Q Shield vs. Cork as Ablative Materials
April 7, 2025Ablative materials are used in thermal protection systems (TPS) to protect vehicles from extreme heat and other harsh environmental conditions during flight. While it’s common to use ablative cork, this isn’t necessarily the best or most efficient option for every application. On the other hand, high-performance products like Q Shield can maintain their ablative properties […]
How to Protect Power Cables With Swellable Yarn
February 22, 2025Protecting power cables is crucial to prevent water ingress and maintain signal integrity. Tex Tech’s water-blocking yarn is an innovative solution designed to protect these cables. Its lightweight design and ease of use make it a preferred choice for manufacturers looking to improve cable durability without adding unnecessary bulk. As a leading industrial fabric supplier, […]
How Does a Thermal Protection System Work?
September 23, 2024High-tech aerospace and aeronautical vehicles face numerous hazards during missions, from pressure fluctuations to friction-based heat to extreme changes in temperature. These vehicles require a lasting, reliable thermal protection system (TPS) to endure such conditions and complete their mission successfully. TPS shields use reflective coatings and insulative layers to shield sensitive materials and assemblies from […]
What Are the Different Types of Thermal Protection Systems?
August 28, 2024Highly complex assemblies in aerospace applications can face exposure to severe heat, intense cold, and sudden temperature changes, leading to costly (or dangerous) damage. These assemblies require specialized thermal protection systems (TPS) built for long-lasting, zero-failure applications. The materials and structural components used in TPS systems are carefully designed and developed to protect critical components […]
What Is Carbon Composite?
May 14, 2024Composite is a carefully fabricated blend of two or more different materials. Carbon composite is a great example of a high-performing composite material. The structural makeup of the composite makes it incredibly stiff, strong, and lightweight. As a result, manufacturers can safely use carbon composite in industries such as automotive design, aerospace, and defense. Learn […]
Airship Applications of Polyurethane-Coated Fabrics
April 22, 2024The aviation landscape is continuously evolving, increasing the demand for advanced materials to serve new projects. A leading material in the industry is polyurethane-coated fabrics, which offer various properties that make them an exceptional choice for airships. They are high-performance fabrics that can advance the field of lighter-than-air (LTA) vehicles safely and sustainably. Although airship […]
What Does a Heat Shield Do?
April 18, 2024Space exploration involves exposure to incredibly harsh conditions, and missions involving re-entry face the biggest challenges of all. Whenever spacecraft and payloads must re-enter the earth’s atmosphere, special solutions must be in place to ensure it can withstand the high temperatures and speed it will be exposed to. Heat shields provide this protection, and play […]
Where to Find PFOA and PFAS-Free Fabrics
December 4, 2023Sustainability is a critical consideration in developing textiles for the dry filtration and aerospace industries. Many textile manufacturers are growing more conscious of the coatings used in their materials and are looking for more sustainable alternatives to fabrics that contain perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Here, we’ll explore what PFOA/PFAS-free fabrics […]
What Are Fluorocarbons, and Are They Toxic?
November 28, 2023Fluorocarbons are a group of synthetic organic compounds with unique properties that make them useful in various industries. They are used in household and commercial products such as lubricants, sealants, waterproofing agents, and leather conditioners. While fluorocarbons have become an integral part of our modern world, their widespread use has raised concerns about their toxicity […]
What Are Coated Fabrics?
April 27, 2023The coated-fabrics industry has realized significant growth in the past decade, largely propelled by the rising safety standards in the aerospace, protective clothing, and transportation industries. This discussion goes into depth about coated fabrics, highlighting the different types of coatings for specific applications. Coated Fabrics Explained Coated fabrics can be made from woven, knit, and […]