Fabric Resistance Chart

Fiber
Types Available
Maxiumum Safe Temperature
General Resistance to Chemicals*
Acids
Alkali
Oils
Oxidizing Agents
Neutral Salts
Organic Solvents
Mineral
Organic
Cotton Staple
Non-Woven
180°F     X X   X X
Polyester Staple Monofilament Multifilament
Felt
Non-Woven
250°F X X   X Fair X X
Nylon Staple Monofilament Multifilament
Felt
Non-Woven
250°F     X X   X X
Nomex Staple
Multifilament
Felt
Non-Woven
365°F     X X   X X
Acrylic Staple
Monofilament
Multifilament
Felt
Non-Woven
250°F
275°F
X X   X Fair X X
Polypropylene Staple
Monofilament
Multifilament
Felt
Non-Woven
200°F X   X   Fair X  
Saran Monofilament 160°F X X X X X X  
Teflon Monofilament
Multifilament
Felt
450° Safe for any chemical conditions normally encountered