BEEK, The Netherlands — November 26, 2018 — On November 26, EuroFibers — a Dutch supplier of high performance fibers — introduced its new sister company EuroFabrics. EuroFabrics is a supplier of high performance fabrics like BodyShield® and a key distributor of the American SuperFabric® in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Many of the fabrics are based on high-performance fibers like Dyneema®, Twaron®, Technora® and Vectran®. EuroFabrics offers a one-stop shop for performance fabrics with special features like cut, slash, abrasion or fire resistance.
As being part of the sister company EuroFibers, the EuroFabrics team has a strong technical background in High Performance Fibers and Fabrics. General Manager Marcel Alberts is very proud of the cooperation with SuperFabric and explains the added value of EuroFabric as follows: “Our extensive network with fiber producers, knitters, weavers and finishers worldwide enables us to offer the best available high performance fabric solutions, tailored to the needs of our customers. We pride ourselves in our textile innovation capabilities and we set ourselves apart by offering small quantities for prototyping purposes, but also large commercial volumes for large-scale production, tailored to the needs of our customers.” Mike Wrenn, COO of SuperFabric® stated: “We look forward to working with EuroFabrics in introducing our line of high performance fabrics to customers. Our high abrasion resistant and cut resistant fabrics can be used in a wide variety of markets to enhance customer’s product lines.”
You can meet the people from EuroFabrics and SuperFabric® at the PERFORMANCE DAYS on November 28-29th 2018 in Munich at booth P24 in Hall C1!
SuperFabric®
SuperFabric® is a cut and abrasion resistant material, and a registered trademark of Higher Dimension Materials Inc. As a technical fabric, SuperFabric® is created with a base fabric such as nylon, polyester, neoprene, Dyneema and is overlaid with tiny, hard guard plates in a specific pattern. This guard plate technology protects the base fabric and contributes to the durability of the material. The geometry, thickness, and size of the guard plates, as well as the base fabric, vary depending on industry requirements. SuperFabric is being used in skijackets, pants, motorcycle apparel, seating, industrial covers, footwear, the FERRARI (599 GTB), upholstery and much more. SuperFabric materials are customizable in every aspect and are known for their special properties. The fabrics are abrasion resistant, highly durable, stain resistant, breathable, slash resistant, rodent resistant and available in many unique patterns, designs, styles, and colors.
BodyShield
BodyShield is a proprietary range of fabrics made with Dyneema, the world’s strongest fiber. BodyShield offers reliable cut and slash protection with high wearing comfort. These fabrics are durable and washable for long-lasting protection and uncompromised comfort. BodyShield fabrics have been extensively tested according to the meet the new European EN388 standards and are engineered with comfort and elegance. This innovative product not only effectively protects the wearer’s skin, but can also be worn as an everyday fashion item. BodyShield fabrics offer comfortable protection to a wide variety of people who put their lives on the line for the sake of your company or the community like security guards, police officers, ambulance personnel, bus drivers, train conductors and people working in fire brigades and psychiatric care.
Posted November 28, 2018
Source: EuroFibers