In the automotive industry, where safety benchmarks are critical, technical textiles play a vital role in ensuring that manufactured components meet the highest standards of safety and quality. These are used in the following components :
- Structural Components : These are used in body panels, chassis, seats, and doors to reduce vehicle weight while maintaining strength.
- Seat Belts: High strength-to-weight ratio ensures reliable restraint systems thus ensuring safety of the passenger.
- Crash Protection: Structural components which are reinforced with technical textiles absorb shock and reduce the level of impact, protecting passengers.
- Tires: Technical fibers reinforce sidewalls and treads of the tires, improving puncture resistance and extending tire life.
- Brake pads & Clutches: Heat-resistant technical material is used which helps in maintaining their performance under friction and high temperatures.
- Gaskets & Hoses: Chemical and thermal resistance ensures reliability in engines and exhaust systems.