Polymer fibre surface abrasion

For many applications, especially technical applications, textiles should be protected against physical or chemical assault, for example abrasion, damage by UV radiation and aggressive chemicals. This can be achieved by thin crosslinked layers of inorganic or mixed inorganic-organic polymers on the fibre surface " These special finishes are carried out with common techniques at moderate processing temperatures that do not exceed 150 °C and result in very thin polymer films on the fibre surface. 

To enhance mechanical properties and decrease wear, glass fibres are added to polymers but they are abrasive and attack the opposing surface. According to the circumstances they can also increase the coefficient of friction. 

---