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Speciality Fibres and Materials Ltd

PO Box 111

101 Lockhurst Lane

Coventry CV6 5RS

UNITED KINGDOM

 

Tel: +44 (0)24 7670 8200

 Wet spinning fibres research from SFM

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Water-based spinning systems

Speciality Fibres and Materials Ltd has particular expertise in water-based spinning systems and the production of fibres from carbohydrate polymers, such as alginate. A polymer solution is "spun" into a liquid that has no dissolving power for the polymer, resulting in precipitation or coagulation of the polymer in fibrous form.

Our wet spinning line comprises polymer solution make-up, controlled extrusion of filaments, stretching, washing and drying. The production line can also provide a route for the application of desirable additives to fibres, using the fibre as a carrier or delivery system.

This can be achieved for example by mixing the additive into the polymer solution or by coating the ready-made fibre surface.

For further information on our products and services please visit our downloads section or feel free to contact us on +44 (0)24 7670 8200 — find out how we can help you today.

Links to our other products and services:

Alginate medical fibres - used worldwide in the production of wound dressings

Micropake medical fibre - an X-ray detectable yarn

Melt spinning - we have expertise in highly filled yarns

GMP production facilities - clean room production facilities

Healthcare - we use a systematic approach to new product development

Chemical modification - carrying out chemical reactions with fibrous materials

Non-woven fabrics - nonwoven, knitted and woven fabric

Research and development - we transform concepts into marketable products