Polyester

Polyester fiber is lightweight, bio-compatible, quick-drying, and versatile.

quills Polyester is a manufactured fiber, in which the fiber forming substance is any long-chain synthetic polymer composed of at least 85% by weight of an ester of a substituted aromatic carboxylic acid. This includes, but is not restricted to, substituted terephthalic units and parasubstituted hydroxy-benzoate units.

Polyester fiber properties include:

High strength
Dimensional stability and strength
Lightweight
Resistant to shrinking
Controlled elongation
Abrasion resistant

Mildew-resistant
Flexible
Low moisture absorption
Quick drying
Chemical resistance in specific environments
Bio-compatible

Technical Data

Tenacity (g/denier)	8.8 - 9.1
Elongation at break (%)	13.9 - 14.3
Shrinkage at 177°C (%)	7.9
Melting point (°F)	493
In flame	Burns slowly; melts and drips
After flame	Self-extinguishes
Chemical resistance	Good resistance to weak alkalis & weak acids. Moderate resistance to strong acids & alkali
Specific gravity (g/cc)	1.38
Moisture regain (%)	0.4

Disclaimer: Values are only a guide. Actual values depend on manufacturer and exact type of yarn. Please contact our engineering team for specific values as they relate to your application.

Polyester

Polyester fiber properties include:

Technical Data

Bally Ribbon Mills to Showcase Advanced Narrow Woven Tapes and Webbings at Techtextil North America 2025!

Bally Ribbon Mills to Highlight High-Performance Webbing at PIA Symposium 2025

Polyester

Polyester fiber properties include:

Technical Data

Bally Ribbon Mills to Showcase Advanced Narrow Woven Tapes and Webbings at Techtextil North America 2025!

Bally Ribbon Mills to Highlight High-Performance Webbing at PIA Symposium 2025

Need help finding the right product?

Additional Resources

Need help finding
the right product?