FILL MATERIALS

Our filling materials are available in Synthetic Fibers and Animal Hairs; other materials are available depending on your application. Below is a partial list of what is available.
 
 
• Synthetic Fibers
 
NYLON
The most widely used and versatile fibers used today. Nylon is highly durable because of its high abrasion resistance and bend recovery. It is resistant to most common chemicals and has high softening point of approximately 180º C.
 
 
 
 
PP (Polypropylene)
PP is a lower cost than nylon but it does not have the bend recovery than nylon has or abrasion resistance. PP has excellent wet stiffness, abrasive tip cleaning action and is inert to most solvents, oil, acids and chemicals.
 
 
 
 
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
An economical material with a reasonable flex life, low friction resistance and no loss of stiffness in water. PVC can be used for a wide variety of purpose, including all types of domestic and industrial brush ware. PVC is extremely easy to work with and is available in a huge variety of colour.
 
 
 
 
• Animal Hairs
 
BRISTLES
The hair coming from the neck, back and shoulder area of the pig, hog or boar. Bristles relatively scarce and expensive. Bristles have a natural taper and flagged end, which gives it qualities not found in other brush making fill materials. Bristles also have excellent durability and water resistance. Bristles are non-conductive but will generate less static than synthetic fibers materials.
 
 
GOAT HAIR
Goat hair has a natural kink that cannot be straightened. Generally taken from the back area of the goat. Goat hair very expensive and is a very soft yet fine natural material with properties that make it excellent for use in fine polishing and cleaning.
 
 
 
HORSE HAIR
Horse hair is a medium to high cost material. The hairs from a horse's mane of tail have a long tradition of usefulness. Tail hair is stiffer than mane hair, and is does not have a flagged end. It works well doe sweeping polished surfaces, dusting, flux removal, general cleanup and as specialty applicator.
 
 
All information is believed to be accurate. However, no warranties are implied or expressed regarding it is accuracy or the materials described.