Technical fabrics

material made from a combination of two or more unlike substances

Kevlar (para-aramid) is a strong, heat-resistant synthetic fiber, related to other aramids such as Nomex and Technora. Developed by Stephanie Kwolek at DuPont in 1965, the high-strength material was first used commercially in the early 1970s as a replacement for steel in racing tires. It is typically spun into ropes or fabric sheets that can be used as such, or as an ingredient in composite material components.

thumb|Elastic material used in the fabrics of a summer cycling kit|cycling attire comprising a jersey, [[bib shorts and gloves]]

insulating napped or pile fabric, sometimes knitted and often made from polyester

Gore-Tex is W. L. Gore & Associates's trade name for waterproof, breathable fabric membrane. It was invented in 1969. Gore-Tex blocks liquid water while allowing water vapor to pass through and is designed to be a lightweight, waterproof fabric for all-weather use. It is composed of expanded PTFE (ePTFE), a stretched out form of the PFAS compound polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).

thumb|Microfiber cloth suitable for cleaning sensitive surfaces thumb|Microscopic view of a microfiber cloth

thumb|Tyvek house wrap Tyvek () is a brand of synthetic flashspun high-density polyethylene fibers. The name Tyvek is a registered trademark of the American multinational chemical company DuPont, which discovered and commercialized Tyvek in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

alt=Printed tartan fabric with wireless charging coils, overlaid with multiple illuminated electronic circuit boards|thumb|Screen printed e-textile coils showing wireless powering of flexible circuits through the fabric. thumb|An e-textile circuit swatch thumb|upright|A dress with red LEDs built into the fabric

aluminized plastic sheet used to protect against heat in space

thumb|Lurex yarn thumb|upright|Cheryl (singer)|Cheryl Cole wearing a Lurex dress while performing with [[Girls Aloud at Battle Abbey, Hastings]] thumb|upright|African lace made with Lurex

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thread wholly or partly made from metal

textile that resists moisture penetration, whether through inherent materials, construction, or finishing

Coolmax is the brand name for a series of polyester fabrics developed and marketed by The Lycra Company (formerly Dupont Textiles and Interiors then Invista).

building material that reflects thermal radiation and reduces heat transfer