UHMW-PE

Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) is a high-strength fibre made from polyethylene. It is also known under the brand names Dyneema®, Spectra®, Ultra® and Tsunooga®.

The very long PE molecule chains result in a number of exciting properties:

• Very high (tensile) strength with low weight (more tensile than aramid or carbon fibres)
• Low water absorption
• High abrasion resistance
• UV resistant
• Very smooth (low friction or heat when slipping through knots or protective clothing)

The properties of UHMW-PE depend heavily on the molecular length or weight.

You can find our fabrics made of UHMW-PE here or in the view under the entry. These are often very high-quality materials from the outdoor industry. Currently, there are no other fabrics in this area that have a better strength-to-weight ratio. UHMW-PE is also used for ropes, workwear, sailing, climbing, medicine, jeans and motorsports. The production of fibre-reinforced plastics, also in combination with carbon fibres, is also possible.