Designing For Performance
Arville’s team of people have pioneered the use of new techniques and approaches in the manufacture of technical textiles, based on a rich experience of developing fabrics used in some of the most complex and challenging end applications
Textile Research & Development
We like a challenge, the more complex and unusual the application the better. We are happy to work with your internal team, tailoring a cost-effective textile product for your particular needs
Arville will design & test fabrics to meet performance specifications, developing prototypes for new uses or improving and refining characteristics for existing applications
In this way we will work with you as your textile development partner, acting as a vital resource to help our customers with a structured approach to fabric design
Testing Our Engineered Fabrics
To support our research & development work we have an in-house laboratory and testing facilities which provide us with a first-class level of technical support that is unrivalled in the technical textiles industry
Every fabric we produce is rigorously tested against our customers specifications giving assurance and peace of mind that they are produced within strict manufacturing tolerances and are designed to perform consistently to exceptionally high standards
Our testing regime is intensive and includes a wide range of industry standard testing procedures
High Performance Fabrics
Arville has a long-standing history working as a supplier partner with our customers in a number of very specialist technical fields that require a high degree of industry expertise and understanding. Here are just some examples of the more common performance characteristics that are demanded by our customers:
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Tear resistant |
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Flame retardent / self-extinguishing |
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Abrasion resistant |
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Heat resistant |
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Lightweight |
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Chemical resistant |
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High strength |
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Water resistant / repellant |
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Acid / alkaline resistant |
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Durability |
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Anti-static / conductive |
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Fuel / solvent resistant |
High Performance Yarns
Our technical team sources yarn from a wide variety of specialist yarn suppliers across the globe. It also keeps us at the forefront of advances and developments in material technology so that we are able to bring new yarn types, enhanced performance, price stability and cost benefits to our customers 
Technical Textiles
- An Integrated Approach to Textile Design
- Coatings
- Designing For Performance
- End Uses
- Fabricate
- Markets
- Weave
Related Resources
Want to know more? Here are some technical brochures that may be of interest, or if you would like to see our full range of PDF downloads then please go to our Technical Library
