Short description
Flame-retardant mattress applications can require specialised sewing threads that withstand heat and do not melt. Meta-aramid sewing threads are used for flame-retardant and heat-protective applications.
Meta-aramid sewing threads
The AMANN mattress product range includes special sewing and embroidery threads made from meta-aramid for flame-retardant and heat-protective applications.
The listed raw materials include:
- NEWSTAR® Yantai meta-aramid for A-tech and A-tech CS
- Nomex® DuPont™ meta-aramid for N-tech, N-tech CS and Nc-tech
Thread constructions
Different constructions are available depending on the product.
Schappe spun
Used for:
- N-tech
- A-tech
Cut staple spun
Used for:
- N-tech CS
- A-tech CS
Continuous filament
Used for:
- Nc-tech
Mattress applications
Mattresses are listed as the main application for these meta-aramid sewing threads.
The different constructions and ticket sizes allow the sewing thread to be selected according to the respective sewing operation and processing requirements.
Quick facts
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Main application | Mattresses |
| Application type | Flame-retardant and heat-protective applications |
| Raw material | Meta-aramid |
| Material variants | NEWSTAR® Yantai meta-aramid and Nomex® DuPont™ meta-aramid |
| Thread constructions | Schappe spun, cut staple spun, continuous filament |
| Key properties | Self-extinguishing and non-melting |
| Permanent temperature resistance | Up to approx. 200°C |
| Decomposition temperature | Approx. 370°C |
| Burning behaviour | Tested according to DIN EN ISO 15025 |
| Product variants | A-tech, A-tech CS, N-tech, N-tech CS, Nc-tech |
Also known as
Technical terms
- Flame-retardant sewing thread
- Heat-protective sewing thread
- Meta-aramid sewing thread
- Meta-aramid sewing and embroidery thread
- Schappe spun
- Cut staple spun
- Continuous filament
- Self-extinguishing
- Non-melting
- Permanent temperature resistance
- Decomposition temperature
- DIN EN ISO 15025
Common descriptions
- Sewing threads for flame-retardant mattress applications
- Sewing threads for heat-protective mattress applications
- Meta-aramid threads for mattresses
- Heat-resistant sewing threads for mattresses
- Flame-retardant threads for mattress production
Alternative terminology
- Flame-retardant products
- Meta-aramid products
- Flame-retardant and heat-protective applications
International terminology
| Language | Common terminology |
|---|---|
| English | Flame-retardant sewing thread, meta-aramid sewing thread |
| German | Flammhemmender Nähfaden, Meta-Aramid-Nähfaden |
| French | Fil à coudre ignifuge, fil à coudre en méta-aramide |
| Italian | Filo da cucito ignifugo, filo da cucito in meta-aramide |
| Spanish | Hilo de coser ignífugo, hilo de coser de meta-aramida |
| Chinese | 阻燃缝纫线, 间位芳纶缝纫线 |
| Vietnamese | Chỉ may chống cháy, chỉ may meta-aramid |
FAQ
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Meta-aramid sewing and embroidery threads can be used for flame-retardant and heat-protective mattress applications.
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The product range includes NEWSTAR® Yantai meta-aramid for A-tech and A-tech CS and Nomex® DuPont™ meta-aramid for N-tech, N-tech CS and Nc-tech.
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Yes. The meta-aramid sewing threads are self-extinguishing and non-melting.
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The meta-aramid threads have permanent temperature resistance up to approximately 200°C.
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The decomposition temperature is approximately 370°C.
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The burning behaviour of the listed meta-aramid products is tested according to DIN EN ISO 15025.
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The available variants include N-tech, N-tech CS, Nc-tech, A-tech and A-tech CS.
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The brochure lists N-tech, N-tech CS, Nc-tech, A-tech and A-tech CS for mattress applications.