| Fabric Type | Material Composition | Typical Applications | Water | Wind | Sun(UV) | Fire/Heat | Particles | Snow/Ice | Biological Agents | Chemical Agents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PVC-Coated Polyester | Polyester with PVC coating | Aircraft Protection Systems: engine & intake covers, rotor blade covers (short-term use). Ground & Support Equipment: tow tractors, GPUs, containers. Naval & Marine Defense: deck equipment, exposed machinery. Transport & Preservation: sea transport wraps, preservation bags. | |||||||||
| ePTFE Laminated Fabrics | Expanded PTFE laminated to fabric (often polyester) | Aircraft Protection Systems: canopy, avionics, fuselage covers (long-term). Weapon & Sensor Systems: radar arrays, optics, EW systems. Custom Solutions: arctic/desert mission-specific covers. | |||||||||
| Mesh / Shade Fabrics – UV Stabilised HDPE | Knitted high-density polyethylene | Aircraft Protection Systems: temporary shade covers for fuselage & rotors. Ground & Support Equipment: mobile radar & comms shading. Naval & Marine Defense: shade covers for deck equipment. | |||||||||
| Mesh / Shade Fabrics – PVC-Coated Polyester | Polyester mesh with PVC coating | Ground & Support Equipment: breathable covers for power units, mobile comms. Naval & Marine Defense: radar/antenna shrouds with airflow. | |||||||||
| Classic Canvas | Cotton or polycotton | Naval & Marine Defense: heritage-style covers for deck equipment and weapon stations. Custom Solutions: traditional/low-tech missions or ceremonial applications. | |||||||||
| Resined Canvas | Cotton/poly blend with resin coating | Transport & Preservation: short-term wraps for vehicles/equipment. Naval & Marine Defense: semi-waterproof covers for exposed systems (low-demand). | |||||||||
| Solution-Dyed Acrylics | Acrylic solution-dyed fibers | Aircraft Protection Systems: canopy & fuselage covers (UV + breathable). Naval & Marine Defense: radar domes, comms equipment. Custom Solutions: extreme hot/dry climates. | |||||||||
| Soft-Faced Fleece | Brushed synthetic fleece | Aircraft Protection Systems: inner liner for canopy, cockpit, avionics covers. Weapon & Sensor Systems: lining for optics/sensors to prevent scratching. | |||||||||
| Clear Marine-Grade Vinyl (PVC or TPU) | Clear PVC or TPU film | Transport & Preservation: inspection windows on sealed covers. Aircraft Protection Systems: canopy/avionics temporary inspection panels. | |||||||||
| Marine Grade Vinyl | Synthetic coated fabric (e.g., PVC or PU) | Ground & Support Equipment: padded protective panels for containerized gear. Custom Solutions: reinforcement patches, small protective inserts. | |||||||||
| Closed-Cell Foam Laminates | Closed-cell foam + textile outer | Weapon & Sensor Systems: impact-absorbing covers for optics & targeting pods. Transport & Preservation: vibration/thermal protection for electronics. | |||||||||
| Ripstop Nylon | Nylon or polyester ripstop weave | Aircraft Protection Systems: lightweight field covers for UAVs, rotors, propellers. Custom Solutions: rapid-deployment shelters, compact field covers. | |||||||||
| Leather | Natural or synthetic leather | Custom Solutions: ceremonial or reinforcement patches. Naval & Marine Defense: limited reinforcement on friction points (heritage-style). |