When your products are expected to perform flawlessly in the most demanding conditions, material choice matters. Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) yarn gives you the competitive edge — delivering up to 15x the strength of steel by weight while dramatically reducing overall product mass.
Its exceptional performance means lighter designs, greater load capacity, and longer service life, all without compromise. Resistant to UV rays, water absorption, abrasion, and harsh chemicals, UHMWPE yarn thrives where other fibers fail — whether it’s holding a vessel in port, protecting lives in the field, or ensuring medical precision in the operating room.
At Techtextile, our UHMWPE yarn, developed in collaboration with Webtex Taiwan, is backed by OEKO-TEX® certification and a proven supply chain that understands the importance of quality, consistency, and timely delivery.
If you’re looking to improve performance, reduce weight, and extend durability — UHMWPE yarn is the smarter choice for your next breakthrough product.
Properties
Property | Value / Range |
|---|---|
Deniers Available | 30D ~ 4800D |
Tenacity Range | 33 ~ 45 g/d (≥ 35 cN/dtex) |
Elongation at Break | < 4% |
Density | ~0.97 g/cm³ |
Melting Point
| 80°C ~135°C |
Modulus | 1100 – 1500 g/d |
Moisture Regain | None |
Affected by Water | NO |
Resistance to Acids | Excellent |
Resistance to Alkali | Excellent |
Resistance to Chemicals | Excellent |
Resistance to UV-Light | Excellent |
OEKO-TEX® Certified
Property | UHMWPE | Steel Wire | Nylon | Polyester | Aramid (e.g., Kevlar®) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Strength-to-weight ratio | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (very high) | ⭐ (low) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
|
Specific Gravity (g/cm³) | 0.97 (floats) | 7.8 (sinks) | 1.14 (sinks) | 1.38 (sinks) | 1.44 (sinks) |
Abrasion Resistance | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
|
UV Resistance | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐
|
Water Absorption | 0% (hydrophobic) | 0% | ~4–5% | ~0.4% | ~4.5%
|
Chemical Resistance | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Elongation at Break | ~3–4% | ~1–2% | 20–30% | 12–16% | 2.5–4%
|
Cut Resistance | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
|
Flex & Bend Fatigue | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Need for Lubrication | ❌ Not required | ✅ Required | ❌ Not required | ❌ Not required | ❌ Not required |
Operating Temp Range | -150°C to 80°C | Up to 500°C | -40°C to 120°C | -40°C to 150°C | Up to 500°C
|
Good spinnability Soft feel, cool feel, moisture absorption & comfortable
Abrasion resistance, tear resistance, anti-cut
Non-woven
Non-woven apparel fabric
Non-woven filtering fabric
Non-woven cut resistance fabric
Blending with cotton
Improving the properties of mechanical, abrasion resistance and weatherability of cotton products.
Denier | Length |
|---|---|
1.1 | 38mm
|
1.1 | 51mm
|
1.7 | 38mm
|
1.7 | 51mm |
Technical Information
Denier | Tenacity(Min.) | Modulus (Min.) |
|---|---|---|
30 | 36~42g/d
| 1300~1500g/d
|
40 | 36~42g/d
| 1300~1500g/d
|
50 | 36~42g/d
| 1300~1500g/d
|
100 | 36~42g/d
| 1300~1500g/d
|
150 | 36~42g/d
| 1300~1500g/d
|
200 | 36~42g/d
| 1300~1500g/d
|
250 | 35~40g/d
| 1300~1500g/d
|
300 | 35~40g/d
| 1300~1500g/d
|
350 | 35~40g/d
| 1300~1500g/d
|
400 | 35~40g/d
| 1300~1500g/d
|
500 | 35~40g/d
| 1300~1500g/d
|
600 | 34~ 40g/d
| 1300~1500g/d
|
800 | 34~45g/d
| 1300~1500g/d
|
1000 | 34~ 40g/d
| 1300~1500g/d
|
1200 | 34~39g/d
| 1300~1500g/d
|
1600 | 34~45g/d
| 1300~1500g/d
|
2400 | 33~37g/d
| 1300~1500g/d
|
3200 | 32~36g/d
| 1300~1500g/d
|
4800 | 32~36g/d
| 1300~1500g/d
|
Our Yarn Colours
Good spinnability, soft feel, cool feel, moisture absorption & comfortable, abrasion resistance, tear resistance, anti-cut
Non-woven
Non-woven apparel fabric
Non-woven filtering fabric
Non-woven cut resistance fabric
Blending with cotton
Improving the properties of mechanical, abrasion resistance and weatherability of cotton products.
Denier | Length |
|---|---|
1.1 | 38mm
|
1.1 | 51mm
|
1.7 | 38mm
|
1.7 | 51mm |
Denier | Length |
|---|---|
1.1 | 38mm
|
1.1 | 51mm
|
1.7 | 38mm
|
1.7 | 51mm
|
Soft feel, cool feel, moisture absorption & comfortable
Abrasion resistance, tear resistance, anti-cut, anti-puncture & corrosion resistance
Denier | Material | Grade |
|---|---|---|
605D | UHMWEP Fiber+PET+Glass Fiber
| EN388:2003 Lever5
|
777D
| UHMWEP Fiber+PET+Glass Fiber+Spandex
| EN388:2003 Lever5
|
Level-3 cut-resistant UHMWPE yarn engineered for high-strength, lightweight protection. Ideal for PPE, anti-slash textiles, industrial reinforcement, and tactical gear.
Modle | Structure | Performance | Color | Weight (g/pair) | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WT10553 | UHMWPE+PET/PA+PU
| EN-388 Level 3
| White | 52.5g (L)
| 8(M), 9(L), 10(XL, 11(XXL)
|
WT10555 | UHMWPE+PET/PA+PU
| EN-388 Level 3
| Grey | 58.6 (XL)
| 8(M), 9(L), 10(XL, 11(XXL)
|
WT10590 | UHMWPE+Glass Fiber+PU
| EN-388 Level 5
| Grey | 76g (XL)
| 8(M), 9(L), 10(XL, 11(XXL)
|
UHMWPE UD is combined with specially resin base and UHMWPE fiber. It’s mainly used in soft bulletproof field, with advantages of lightness, softness, and excellent wearing comfort; light weight will also work with good protection against shooting in various environments.
21~49 layers, NIJ IIIA
UHMWPE Hard Ballistic UD Sheet is the best choice for light-weight GA141 level 5 and level 6, NIJ III and IV ballistic plates, shields, and vehicle armors.
The mainly application is used in bulletproof inserted plate, bulletproof armored vehicle, bulletproof shield, bulletproof walls.
It has excellent anti-fragment performance, greatly reducing the depression. Due to the very low dielectric constant of UHMWPE fiber, the equipment will have stealth effect for covering the important parts of the warship, tank, battery and etc.
Product Name | Areal Density (g/m²) | Thickness (mm) | Width (m) | Ballistic Performance | Number of Layers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HT-2M2U130-80 | 130 ± 5 | 0.14 ± 0.02 | 1.2 – 1.6 | NIJ IIIA 9mm NIJ IIIA .44 | 35 46 |
HT-2M4U100-80 | 100 ± 5 | 0.11 ± 0.02 | 1.2 – 1.6 | NIJ IIIA 9mm NIJ IIIA .44 | 36 50 |
HT-2M4U130-80 | 130 ± 5 | 0.14 ± 0.02 | 1.2 – 1.6 | NIJ IIIA 9mm NIJ IIIA .44 | 30 41 |
HT-2M4U160-80 | 160 ± 5 | 0.17 ± 0.02 | 1.2 – 1.6 | NIJ IIIA 9mm NIJ IIIA .44 | 27 35 |
HT-2M4U100-90 | 100 ± 5 | 0.11 ± 0.02 | 1.2 – 1.6 | NIJ IIIA 9mm NIJ IIIA .44 | 32 45 |
HT-2M4U160-90 | 160 ± 5 | 0.17 ± 0.02 | 1.2 – 1.6 | NIJ IIIA 9mm NIJ IIIA .44 | 23 30 |