Kuralon™ was the first synthetic fiber made in Japan, more than 60 years ago.
Successfully commercialized by Kuraray, Kuralon™ is a world-class niche product that has been continually refined and improved over time to meet new applications and changes in demand—eventually leading to the development of a second generation, Kuralon K-II™. Both Kuralon™ and Kuralon K-II™ are based on polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) resin. These cutting-edge materials are used in many fields, including construction, specialty papers, and rubber reinforcement.
Specifications
- High tenacity
- Low elongation
- High Young’s Modulus
- Low creep
- Low heat shrinkage in hot air
- Good alkaline resistance
- Environmentally friendly
- Chemical resistance
- Affinity to rubber and resins
- UV-stability
- Hydrophilic
- Variety of types available
- Kuralon™
- Kuralon K-II™ Water Soluble
- Kuralon K-II™ Water Insoluble (High Tenacity)
- Kuralon™:
- Reinforcement of rubber (e.g., hoses and belts)
- Specialty paper
- Construction material reinforcement (e.g., cement and concrete)
- Plastic reinforcement
- Fiber for ropes, cords, and threads
- Kuralon K-II™ Water Soluble:
- Water-dissolving non-woven materials
- Processing agent for spinning and weaving of wool and cashmere
- Water-soluble yarn for separation of materials in sections
- Kuralon K-II™ Water Insoluble:
- Reinforcement of concrete and mortar
- Reinforcement of plastics
