Para-aramid fabric, woven and knitted (100% aramid 1414)
100% para-aramid (aramid 1414) · Woven and knitted · Custom weight 130 – 600 g/m² · Plain, twill, ripstop, jersey, rib, interlock
Our para-aramid fabric family covers both high-tenacity woven cloth and flexible knitted structures from 130 to 600 g/m². Engineered for cut defense, high tensile strength, and heat resistance in protective apparel, industrial sleeves, gloves, and reinforcement panels.
- Woven and knitted constructions from 130 to 600 g/m²
- Styles: plain weave, twill, ripstop, jersey, rib, interlock, PU/TPU coated & aluminised
- Inherently flame resistant — does not melt; LOI 28–32; cut resistant ANSI A2–A9
Application scenarios
Where para-aramid fabric is used · In-service performance
Para-aramid (aramid 1414) woven and knitted fabrics are selected where human skin and equipment need maximum protection against high-energy cutting edges, heavy abrasion, and thermal contact. The spinning and knitting/weaving routes determine the flexibility and drape, while count and yarn tenacity (20–23 g/den, roughly five times the strength of steel) guarantee the finished cut rating.
Knitted constructions provide breathable, next-to-skin stretch for protective sleeves, cut-resistant glove liners, and neck gaiters. Woven constructions provide dimensional stability, puncture resistance, and heavy tear strength for outer shells, chainsaw aprons, and industrial equipment shields.
Who makes it
Who makes the fabric
Our textile manufacturing roots go back to 1972 and the company was established in Shantou, Guangdong in 2002. The para-aramid in this cloth is spun and converted in a 30,000 m² integrated plant, so fibre, yarn and woven fabric come from one production chain rather than from a trader.
This page covers the 100% para-aramid woven and knitted class as a whole. Weight, structure and coating are set with the order against the protective gear or industrial part the cloth is going into.
Technical data
Product information
The para-aramid woven and knitted fabrics we produce, model by model. From our verified product catalog.
| Model | Composition | Weight | Width | Cut / Standard | Remark / Typical application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD-K001-1 | 100% para-aramid | 180 g/m² | 1.6 m | EN 388:2016 Cut 2 | Soft hand feeling, lining & protective hoods |
| MD-K001-2 | 100% para-aramid | 220 g/m² | 1.6 m | EN 388:2016 Cut 2 | Heat, cut and abrasion resistant knit |
| MD-K001-3 | 100% para-aramid | 260 g/m² | 1.5–1.6 m | EN 388:2016 Cut 3 | High-density cut resistant gloves & sleeves |
| MD-K001-4 | 100% para-aramid | 310 g/m² | 1.6 m | EN 388:2003 Cut 5 | Heavy-duty cut protection layer |
| K001-4BK | 100% para-aramid (dope-dyed black) | 310 g/m² | 1.55 m | EN 388:2003 Cut 5 | Tactical & security protective apparel |
| K001-7 | Para-aramid / steel / polyester | 260 g/m² | 2.2–2.3 m | ANSI Level A3 | Composite core cut resistance |
| K001-1T | Para-aramid / antistatic wire | 180 g/m² | 1.65 m | EN 388 Cut 2 · Antistatic | Cleanroom & explosive atmosphere safety |
| MD-K001-21 | Para-aramid / steel core | 320 g/m² | 2.2–2.3 m | ANSI Level A8 | Extreme cut and blade protection |
| MD-K002-2.1 | 50% para / 43% meta / 7% poly spandex | 300 g/m² | 1.6 m | Cut & heat resistant | Double-sided yellow/white stretch knit |
| MD-KS-18 | 100% para-aramid | 220 g/m² | 1.83 m | EN 388 Cut resistant | Flexible cut protection lining |
| MD-K005-2 | 100% para-aramid | 650 g/m² | 1.7 m | Extreme heavy knit | Heavy thermal contact and mechanical shield |
Para-aramid knitted fabric series (针织对位芳纶系列)
| Model | Composition | Weight | Construction / width | Rating or key property | Source / Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD-W002-7 | 100% para-aramid (aramid 1414) | 150 g/m² | Woven plain, 150 cm | Lightweight high tensile shell | Catalog MD-W002-7 |
| MD-W001-15 | 100% para-aramid (aramid 1414) | 200 g/m² | Woven plain, 150 cm | Cut & puncture resistant | Catalog MD-W001-15 |
| W002-1.2 | 100% para-aramid (aramid 1414) | 220 g/m² | Woven plain, 150 cm | Breaking strength ≥1400 N; LOI >28% | Catalog W002-1.2 |
| MD-W002-3 | 100% para-aramid (aramid 1414) | 280 g/m² | Woven plain, 150 cm | Cut level ANSI A2 | Catalog MD-W002-3 |
| MD-S-488.1 | 100% para-aramid (aramid 1414) | 310 g/m² | Woven plain, 80–220 cm | Heavy industrial duty; 0.84 mm | Catalog MD-S-488.1 |
| MD-W001-15CA | Para-aramid + TPU | 270 g/m² | Woven plain + TPU, 140 cm | Waterproof & puncture resistant | Catalog MD-W001-15CA |
| MD-W002-1.2CZ | Para-aramid + PU | 250 g/m² | Woven plain + PU, 150 cm | Abrasion & moisture barrier; 0.35 mm | Catalog MD-W002-1.2CZ |
| MD-W002-1.5CD | Para-aramid + PU | 270 g/m² | Woven plain + PU, 150 cm | High abrasion & cut defense; 0.30 mm | Catalog MD-W002-1.5CD |
| MD-W002-3AL | Para-aramid + aluminium foil | 360 g/m² | Woven + foil, 150 cm | Radiant heat reflection & splash barrier | Catalog MD-W002-3AL |
| MD-W002-6AL | Para-aramid + aluminium foil | 415 g/m² | Woven + foil, 150 cm | Proximity firefighting & foundry shield | Catalog MD-W002-6AL |
| MD-S-405AL | Para-aramid + aluminium foil | 530 g/m² | Woven + foil, 120 cm | Heavy radiant heat barrier | Catalog MD-S-405AL |
Para-aramid woven & coated fabric series (梭织与涂层对位芳纶系列)
Values are measured per production lot — ask our technical team for the batch data of the weight, weave and coating you plan to use.
Made to order
Specification options
Weight, width and construction are set to the end use; custom weights from 130 to 600 g/m² available across woven and knitted lines.
- Yellow (natural para-aramid)
- Black
- Navy blue
Para-aramid takes its colour in the polymer before the fibre is spun, not in a dye bath, so the choice is limited to solution-dyed shades — natural yellow, black and navy blue in regular supply. Tell us the shade and we will confirm it for the weight and construction you have chosen.
Standards and certification
Our products are made to conform to each standard listed below, in the application it is bought for. Where a certificate for a specific standard is required, we arrange testing to the customer's requirement.
- EN ISO 11612 Heat and flame protective clothing (ISO 15025 flame spread, ISO 9151 convective heat, ISO 6942 radiant heat).
- NFPA 2112 Flash fire protection for industrial personnel.
- NFPA 1971 Structural firefighting protective clothing.
- ASTM F1506 Flame-resistant textile materials for arc-rated clothing.
- ASTM F1959 Arc rating (ATPV) determination for a material.
- IEC 61482-2 / NFPA 70E Protective clothing against the thermal hazards of an electric arc, and the workplace standard that calls for it.
- EN 388 Mechanical risks — the cut, abrasion and puncture tests behind a glove rating.
- ANSI/ISEA 105 Hand and arm protection, cut levels for the US market.
- OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Textiles tested for harmful substances.
- ISO 9001 Quality management system.
- IATF 16949 Automotive quality management system, certified for the manufacture of polyester and aramid cloth at our Shantou plant. Para-aramid cloth is the automotive-facing part of that scope — it goes into cut-resistant liners and composite parts — so the certificate is listed on this page.
Test reports and certificate copies are available from our sales team on request. Standards written for finished garments — EN ISO 11612, NFPA 2112, NFPA 1971 — belong to the garment maker who builds on our material data.
Frequently asked questions
What is 100% para-aramid fabric used for?
Para-aramid fabric is bought where tensile strength, puncture resistance, cut defense and thermal resistance meet: outer shells of protective gloves, chainsaw protective trousers, friction reinforcement patches, ballistic carrier linings, expansion joints, and automotive or industrial rubber hose reinforcement.
Is para-aramid the same as Kevlar®?
Para-aramid is the generic chemical class (poly-p-phenylene terephthalamide). Kevlar® is a registered trademark of DuPont for its brand of para-aramid fibre. We produce 100% para-aramid (aramid 1414) spun yarns and woven fabrics from prime high-tenacity filament and staple fibres.
Can para-aramid fabric be dyed?
Para-aramid is practically impossible to piece-dye because the polymer is highly crystalline and lacks dye-receptive chemical sites. It is supplied in its natural golden-yellow state, or produced in black or navy using dope-dyed (solution-dyed) yarns.
What is the temperature limit of para-aramid fabric?
Para-aramid does not melt. It decomposes above 450 °C without melting or dripping. In continuous thermal service, its recommended operating ceiling is around 180–200 °C, above which tensile properties gradually degrade over extended exposure.
Can you supply aluminised or coated para-aramid fabric?
Yes. We supply aluminised para-aramid fabric (typically 600 g/m²) for radiant-heat reflection in proximity firefighting and foundry gear, as well as PU/TPU coated builds for moisture barrier and abrasion-resistant industrial covers.
Let’s talk about your fabric requirements
Tell us the application, the required weight and the standard you need to meet. Our technical team will come back with a matching fabric, the spec sheet and a quotation.