What is the difference between roving and mat fiberglass?

Roving and mat fiberglass are two materials widely used in different fields. Today, let's learn about the specific differences between the two.

 

Roving
Roving composition: usually made of natural fibers (such as cotton, linen, wool) or synthetic fibers (such as polyester, nylon). Cotton, linen, wool and other materials make it have good breathability and comfort, and polyester (polyester), nylon and other materials ensure that the roving has good strength and wear resistance.

 

Roving manufacturing process: the raw materials are cleaned and decontaminated, combed into fibers, and the fibers are spun into yarns through spinning machines. The fibers of roving are generally thicker and the yarns formed are also looser. Usually dyeing is carried out after spinning to enhance the aesthetics, and the finishing process can improve its feel and appearance.

 

Roving performance characteristics: good air permeability and hygroscopicity, suitable for making close-fitting clothing, can effectively absorb moisture and perspiration. High comfort, soft touch, suitable for skin contact. Easy to dye, suitable for various patterns and designs.

 

Application of roving: Due to its comfort and diversity, it is mainly used in clothing, home textiles and handicrafts to meet the needs of daily life.

 

Mat fiberglass
Material composition of felt glass fiber: It is mainly made of inorganic materials such as silicate glass, which is non-flammable and resistant to high temperatures.

 

Manufacturing process of felt glass fiber: The glass raw material is heated to a molten state, and extremely fine glass fibers are pulled out through fine holes. The pulled fibers are randomly laid together. Finally, the fibers are solidified into a felt shape through a hot pressing process to enhance its structural strength.

 

Performance characteristics of felt glass fiber: It has excellent tensile strength and is suitable for high loads. It can resist the erosion of a variety of chemicals and is suitable for harsh environments. It can maintain stable performance under high temperature environments and is suitable for fireproof and insulating materials.

 

Application of felt glass fiber: It is widely used in industrial fields such as construction, automobiles and aerospace, especially in places where high strength and fire resistance are required. Due to its inorganic composition, felt glass fiber also has excellent chemical stability and durability, and can maintain good performance under many harsh conditions.

 

Features	roving	Mat fiberglass
Material composition	Natural or synthetic fibers	Fiberglass
Structure	Long fiber twist	Short fiber interlaced
Strength	Lower	High
Heat resistance	Lower	High
Application areas	Clothing, home furnishings	Architecture, automotive, aerospace
Hygroscopicity	Higher	Lower
Processing methods	Suitable for weaving, knitting	Molded, impregnated