Technical data
| Yarns | Aramid (Kevlar®, Technora®), Nomex® (flame-retardant), glass, carbon, high-tenacity PES |
| Batch sizes | Small batches for prototypes and qualification; prototype samples at short notice |
| Options | Nonwoven doubling or a second diagonal scrim |
| Export | Deliveries are subject to the applicable export control regulations |
| Construction | Diagonal and triaxial laid scrims in 6, 8 or 10 directions; also absorb forces at an angle, unlike conventional rectangular scrims |
| Diagonal weft spacing | 5 to 50 mm |
| Longitudinal yarns | 20 to 1,000 per 100 cm |
| Width | 100 to 2,700 mm, infinitely variable |
| Binder | PVAC or SB based; flame-retardant and food-compliant on request |
| Colours | Natural or individually dyed |
| Rolls & cores | Roll length and core to suit the line; large rolls up to 10,000 m |
| Order quantity | Samples without minimum quantity, series production from 10,000 m² per year |
| Lead time | Samples at short notice, series typically 4 to 8 weeks |
| Capacity | approx. 50 million m² per year, 10 production lines |
| Quality | ISO 9001, certified by Bureau Veritas |
| Origin | Wipperfürth, Germany; laid scrims since 1959; exports to more than 20 countries |
Laid scrims for counter-drone and protective nets
Laid scrims made of high-performance fibres distribute impact loads in up to 10 directions. This keeps nets resilient at low weight.
Reinforcement of counter-drone nets
Diagonal and triaxial scrims made of aramid or carbon reinforce counter-drone nets at low weight.
Protective nets
For other protective nets, BAFATEX develops scrims to suit the customer's load case and choice of fibre.
Flame-retardant reinforcement layers
Scrims made of Nomex® serve as a flame-retardant reinforcement layer.
Facts and benefits
- Load distribution in up to 10 directions
- High-strength fibres at low weight
- Yarns aramid (Kevlar®, Technora®), Nomex®, glass, carbon, high-tenacity PES
Laid scrims for mobile protective structures
Mobile protective structures must be light and quick to deploy. Laid scrims reinforce frames and covers at low weight.
Lightweight frames
Scrim-reinforced composite parts enable light, resilient frames.
Shelters and tent structures
Covers for military shelters and tent structures are reinforced with scrims. Civilian tents and halls are covered under Tapes, Tarpaulins & Films.
Facts and benefits
- Small batches for prototypes and qualification
- Options: nonwoven doubling or a second diagonal scrim
Laid scrims for critical infrastructure protection
BAFATEX develops scrims for the protection of critical infrastructure, project by project together with system integrators.
Protection of offshore installations and maritime infrastructure
Projects with scrim-reinforced protective structures are under way for offshore installations and maritime infrastructure.
Protection of critical infrastructure on land
Installations on land can also be secured with light, scrim-reinforced protection systems.
Facts and benefits
- Projects for offshore and maritime infrastructure
Why diagonal and triaxial laid scrims
Forces from every direction
Diagonal and triaxial laid scrims place their yarns in 6, 8 or 10 directions. They also absorb forces at an angle to the web, not only lengthwise and crosswise like conventional rectangular scrims.
Tear propagation stopped
The diagonal yarns stop a tear earlier, for example at nail holes, punched edges or during winding.
Dimensionally stable when cut
The grid does not distort into a parallelogram during cutting, winding and laminating.
What is a laid scrim? Definition and comparison →
References
Projects in qualification with European system integrators
Specialist for lightweight structures in counter-drone defence
Projects for offshore and maritime infrastructure
Frequently asked questions about laid scrims for defence and protection
Which fibres does BAFATEX use for protective applications?
Aramid (Kevlar®, Technora®), Nomex® for flame-retardant layers, glass, carbon and high-tenacity polyester.
How does a laid scrim reinforce a counter-drone net?
Diagonal and triaxial scrims distribute impact loads in up to 10 directions. This keeps the net resilient at low weight.
Does BAFATEX produce small batches for prototypes?
Yes. BAFATEX produces prototype samples at short notice and supports qualification, with production in Germany.
Are deliveries subject to export control?
Yes, deliveries are subject to the applicable export control regulations.
How does a development project start?
Yarn, yarn spacing, construction and binder are defined together with the customer, from the first sample to series production.
Further applications
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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Deliveries are subject to the applicable export control regulations.
Last updated: November 2026
