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Air Force Research Laboratories

afg-121101-009_copyWorking under a research contract with the United States Air Force, our Advanced Products Group developed quasi-isotropic technology to keep pace with the evolution of military and commercial aircraft.

Bally Ribbon Mills had to first develop the weaving technology. Out of this effort, our patented 3-D Bias Loom was born and has placed Bally Ribbon Mills on the leading edge of weaving science. The computerized machine automatically weaves 3-D quasi-isotropical (0°, 90°, ±45°) near-net-shape preforms significantly reducing labor costs.

Composed of optimally oriented discrete plies that incorporate a bias ply, these 3-D woven preforms aim to:

  • Improve structural damage tolerance
  • Increase pull-off and interlaminar shear properties
  • Reduce the costs of composite parts fabrication

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

Bally Ribbon Mills announces it will highlight its narrow woven tapes and webbings for product design and development at Techtextil North America, which will be held May 6-8, 2025 at […]

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

Bally Ribbon Mills to Highlight High-Performance Webbing at PIA Symposium 2025 Explore award-winning materials and innovative fabric designs for the parachute industry Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM) announces that it will showcase […]

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Inside, we highlight topics such as:

  • Common Specifications: (Mil-Spec, PIA, & UL)
  • Fabrication Methods: (Braiding, Jacquard Loom, Shuttle Loom, etc.)
  • Weave Types: (Basket, Plain, Satin, Twill)

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