Applications

Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Fiber (UHMWPE) is used in a variety of industries:

• Healthcare application including stronger composite replacement parts and improved suture strength.
• Personal protection for celebrities, politicians and the affluent including undergarments, coats, jackets and other outerwear.
• Anchor ropes, cables, crane ropes, lifting slings, sailing ropes, sails, synthetic link chains and netting for maritime applications.
• Apparel, footwear, gloves, workwear and work safety equipment.
• Air cargo nets, aquaculture nets, trawl ropes and and safety nets
• Lighter and stronger composites for automobiles, aircraft and other vehicles which will reduce weight and therefore carbon footprints