List of Finishes
EDUCATION > Fiberglass Finishes
List of various weavers Finish Numbers and Descriptions
40 year historical Comprehensive list of over 300 different finishes on Fiberglass
Fabrics for a huge variety of end uses -- for reference and education
161 Vinyl based silane for polyester resins
208 Similar to 608A but pigmented red to inicate non-asbestos material (insulation)
231 PVC weaveset for scrim fabic
236 PVC tie coat used in mastic reinforcement
252 Acrylic weaveset for scrim fabrics
261 White flame-retardant paint-like finish for navy board and accoustical fabrics.
263 Acrylic weaveset designed for easy, consistent slitting.
271 PVAc acrylic co-ploymer white weavset used mainly in roofing.
272 Same as 271 but black.
273 Same as 271 but yellow.
274 Firm hand, low-smoking, flame-resistant, acrylic weaveset.
318 Low toxic, low smoking, high reflective, pre-painted white ceiling board finish.
373 Chemical resistance of polymer/PTFE (filtration)
422 White PVC/Acrylic weavset for laminated window shades.
445 Alkali resistant finish for cement reinforcement.
460 For Epoxy resin and phenolic (Aerospace market)
482 Graphite finish on tubular fabric used for aluminum fabrication.
495 Heat cleaned
501 Thermal cleaning finish, designed for silicone laminations (formerly called 112) used with styles 104 and 106. Fabrics is normally white in color.
504 Volan chrome complex finish for Polyester and Epoxy resins (.03-.06% chrome) LPR & Aerospace market.
504A Volan finish with .06-.10% chrome for Epoxy and Polyester resins.
514 Silicone. For HPL, electrical and Aerospace applications. Neutral PH and recommended for Silicone laminations.
515 Continuous heat cleaning.
516 Melamine. Comatible with Phenolic. For HPL and elecrical applications. Silane finish over thermal cleaned fabric. For Melamine laminations
517 Continuous heat cleaning. (formerly 210) usually tan in color.
537 Silicone finish. Used in HPL, electrical and Aerospace applications. Thermal cleaning finish designed for Silicone laminates (white in color)
538 A-1100 amino silane plus glycerine for good wet-out and drapability for epoxy resins. Phenolic. Comatible with Epoxy, Melamine and Polymide.
550 A combination of Volan and silane for epoxy and polyester resins. LPR and Aerospace market.
558 Epoxy-functional silane finish based on Z6040 used in high pressure laminate applications. Compatible with Phenolic and Polymide resins.
580 Triple finish consisting of silicone oils/graphite/PTFE (filtration)
581 Weaveset for paintable celing board fabric.
602 Compatible with Polyester resin. Used in HPL, electrical , LPR and Aerospace applications. A modified silane finish for superior wet-out specialty applications.
609 Finish for window shades and vertical blinds, available in various colors.
615 10% add-on of DuPont's Teflon B.
616 Silane finish designed for melamine laminates applied to heat cleaned fabrics (Tan in color)
617 Silane High Pressure Laminate (HPL) Finish for Epoxy and Phenolic resins. Used in HPL, Electrical and Aerospace markets.
618 Scouring process for removal of extractable material maximizing resin compatibility. Used on Armaid fabrics Kelvar scour.
621 Silane with improved moisure resistance and electrical properties in epoxy laminate and addition type polymides. (HPL and Electrical Market)
622 Window shade finish for heat sealable finished products.
623 Black finish for vinyl tie coat
625 Acid resistance consisting of acid resistant Polymers/PTFE/Silicone oils, graphite (filtration).
627 A vinyl based Silane finish for epoxy and polyester resins with good clarity and drapability. Boat and Tooling fabrics LPR and Aerospace markets.
629 A lower add-on of 318, but applied to lighter, smoother fabric.
633 Water resistance finish (coating for fabrics)
634 Epoxy compatible silane with improved impact resistance properties in structural laminates. (Aerospace market).
636 Compatible with Polyester resin. Used in LPR and Aerospace applications.
639 Silane HPL finish for epoxy resins.
642 Silane finish with good wet-out properties as well as electric and moisture resistant properties - also compatible with polyimide, BT, Cyanate ester,
643 Epoxy silane developed for multilayer and bonding sheet applications. Exhibits good wet-out properties and good for general epoxy.
644 Epoxy silane finish with good handling wet-out properties on very light weight fabrics. A modified Z-6040. Used in HPL and electrical applications.
645 A modifield heat treatment on heavy fabrics (composite applications).
646 Silane finish for Epoxy Resins. Low chloride, moisture resistance. Also for Phenolic, Melamine, Polyimide & BT. (HPL and Electrical market)
830 Compatible with polyester resin and used in LPR applications.
941 Same as 210 heat cleaned.
957 Same as 210 heat cleaned.
971 Flame retardant coating for smoke curtains.
975 PVA weaveset
975 PVA weaveset which reduces fabric prosity and aids in slitting and sewing.
980 515 heat cleaned.
983 High termperature ceramic coating for fabrics
984 558 plus mechanical tratment to enhance wet-out and soften.
1120 Tempratex fabric. High temperature resistant fabrics woven from "E" glass fibers and coated with a vermiculite based film.
9208 Same as S-910
9288 Compatible with epoxy and phenolic resins.
9383 A processing tretament that removes a large percentage of organic binders on fabrics to enhance hands weave setting characteristics.
9437 Same as S-550.
9480 Aluminum foil laminated as fire-retardant thermoplastic adhesive. Vapor barrier laminate for shipboard usage as flange fuel spray shields.
9552 Compatible with epoxy and cynate ester resins.
9597 Same as S-938 (A propietary, chemically modified, silane finish used for epoxy resin systems
9645 Heatset.
9710 Compatible with epoxy and phenolic resisns.
9752 Weave set finish for stability and reduction of fiber irritation.
9779 A high performance aminosilane yarn binder for epoxy, bismaleimide Used on syles 557, Atroquartz II Undirectional, 531 and 581
9786 Same as Volan.
9827 Silane finish for Epoxy, polyimides and bismaleimides. Has dual finctionality groups.
9834 Same as Volan.
9836 A scoured finish for Astroquartz. Fabric is manufactured with 9779 finish and is washed to remove binders.
9837 Vinyl functional silane for polyester, epoxy, cyanate ester and vinyl ester resins.
9845 A low smoke tratment over 9383 finish that provides good weave stability.
9892 Tritemp finish. Special formula blend of silicone, fluorocarbon and graphite for maximum high temperature lubricity of glass fabrics.
9957 Dyed red indicate a nonasbestos bearing product.
9963 Teflon B finish. A fluorcarbon finish with excellent chemical resistance as well as high temperature lubriciry.
9982 Compatible with epoxy resins.
9987 A treatment over 9383 finish that provides oil and water repellency.
9995 Finish on fabrics are impregnated with a water-activated adhesive for applications as a rewettable lagging material.
CS-4667 Phenolic compatible Silane.
020S Fire retardant coating used a s a non waterproof cover
021S Fire retardant coating with a poroous or breathable coating ror pillow ticking and for upholstery cover
040S Waterproof fire retardant coating use as a mattress cover
040T Fire retardant coating used in some types of tent lining
1059 HT A propietary silane finish recommended for high temperarture polyimides and thermoplastic matrices.
1165 PVC "Soft" vinyl chloride weaveset finish for use in outdoor exterior facing structures.
1245AR Filtration finish utilizing high component concentrtion to extend filter bag like properties in baghouse applications.
1259AR A filtration fisnish with excellend adhesive properties to various organic films.
1270AR A propietary finish with excellent acid resistant properties in high temperature applications as well as good cake release.
232A PVC weaveset for window shade fabrics
263F Same as 263 but firmer.
393G Black PVC/Acrylic weaveset fot laminated window shades.
462D PVC flame retardant coating applied to both sides of fiberglass fabrics for use as vertical blinds.
497A Primary finish Epoxy & Polyimide, compatible with Polyester and phenolic (Aerospace Market). For aircraft applications requirin high tensile strength.
603A Multi-purpose pad covering and lagging finifh, providing good hand, minimal dust and ease of application (insulation).
604A Comparable to 603A with additional oil and water repellency.
608A Compatible with Phenolic, Melamine and Polyimide. For HPL and electrical applications.
610A Pre-applied rewettable lagging finish that is water activated and provides ease of applications (insulation).
615B Same as 615 but 7% nominal add-on.
632D Weaveset used in Fabrics for Sanding Discs
770B Compatible with Epoxy resin and used in Aerospace applications.
818P High add -on polyester weaveset.
832V A light add-on soft acrylic weaveset to improve fabric processings in laminating.
832W A medium, add-on soft acrylic weaveset to improve fabric processing in laminating.
845A Compatible with Epoxy, Phenolic, Melamine and used in HPL and elecrical applications.
846D PVC flame retardant coating applied to both sides of fiberglass fabrics for use as vertical blinds. 846D and 462D finishes are now called 962D, A01D or A06D
852A This is 636 over greige
865S Compatible with Polyester resins and used in LPR applications and surfboard fabrics.
93 HTS (9940) A proietary silane finish designed for polyimide, bismaleimide, epoxy and phenolic resin systems.
933 HTS A propietary silane finish designed for polyimides, bismaleimide, epoxy and phenolic resin systems.
971C Flame retardant coating for smoke curtains.
9983 PVC A vinyl chloride weaveset finish for utilization in outdoor exterior facing structures.
A-1100 Amino silane coupling agent for epoxies and phenolics. (A-1100S is a slightly softer version)
A22A A finish compatible with epoxy over scoured cloth.
A22B A finish compatible with epoxy over 647.
A24 This is Heat Cleaned 210 plus washing
A344 same as A218 - ships as A218"
A345 singed to decrease broken filaments - Greige - like CS3597
A372 PVA weaveset
A386 Heat cleaned finish
A62C Automotive metal re-enforcement used with a ploymer.
A62G Automotive metal re-enforcement used with a ploymer.
A70 Same as 621 High performance silane for epoxy and Polyimides.
A738 Black Weaveset
A905 Same as A218
A929 Black Weaveset
CS-112 Caramelized and heat cleaned fabrics for silicone coating processes.
CS-210 Caramelized fabric in which oils and starches are partially volarized. For use in melamine and elecrical coating laminations.
CS-230 Process for greige fabrics that opens yarn bundles to produce a more even surface which enhances coating adhesion.
CS-256 Silane finish for polybutadine.
CS-270 A special washing process to provide improved electrical properties in glass reinforeced tapes.
CS-271 Silane finish for use with Polyester and Epoxy resins.
CS-272A A high performance finish for epoxy and polyester resins providing good drape and resins flow used in structural and honeycomb laminates.
CS-290 A finish based on propietary chemicals which react well with polyimide, epoxy and phenolic resins. Resists oxidative destruction up to 500 deg. F.
CS-307 Epoxy Compatible Finish
CS-309 Silane finish for polyimide resins in circuit boards- good temperature resistance and a satable interferance. Electrical high temperature polyimide.
CS-3096 Volan/Silane finish for epoxy resins and polyester/vinyl ester.
CS-310 A silane epoxy finish with good moldability and physcial properties .
CS-3116 Silane finish for white melmine lamiates.
CS-316 Elecrical and structural Polyester.
CS-3176 SBR for elecrical fuses.
CS-3218 Melamine and epoxy compatible.
CS-3267 Spectra finish- water repellant.
CS-330 Proprietary desizing process to yield enhanced coating adhesion properties for electrical insulation tapes.
CS-331 A specialty silane epoxy finish designed to increase tensible streigth in laminate structures.
CS-3383 Signed only similar to CS3597 greige but singed
CS-347 Silane finish used mostly on HPL styles.
CS-3484F Epoxy
CS-352 Water repellant anti microbial.
CS-353 "Uniguard" finish for flame retardancy.
CS-358 Silane finish. Pre-finish for CS-352 and CS-353.
CS-3583 Silane finish; epoxy resin compatible.
CS-3584F Epoxy (Same as CS-307)
CS-3597 Singed to remove strays - greige fabric
CS-36 PVC Weavest
CS-3624 Silane finish. S/Glass surfboard finish.
CS-3627 Cyanate Ester for epoxy resins.
CS-3668 Greige fabric, can be finished in any finish. Sold as double singed fabric.
CS-3684 Scoured.
CS-37 Weave set, white PVC.
CS-3753 Starch finish for thermal circuits.
CS-3754 Volan- Polyester compatible.
CS-3770 Water wash only- no finish.
CS-3786 For Phenolics.
CS-3794 A silane finish for epoxy in electrical applications.
CS-3805 Epoxy compatible Silane.
CS-3807 Acrylic weavest- limited epoxy compatibility.
CS-3852 Fingernail - European touch.
CS-3880 For melamine resins and thermosets (polyester).
CS-3897 Structural epoxy.
CS-3906 Weave set, PVOH for micropore.
CS-3919 Silane (HPL) finish for elecrical Epoxy-double loading for S/106.
CS-3920 Electrical Epoxy - 4X CS-718.
CS-3923 Special wash for electrical insulation tapes.
CS-3934 Silane finish for polyester/ vinyl ester.
CS-3959 Cyanate ester resin.
CS-3995 PVC weavest - White
CS-3996 Black PVC/Acrylic weaveset
CS-4027 Acrylic weaveset.
CS-4041 For Epoxy.
CS-4055 No flow epoxy chrome based silane (volan).
CS-41 Weave set, firm PVAC.
CS-4118 Weaveset made for Essex.
CS-4134 HPL silane finish.
CS-4175 Weave set- Acrylonitrile CoPolymer.
CS-4232 Coated Fabric for tape market.
CS-4238 Soft hand finish for ballistic fabrics.
CS-426 A HPL silane finish for epoxy in elecrical applications.
CS-4299 Acrylic weaveset.
CS-4300 Acrylic; used for cable warp.
CS-433 Polyester resins compatible finish with good drape, wet out and laminate clarity.
CS-4368 Silane finish (HPL) for most resin system-Epoxy, BT, Polyimide, etc.
CS-4370 Silane finish (HPL) for Epoxy and electronic applications.
CS-4380 Coating finish; not compatible with any resins.
CS-440 Epoxy silane finish with improved fabric wet out and electric properties.
CS-4404 Scoured and singed.
CS-4405 Volan. For Phenolics, Epoxy and Polyester.
CS-4426 White Acrylic Weaveset - not resin compatible.
CS-4479 Soft version of CS-353 "Uniguard".
CS-450 High performance finish for low dielecric Cynate ester resins.
CS-4552 Silane finish for Epoxy and electronic applications.
CS-4554 Water wash.
CS-456 Carmelized.
CS-4580 Epoxy resins compatible.
CS-459 Polyester resins compatible finish with good drape, moldability and clarity. For surfboards (hand lay ups).
CS-460 High performance finish compatible with bismaleimide resins chemistry.
CS-4622 Silane finish for most resin system- Epoxy, BT Polyimide, etc.
CS-464 Structural Epoxy.
CS-4642 Scoured fabrics.
CS-4645 For epoxy resins.
CS-4662SE Weavest for acrylic elastomer.
CS-470 Cyanate ester and Polyester resins.
CS-471 Structural Epoxy.
CS-472 Excellent laminate properties. For use with Polyester resins.
CS-4731 Epoxy compatible Silane.
CS-474 Silane finish, commercial surfboard finish.
CS-4762 Epoxy resin compatible.
CS-4774 Softer CS-4118, similar to weaveset.
CS-4797 Epoxy, Polyester, Cyanate Ester compatible Silane.
CS-4802 Epoxy- stiff - High LOI.
CS-4809 PVC Acrylic coating
CS-4820 Weak A-1100
CS-4831 Silicone resin compatible.
CS-508 Carmelized fabric.
CS-509 Carmelized fabric.
CS-550 A polyester and epoxy resins compatible finish with good drape and wet out. This finish used in structural applications
CS-57 Heat set- Nylon, Polyester Weave Set.
CS-616 For Melamine laminates on heat cleaned fabric.
CS-619 Chrome based finish (volan) Phenolic, Polyester, Epoxy.
CS-6224 HPL silane finish.
CS-630 Weave Set - White PVC.
CS-645 Weave Set -PVOH Stock Solution.
CS-649 High LOI weaveset, Acrylonitrile- for rubber type coatings.
CS-655 For epoxy, phenolics and Polyimides.
CS-657 Heat cleaned and water washed. Any finish can be applied.
CS-661 Weave Set - Acrylic.
CS-667 SBR - Electrical fuses.
CS-675 Electrical Epoxy. Silane (HPL).
CS-676 SBR Weavest-
CS-679 Weave Set - Black PVC.
CS-685 Weave Set - PVOH.
CS-686 Polyester resins finish with good clarity, moldability and resistance to moisture degradation. Leaves no color.
CS-696 For Epoxy, Phenolic, polyimide resins.
CS-700 Elecrical Epoxy. A new finish concept involving controlling the reactivity of the organo-functional group
CS-718 Apremium epoxy silane finish with improved wet out and low void content laminates in printed circuit boards.
CS-724 A specially developed finish for structural epoxy composites. This finish has good moldability and improved physical properties over conventional finishes.
CS-745 Silane; for electronics - epoxy, polyimide, cyanate ester, BT resins.
CS-767 Multifunctional capability for use with all major resin systems. Excellent wetting characterisitics. For use with Epoxy, Polyimide, and Cyanate ester.
CS-769 Versatile-for electronics, epoxy, polyester, etc. (same as 4797)
CS-800 Scouring procedure for removal of water extractable material maximizing resin comparibility of fabrics made from aramid and Zylon fiber (Kevar, Twaron)
CS-802 One pass Spectra wash.
CS-811 Propietary finish for lighweight ballistic fabrics.
CS-815 Epoxy compatible. Silane treated Kevlar.
CS-825 Epoxy resin compatible.
CS-827 Structural Epoxy.
CS-860 Airbag material - silicone coating on Nylon - Pink
CS-874 Epoxy compatible Kevlar
CS-880 Silicone coating on fiberglass ex: 7628 - Gray
CS-897 Scoured and water repellent treated material for ballistic applications.
CS-898 Propietary finish for ballistic helmet applications.
CS-9383 Carmelized -
CS-9715 Blue color.
CS-9723 PVHC weaveset. Used for reinforcement (example: concrete)
F100 Scoured fabric-Aramid and spectra fabrics.
F101 Aramid water repellent - high concentration.
F111 Aramid water repellent- soft hand. Low smoke. Scoured.
F12 Heat cleaned.
F16 "A" Type Volan finish
F3 Volan-type finish compatible with structural epoxy, polyester/vinyl ester and phenolic resins.
F40 A-1100 finish modified to improve drapeability, for Phenolic resins.
F43 Polyester/vinyl ester comparible silane finish. (Marine & Tooling/Surfboard).
F46 Z-6040 finish for epoxy composites resins- high concentration.
F50 Volan/Silane combination.
F51 Blue (heavier one) Polyvinyl Alcohol release finish coated fabric. Also have a pink and brown color.
F69 same as BGF's 558 which is epoxy functional finish based on Z6040 - stiff cloth
F70 Same as CS-4797 Silane, epoxy,Polyester, Cynate Ester comparible.
F72 Surfboard finish. Polyester compatible.
F81 An improved Silane finish for polyester, epoxy, cyanate ester, urethane, polymides & phenolics for surfboards- soft, clear finish
F90 Heat cleaned ceramic fabric.
GS-978 A global multifunctional Silane good for polyester, espoxy, phenolic, melmine as well as advanced composite and cyanate eters.
GS-979 Same as GS-978 except is has a quicker wet out, about 15-20% faster than the GS-978
NPH Neutral PH finish recommended for silicone laminates.
P-44 The fabric is cleaned by thermochemical methods and prossesses superior tensile strengths and is also white in color.
RWG "Really White Glass" surfboard fabric w/resin compatible binder. (polyester resin)
S-404 A propietary silane finish for epoxy lamiates.
S-550 A high strength finish designed for both wet layup and prepreg applications. Hybrid Chrome and Silane for any resin - epoxy, polyester, vinyl ester
S-910 Polyester functional silane with good clarity and high wet strength retention.
S-911 Ultra high performance polyester resin silane with good drape, clarity and wet strength.
S-911M A Silane finish for polyester resin system, exceptional mechanical properties, long term wet stregth retention, clarity, drapability, and fast wet out.
S-912 A polyester functional silane finish applied to heat cleaned fabrics. Laminates have good clarity.
S-928 Epoxy functional silane finish designed for use with Cyanate Ester resin, Polyester, Vinyl ester and others cured by vinyl addition.
S-938 Silane epoxy finish for multilayer laminates with good electric properties.
S-977 Silane finish for epoxy, polyester, phenolic and melamines, used in structural applications.
S-988 A silane finish that provides excellent bonding to phenolic resin systems.
S-991 Silane finish that provides a soft hand, good wet out and improved dielectric properties to the glass interface in electrical composite processing.
VOLAN A A methacrylato chromic finish used with polyester, epoxy and phenolic resins.
VOLAN B A methacrylato chromic finish used with polyesterand epoxy laminates. It provides a green tint to the laminate composites
VOLAN L A methacrylato chromic finish used with polyester and epoxy laminates. It provides a green cast to the laminate composites
Z-6040 A common epoxy silane used in the high pressure laminate industry - base for others like 558