Thermal and Flammability Characteristics

Primary Fiber Properties from m Engineering Perspective 

The textile and polymer engineer must consider a number of criteria essential for formation, fabrication, and assembly of fibers into textile substrates. Often the criteria used will be similar to those set forth above concerning end-use properties. Ideally a textile fiber should have the following properties  

Elongation at break above 10% with reversible elongation up to 5% strain. 

Resistance to attack, swelling, or solution in solvents, acids, and bases. 

Self-extinguishing when removed from a flame. 

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A brief comparison of three critical thermal and flammability characteristics of polyimides vs. commodity plastics, engineering plastics and wood a common material in the construction industry tells the whole story. 

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