Industrial Fibers Engineered to Perform
At INVISTA, our Specialty Industrial Materials (SIM) business helps shape what’s possible with polyamide 6,6 (PA66). For more than 50 years, INVISTA has been a trusted supplier of high-performance fibers and intermediates to industries that thrive on reliability, from automotive to apparel. Our industrial
fibers strengthen airbag systems, reinforce textiles and enable product designs that require strength, flexibility and precision.
Tailored Solutions
Reliable Supply
By collaborating closely with customers, we continue to push boundaries for
fiber innovation, helping our partners create products that make a difference
in the real world. We do this by leveraging decades of polymer science, fiber
expertise and manufacturing excellence to deliver durable fibers and textiles
for a range of different applications, including:
Airbags
Tire Cord
Sewing Threads
Mechanical Rubber Goods
A Proven Legacy
Leveraging industry insights that drive innovation to create customized, high-impact solutions that address unmet needs across the value chain.
With production and supply
capabilities in North America,
Europe and Asia, INVISTA offers
global material support.
More than 80 years of technical expertise in PA66 production, with a longstanding reputation for quality and performance.
Our SIM Products
From airbags to industrial textiles, we have SIM PA66 solutions designed to deliver reliable performance and meet demanding specifications.
210 / 235
SIM - NA/EU
Primary Applications
Airbag, industrial fabrics
Type Description
725 - High Tenacity
Filament Count:
34
Breaking Strength (lbf)
4.0
Breaking Strength (N)
17.0
Elongation at Break (%)
23.0-24.5
Hot Air Shrinkage (%)
5.0-6.5
Tenacity (g/d)
8.0
Tenacity (cN/Tex)
72.0
210 / 235
SIM - NA/EU
Primary Applications
Airbags, industrial fabrics, sewing threads
Type Description
728 - Very High Tenacity
Filament Count:
34
Breaking Strength (lbf)
4.0
Breaking Strength (N)
18.5
Elongation at Break (%)
22.0
Hot Air Shrinkage (%)
4.5
Tenacity (g/d)
9.0
Tenacity (cN/Tex)
79.0
210 / 235
SIM - NA/EU
Primary Applications
Airbags, industrial fabrics, sewing threads
Type Description
749 - Very High Tenacity - Low Stiffness
Filament Count:
68
Breaking Strength (lbf)
4.5
Breaking Strength (N)
19.5
Elongation at Break (%)
18.5
Hot Air Shrinkage (%)
7.0
Tenacity (g/d)
9.5
Tenacity (cN/Tex)
84.0
315 / 350
SIM - NA/EU
Primary Applications
Airbags
Type Description
749 - Very High Tenacity - Low Stiffness
Filament Count:
136
Breaking Strength (lbf)
6.5
Breaking Strength (N)
29.0
Elongation at Break (%)
20.0
Hot Air Shrinkage (%)
6.5
Tenacity (g/d)
9.5
Tenacity (cN/Tex)
82.0
420 / 470
SIM - NA/EU
Primary Applications
Airbags, sewing threads
Type Description
743 - Very High Tenacity
Filament Count:
68
Breaking Strength (lbf)
9.0
Breaking Strength (N)
39.5
Elongation at Break (%)
19.5
Hot Air Shrinkage (%)
6.5
Tenacity (g/d)
9.5
Tenacity (cN/Tex)
84.0
420 / 470
SIM - NA/EU
Primary Applications
Airbag, industrial fabrics
Type Description
749 - Very High Tenacity - Low Stiffness
Filament Count:
140
Breaking Strength (lbf)
9.0
Breaking Strength (N)
39.0
Elongation at Break (%)
21.5
Hot Air Shrinkage (%)
6.5
Tenacity (g/d)
9.0
Tenacity (cN/Tex)
81.5
630 / 700
SIM - NA/EU
Primary Applications
Airbags, industrial fabrics, sewing threads
Type Description
728 - Very High Tenacity
Filament Count:
105
Breaking Strength (lbf)
13.0
Breaking Strength (N)
58.0
Elongation at Break (%)
20.5
Hot Air Shrinkage (%)
6.5
Tenacity (g/d)
9.5
Tenacity (cN/Tex)
81.0
840 / 940
SIM - NA/EU
Primary Applications
Cap ply, industrial fabrics
Type Description
728 - Very High Tenacity
Filament Count:
140
Breaking Strength (lbf)
18.5
Breaking Strength (N)
81.5
Elongation at Break (%)
19.0
Hot Air Shrinkage (%)
7.0
Tenacity (g/d)
10.0
Tenacity (cN/Tex)
86.5
1260 / 1400
SIM - NA/EU
Primary Applications
Cap ply, industrial fabrics
Type Description
728 - Very High Tenacity
Filament Count:
210
Breaking Strength (lbf)
27.5
Breaking Strength (N)
122.0
Elongation at Break (%)
19.0
Hot Air Shrinkage (%)
6.0
Tenacity (g/d)
10.0
Tenacity (cN/Tex)
87.0
1890 / 2100
SIM - NA/EU
Primary Applications
Cap ply, industrial fabrics
Type Description
728 - Very High Tenacity
Filament Count:
272
Breaking Strength (lbf)
40.5
Breaking Strength (N)
180.0
Elongation at Break (%)
19.0
Hot Air Shrinkage (%)
6.0
Tenacity (g/d)
9.5
Tenacity (cN/Tex)
86.0
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