01 / Apparel & footwear
Think in layers.
Membrane laminates for rainwear, jackets and footwear.
For your brief: Define the layer stack, joining method and moisture-management targets.
Solutions
Textile
Everflon™ / Technical textiles
A new layer
of possibility.
From membranes to coated fabrics and engineered threads. Explore fluoropolymers for textiles designed around a specific task.
Concept illustration. Layer spacing and thickness are not to scale.
01 / Applications
Built into the fabric.
Defined by the task.
Six starting points for a materials discussion. Specify the finished textile and its intended use before selecting the raw material.
02 / Outdoor threads
Follow every stitch.
PTFE or ePTFE thread and yarn concepts for awnings, covers and outdoor textiles.
For your brief: Specify thread construction, seam design and exposure conditions.
03 / Architectural fabrics
Give shape to space.
Coated textile concepts for canopies, roofs and facade systems.
For your brief: Match coating and substrate; validate the fabricated membrane and seams.
04 / Filtration media
Design the separation.
PTFE membrane concepts for engineered filtration media.
For your brief: State the challenge aerosol or fluid, flow rate and acceptable pressure drop.
05 / Industrial coated fabrics
Make the surface count.
PTFE-coated glass fabrics for industrial processing surfaces.
For your brief: Describe contact materials, temperature cycles, flexing and cleaning.
06 / Outdoor & environmental covers
Define the exposure.
Textile and membrane concepts for shelters, covers and composting applications.
For your brief: Clarify whether the function is ventilation, containment or weather protection.
02 / Materials and processing
Choose the route.
Then develop the textile.
Raw resin, dispersion and finished membrane are different purchasing decisions. Start with the process you intend to use.
Fabric coating
Everflon™ PTFE D60F
A fabric-coating grade in the D60 aqueous dispersion family. Evaluate it for glass-fabric coating with your substrate, coat build and thermal process. Request current grade data before trials.
Explore PTFE dispersion ↗Membrane development
PTFE fine powder
Discuss a resin grade for your intended paste-extrusion and expansion route. Resin selection alone does not define pore structure or finished membrane performance. Share your process and evaluation targets.
Discuss membrane requirements ↗Surface & bonding layers
FEP / PFA dispersions
Consider an additional dispersion layer when developing a coated-fabric construction. Ask about FEP D50 or PFA D450, and assess fusion, adhesion and compatibility within the complete stack.
Review dispersion options ↗03 / Performance starts with the specification
One textile.
Several requirements.
Barrier & transport
Set separate targets for liquid penetration, water-vapor transport and air flow. Select a test method and conditioning procedure for each.
Mechanical use
Describe bending, abrasion, tension, seams and the expected number of use or cleaning cycles.
The complete construction
Assess the substrate, functional layer, bonding system and finishing process together. Record the exact build used for testing.
04 / From concept to sample
Bring the structure.
Build the evidence.
Give the material supplier and textile processor one shared brief.
01
Describe the textile.
Share the application, substrate, target weight or thickness, layer arrangement and manufacturing route.
02
Plan the trial.
Request the current technical data sheet and SDS. Agree on sample preparation, process variables and measurable acceptance criteria.
03
Evaluate the finished build.
Test the processed textile and relevant seams or assemblies. Review changes after the intended cleaning, aging or use cycle.
05 / Technical textile FAQ
Before you specify.
Are a PTFE membrane and a PTFE-coated fabric the same?
No. A membrane is a distinct functional layer; a coated fabric combines a textile substrate with a coating. Define the material form and full construction before comparing performance.
Does selecting PTFE guarantee waterproof and breathable clothing?
No. Evaluate the finished laminate and garment construction, including seams, under the specified test conditions. Raw-material data cannot establish the performance of the finished garment.
Does a membrane material establish a HEPA filter classification?
No. Specify and test the finished filter, including its construction and sealing. A polymer name alone is not a filter classification.
Can these materials be specified directly for protective clothing?
Treat them as material candidates. The responsible garment manufacturer must evaluate the complete construction for the intended hazard and required performance.
Which information helps with grade selection?
Send the substrate, material form, process route, application conditions and test targets. State whether you need resin, dispersion or a finished textile component.
06 / Start a material conversation
What will your next
layer make possible?
Share your textile concept, processing route and performance targets with Everflon.
