Applications for BAFA® Laid Scrims

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BAFA® laid scrims reinforce packaging and paper, adhesive tapes, tarpaulins and films, composites, nonwovens, building and flooring products, and protection systems in six industries.

BAFATEX supplies manufacturers only. The applications are therefore organised by the industry that processes the scrim. Every application has exactly one place.

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Six industries for BAFA® laid scrims

Packaging & Paper

BAFATEX laid scrims make paper packaging, tissue and VCI papers tear-resistant and form the window of potato and fruit bags, also from natural fibres.

Tapes, Tarpaulins & Films

BAFATEX produces diagonal and triaxial laid scrims in Wipperfürth, Germany, that reinforce adhesive tapes, tarpaulins and technical films against overstretching and tear propagation.

Composites & Lightweight

BAFATEX produces ultralight laid scrims from approx. 3 g/m² made of glass, carbon, aramid and polyester that fix rovings and composite layers in rotor blades, prepregs, vehicle parts and sports equipment.

Filters, Cables & Medical

BAFATEX laid scrims stabilise nonwovens: in ATEX filters, in water-blocking and binder tapes for subsea and power cables, and in medical and hygiene products.

Building & Flooring

BAFATEX laid scrims reinforce roofing and facade membranes, insulation materials and floor coverings such as mosaic parquet and carpet backing in several directions with minimal additional weight.

Defence & Protection

BAFATEX develops laid scrims made of aramid, Nomex, glass and carbon together with system integrators for counter-drone nets, mobile protective structures and the protection of critical infrastructure.

All applications at a glance

Packaging & Paper

Tapes, Tarpaulins & Films

Composites & Lightweight

Filters, Cables & Medical

Building & Flooring

Defence & Protection

Frequently asked questions about laid scrim applications

What are laid scrims used for?

Laid scrims reinforce thin, flexible materials with minimal additional weight: paper and packaging, adhesive tapes, tarpaulins and films, composites, nonwovens, building and flooring products, and protection systems. The scrim is embedded or laminated and absorbs tensile and tearing forces.

Which industries does BAFATEX supply?

BAFATEX supplies manufacturers in six industries: Packaging & Paper, Tapes, Tarpaulins & Films, Composites & Lightweight, Filters, Cables & Medical, Building & Flooring, and Defence & Protection. BAFATEX exports to more than 20 countries.

How do I find the right scrim for my application?

In the product advisor on bafatex.com you can configure yarn, yarn spacing and width and send an enquiry directly. Samples are available without minimum quantity and at short notice; series production starts from 10,000 m² per year.

Request a laid scrim for your product

The fastest way to a suitable quotation from BAFATEX is to configure your scrim in the product advisor and send the enquiry from there. Phone +49 2267 87130, e-mail info@bafatex.de. BAFATEX is ISO 9001 certified.

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