High-end Ripstop Polyester
In the sport kite market, Icarex is the benchmark. Terefore Icarex is being used by all major sport kite manufacturers.
The strength and stability that Icarex offers, are extremely important for these high performance sport kites.
Icarex fabric, also referred to as PC-31 (Polycarbonate-31gram/yd2), contains the lightest constructions in kite fabrics. The polyurethane (PU) coating on both sides makes the fabric extremely airtight and does not absorb water. This guarantees the best performance in light winds and the fabric retains its shape even in wet, rainy conditions. The polyester in combination with double coating gives Icarex the best porosity of all available fabrics.
Icarex has a very low elongation; this unique quality feature makes sport kites more responsive and accurate. Low stretch is an important advantage of polyester fabric over nylon fabric.
The double yarn reinforcement that is woven into the fabric every 10mm, both in the warp- and fill direction, ensures the highest tear strength for its light weight. However polyester ripstop fabric is generally less tear resistant than nylon ripstop fabric. The reinforcements are in squares, so that the fabric is symmetrical, giving designers more freedom in material use. The big square reinforcement lines are the trademark for Icarex and stand for the highest quality fabric available in the sport kite market to date.
Icarex is available in a wide range of colours. All of the colours are very bright and, because of the fabric being so thin, work even better in the sky. In comparison to nylon fabrics, the colours in polyester fabric keep their original intensity much better, because polyester fabrics such as Icarex are UV resistant.
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Icarex has a weight of 37 g/m². This makes it an incredibly light weight fabric.
Air permeability is the ability of a fabric to allow air to pass through it. For Icarex, it is 0,02 cc per cm² per second*, which is extremely low. This means that the fabric is incredibly airtight, a feature that is vital for the production of kites. *The air permeability figure indicates the volume of air per surface unit in a certain amount of time. The value is measured at a pressure difference of 1 atmosphere given a certain thickness of the fabric. *The air permeability figure indicates the volume of air per surface unit in a certain amount of time. The value is measured at a pressure difference of 1 atmosphere given a certain thickness of the fabric.
Icarex has very low stretch, which is an important advantage of polyester fabric in comparison to nylon fabric. This unique characteristic makes sport kites more responsive and precise.
Double yarn reinforcement is woven into Icarex every 10mm, both in the warp and fill direction. This ensures the highest tear strength possible for the light weight of the fabric.
Due to its durability, Icarex remains in good condition as it ages – even after many hours of intense use, products made from Icarex will still perform the same. Colours also keep their orginal intensity better than other fabrics.
Icarex has excellent UV resistance, due to it being polyester. This means that it keeps its orignal colour intensity much better than other fabrics such as nylon, and is also much more resistant to UV degradation. Chikara has good UV resistance. This can be seen through the many kites that have been created using Mirai, all of which have shown little or no signs of UV degradation.
Icarex is coated in Polyurethane (PU) on both sides, making it extremely airtight and water repellent. This guarantees the best performance in light winds and that the fabric will keep its shape, even in wet, rainy conditions. The polyester in combination with double coating also gives Icarex the best porosity performance of all available fabrics.
Icarex has very high tensile strength. This means that it performs well under high tension and is resistant to stretching.
HIGH DIMENSIONAL STABILITY Icarex has very high dimensional stability. This guarantees that it will not deform when exposed to adverse conditions such as high temperatures and rain.
Icarex is available in many different colors. The color card lists the colors and product codes, which are available directly from stock.
You can easily order in our webshop.
If you are interested in a custom color, please contact us and we can work out the details with you (minimum order quantity is a lot of 1000 meters).
Teijin is the Japanese manufacturer of Icarex. This global company with more than 21.000 employees specializes in producing a wide range of synthetic fibers and fabrics.
Teijin promises is to enhance quality of life. They do this by maximizing the potential of chemistry, focusing on its benefits for people, society and the global environment to ceaselessly pursue solutions that encourage the evolution of society.
| Material | Ripstop Nylon |
|---|---|
| Type of polyester | 30Denier Polycarbonate |
| Coating | Double sided Polyurethane (PU) / Double sided WR |
| Weight (g/m2) | 37 |
| Roll width (m) | 1.40 |
| Yarn (Dtex) | Warp 33 / Fill 33 |
| Tear strength (kg) | Warp 1.2 / Fill 1.2 |
| Breaking strength (kg / 5cm) | Warp 28 / Fill 31 |
| Breaking elongation (% / 5cm) | Warp 12 / Fill 18 |
| Air permeability (cc/cm2 / sec) | 0.02 |
