Characteristics and application development of High strength polyarylate fiber <Vectran>

Abstract

Recently, demand for super fibers with high strength and high modulus has been vigorous. Generally, super fiber has a rigid molecular structure based on an aromatic ring in many cases. Due to this molecular structure, it often has functionality such as high melting point due to high crystallinity and excellent chemical resistance. Among the super fibers, <Vectran>　(polyarylate fibers) is attracting attention as fibers for industrial materials because they have many specific features. This publication introduces the characteristics of < Vectran> and their application development.