Description
kaypla® is an unrivalled technology for a new product group of high performance fibres made from polyolefin.It is manufactured in a special melt spinning process and is distinguished by its outstanding properties.
Products
We supply kaypla® film tape in various formats:
- as kaypla® tape direct from the spool
- processed into unidirectional laminates or textiles
- as finished fibre-reinforced composite panels
Fields of application for kaypla®
- Ropes and fishing nets
- Suitcases for electrical equipment
- Superstructures for commercial vehicles and mobile homes
- Temporary installations (e.g. staging)
- Cargo containers
- Consumer goods
kaypla® industries
- Automotive industry
- Construction industry
- Consumer goods industry
- Packing industry
- Transportation industry
kaypla® can also be used in many other applications.
Patents
kaypla® is already patented in 26 countries 12 other countries are in progress.
Origin
kaypla® is manufactured and distributed by Nextrusion GmbH, a former Hoechst / Teijin subsidiary based in Southern Germany.
The advantages of kaypla®
- Products made from kaypla® are low in weight but high in rigidity.
- kaypla® retains its suppleness and consistency even at very low temperatures (-30°C)
- The thermoplastic properties of components made from kaypla® make them suitable for remoulding
- kaypla® is 100% recyclable, as it does not contain any impurities
- kaypla® is flexible in the way it can be used, as it can be combined with other materials, including in sandwich structured composites
- kaypla® offers consistent value for money compared with other high-performance fibres








