –200 g/m²
Binders
Poly Vinyl Alcohol, Styrene Acrylic, Co-Polyester, Co-polyester
Fibre Length
12 mm / 0.5”
Max Roll Width
2100 mm
Min Roll Width
10 mm
Supply Forms
Continuous Rolls, sheets and cut shapes
Applications
Imparting superior wear resistance to the surface of high speed industrial rollers, friction substrate for brake and transmission systems, adhesive carriers or supports, surfacing veil to deliver resin rich surface fi nish with improved wear resistance and thermal stability.
Properties
Dielectric, Abrasion resistance, dielectric, high temperature resistance, high thermal stability
Extend Component Life
- Improves wear resistance in abrasive environments
- Acts as a durable sacrificial layer to protect composite structures
- Supports longer component service life
- Ideal for industrial roll covers, sporting goods and friction materials
Improve Durability
- Delivers the abrasion resistance of aramid fibres in a lightweight format
- Protects against friction and repeated mechanical contact
- Enhances performance in demanding operating environments
- Minimal weight addition with areal weights from 5 g/m²
Consistent Quality
- Uniform fibre distribution for reliable performance
- Consistent areal weight and thickness
- Easy to handle and integrate into composite manufacturing processes
- Manufactured using James Cropper’s proven wet-laid technology
Multifunctional
- Improves wear resistance and surface durability
- Can provide high-quality composite surface finish
- Supports electrostatic dissipation when blended with conductive fibres
- Enables multiple functions within a single lightweight layer
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Improve Wear Resistance in Composite Structures
Discover how lightweight aramid fibre nonwovens help improve durability, extend component life and introduce multifunctionality in demanding composite applications.
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Typical Applications for Aramid Fibre Nonwovens
Markets
James Cropper Advanced Materials customers are among the largest aerospace manufacturers in the world, including many Fortune 100 and 500 companies. Our portfolio of products are in use on most commercial aircraft, delivering surface finish solutions, improved processing, light weighting efficiency solutions, and more.
A multitude of solutions for automotive composites, ranging from Class A surface finish to friction material substrates and composite EV battery enclosures.
James Cropper has supplied materials into the Defence sector for over 25 years. Our success lies in our ability to develop materials which meet specifications that other providers can't fulfil. This means that we work closely with our customers to design a product to suit specific application requirements.
Our advanced nonwovens enhance marine applications with high-quality surface finish on composite components and reliable fire protection for vessels.
Our materials are highly versatile, serving a wide array of sporting goods including bicycles, hockey sticks, tennis racquets, skis, and archery equipment.
Our nonwovens deliver specific functionality to leading renewable energy companies composite wind turbines, including surface finish and fire protection inside nacelles.
Our nonwovens are used in a broad range of applications in the industrial sector, improving the finish and functionality of roll covers, pipes and vessels and providing cryogenic and high temperature insulation.
James Cropper has developed a range of materials specifically designed for use in both established and emerging power generation & storage systems. Typical applications include electrode scaffolds, current collectors, adhesive carriers and battery separators.