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Coated Woven Fabrics

Coated Woven Fabrics

Eastex coated woven fabrics offer the inherent strength and stability of woven substrates, significantly enhanced by specialized coatings. This combination creates highly durable, functional textiles with properties such as superior water resistance, abrasion resistance, improved aesthetics, and tailored breathability.

From rugged outdoor gear to critical industrial components, our coated woven fabrics deliver robust performance designed for demanding environments.

Coated woven fabrics can be best understood by breaking down their two core components. At their foundation lies a woven structure—interlaced yarns designed to deliver strength, dimensional stability, and structure. These woven bases bring valuable qualities such as breathability and durability. However, it’s the applied coating that elevates their functionality.

Various coatings—including polyurethane (PU), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), silicone, fluorocarbons, and others—can be layered onto the fabric surface to introduce specialized performance features. Depending on the coating used, properties like water resistance, chemical resistance, flame retardancy, or flexibility can be achieved, making coated woven fabrics highly versatile across countless industrial and commercial applications.

At Eastex, we offer several different forms of coating, including knife coating, roll coating, hot meld extrusion and more.

Benefits of Coated Woven Fabrics

Thanks to these performance characteristics, coated woven fabrics offer a range of significant advantages, including:

  • DurabilityCoatings can significantly increase the strength and durability of woven fabrics, making them last longer than uncoated fabrics. This makes coated fabrics a popular choice for industries that require high-performance materials.
  • VersatilityWith different types of coatings available, coated fabrics can be applied to various industries and applications, from medical devices to outdoor equipment.
  • Tailored performanceCoatings can be customized to meet specific performance requirements, such as water repellency, breathability, or fire resistance. This flexibility makes coated woven fabrics a versatile option for different purposes.
  • Longevity Coated woven fabrics are known for their durability and longevity. The coating process strengthens the fabric, making it resistant to wear and tear, UV rays, and other environmental factors. This makes them suitable for long-term use in industries such as aerospace and automotive.

Applications of Coated Woven Fabrics

Coated woven fabrics deliver substantial performance benefits across a wide range of critical applications, including:

Tactical

Tactical

Various coated woven fabrics, such as ballistic nylon and several others, are in use for law enforcement and tactical purposes, such as products like gear, bags, protective covers and more. Ballistic nylon is popular for its high strength and abrasion resistance, making it an ideal choice for protective gear and tactical equipment.

travel-and-outdoors

Travel & Outdoor

From tents bags, and luggage items to covers, jackets, and more, coated woven fabrics are used extensively in outdoor and recreational applications. These fabrics provide durability, weather resistance, and breathability for comfortable outdoor use.

Marine

Marine

For items like boat covers, seating and various protective gear, vinyl coated woven fabrics are the go-to choice. Vinyl coatings provide excellent water and UV resistance, making them perfect for marine applications.

Industrial

Industrial

Within the industrial field, coated woven fabrics are often used for protective wear, equipment covers, filtration and more.

Healthcare

Healthcare

The medical and healthcare fields also utilize coated woven fabrics, often in areas like fluid-resistant barriers, reusable gowns and patient transfer sheets.

At Eastex Products, we work with clients across these and other industries to develop custom coated woven fabric solutions that meet their unique needs and specifications. Our team has extensive experience in creating coated woven fabrics that offer the necessary durability, strength, and protection for a wide range of applications.

How Coatings Enhance Woven Fabrics

These various coatings can be applied to woven fabrics to enhance them in several different ways depending on the need:

  • Waterproofing and water repellantCoatings can provide different levels of fluid resistance, ranging from water repellency to complete waterproofing. This is achieved by creating a barrier on the surface of the fabric that prevents liquid from penetrating and soaking into the fibers.
  • Abrasion resistanceCoatings can also improve the durability and strength of woven fabrics, making them more resistant to wear and tear.
  • Improved hand and drapeCoatings often impact the texture of a fabric, plus how the fabric lays and folds. They can be used to create crisp, stiff fabrics or soft, pliable ones depending on the desired effect.
  • Printability and aesthetics For various branding or visual appeal needs, coatings can be used to enhance the appearance of a fabric. This can include adding glossy or matte finishes, creating specific patterns or designs, and incorporating special effects like iridescence.
  • Chemical resistance If your fabric requires protection against certain chemicals, coatings can be applied to create a barrier that prevents damage or staining. This is particularly useful in industries such as healthcare or food service where fabrics may come into contact with potentially harmful substances.
  • Antimicrobial To prevent the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms, antimicrobial coatings can be applied to fabrics. This is important in environments where hygiene is crucial, such as hospitals or restaurants.
  • Flame retardancy Coatings can also be applied to fabrics to make them less flammable. This is important in industries such as aerospace or transportation, where fire safety is a top priority.

Elevate Your Products with Eastex’s Top-Tier Coated Woven Fabrics

When you work with Eastex for all your coated woven fabric needs, you get access to the best and most diverse array of fabrics and coating materials on the market. From nylon and polyester base fabrics, to various other specific products, we engineer coated woven fabrics for specific uses to ensure that we meet the unique needs of each and every customer.

Build stronger, more functional products with Eastex coated woven fabrics. Partner with us to develop the ideal textile solution for your application. Contact us today to get started!

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