What Is Aramid Yarn?

Aramid fibers are man-made (synthetic) fibers known for their high strength, heat resistance, strong fabric integrity even at high temperatures, high tenacity, abrasion resistance, resistance to chemicals and organic solvents, and non-melting.

Aramid takes its name from the word "aramid". Aramid is defined by the Federal Trade Commission as "a man-made fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is a long-chain synthetic polyamide in which at least 85 percent of the amide bonds are directly attached between two aromatic rings."

Simply put, aramid is a man-made fiber whose chemical structure makes it highly resistant to heat and degradation.

Aramid is produced by spinning solid fibers in liquid chemicals into high-performance fibers used in many applications, including spinning into yarns used to make protective fabrics and apparel - for arc protection, flash fire protection, Military, fire, racing, and more.