Product Information
Fibers and Textiles/Man-Made Leather/Nonwoven Fabrics/Hook-and-Loop Fasteners
New high-strength, water-soluble PVA fiber
Fibers and Textiles/Man-Made Leather/Nonwoven Fabrics/Hook-and-Loop Fasteners
Vinyl Acetate Derivatives
KURALON K-II™
- General name
- New PVA fiber
- Sales format
- Short-cut fiber, filament, spun yarn, nonwoven fabric, fabric
KURALON K-II™ is a new type of synthetic fiber made of polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) based on a new spinning process developed by Kuraray. KURALON K-II™ is available in an insoluble type and a water-soluble type. It has a high strength, low elongation, alkali resistance, and is used as a special cement reinforcing agent, as a reinforcing material in the spinning of natural fibers, and in water-soluble nonwoven fabrics.
Applications
High-strength types
- Fiber-reinforced cement building material
- Engineered cementitious composite
- Reinforced plastics
- High-strength spun yarn and fabric
- Rope
- Cut resistant gloves, etc.
Water-soluble types
- Embroidery lace base fabric
- Socks separator
- Spun yarn reinforcing agent (mixed yarn), etc.
Characteristics
High-strength types
- High strength
- Low elongation
- High elastic modulus
- Good alkali resistance
- Good adhesive for rubber and cement
- Excellent weather resistance
- Environmentally friendly (Only H2O and CO2 are generated during combustion of PVA. No harmful substances are produced.)
Water-soluble types
- Various water-soluble types are available to suit intended use, from dissolution at low temperatures to boiling point.
- Excellent stability against tensile strength and humidity, and improves processability for yarns, nonwovens, etc.