Innegra S is the brandname of Innegra Technologies LLC for a

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(highly oriented; 90+%

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History

Work on Innegra began in 2004. A pilot production line was opened in Greer, SC in June 2006 On July 11, 2006 the US Patent Office issued Innegrity LLC a patent entitled “Melt-spun polyolefin multifilament yarn formation processes and yarns formed therefrom" US Patent 7,074,483
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Production

Innegra S is produced in several sizes noted by their denier.

Weaving

Innegra S yarn is woven by a number of third party weavers. Innegra S can be woven alone, with carbon, fiberglass or other fibers to produce a hybrid fabric for the composites industry.

Applications

* Composites: ** sports & recreation - hockey sticks, tennis rackets, etc ** kayaks, stand up paddle boards, surf boards **

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* Automotive: **

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* Marine ** sail

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hull material ** kayak * Protective Gear Ballistics: **

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s ** body armor **

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