BO-LITE fabrics are high visibility plain weave, open mesh fabrics comprised of 24% high tenacity polyester yarn and 76% flexible foamed PVC. The PVC coating is pigmented with daylight fluorescent pigments such as red, orange, and yellow.
Typical Uses:
- Safety Vests
- Warning Fence Signs
- Protective Barriers
- Honeybee Truck Covers
- Other applications where high visibility, light weight, air flow transmission and good economy are required.
Available Sizes:
- 7 x 6
- 9 x 9
Specifications:
Count Warp Fill | 7 ends/inch 6 ends/inch |
Weight (oz./sq.yd.): | 7.0 – 7.5 |
Tensile Strength: | (ASTM D-1682) Warp – 125 lbs. Fill – 90 lbs. |
Tear Strength: | ASTM D-2261Tongue Method * Warp: 65 lbsFill: 65 * lbs |
Burst Strength: | (ASTM D-3786) – Minimum 200 lbs/sq.in. |
Caliper: | (Fabric thickness) – 45-50 mils |
Specific Gravity: | 0.6 |
Fire Retardancy: | Fed.Std.T-191 Method 5903 Modified 30 degree angle. Afterflame – 7 sec. Char length- 2 in. |
UV Resistance: | Moderate color change – 1000 hours |