Zetix

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Zetix is a fabric invented by Auxetics Technologies, Ltd., a UK company. Zetix is an auxetic material strong enough to absorb and disperse shockwaves from explosions without breaking. [1]

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Usage

Zetix is used in water-activated tape, also referred to as gummed paper tape, a popular form of carton sealing, under the trading name Xtegra™ Tegrabond™. [2]

Zetix is also used in thread and ropes. Knots under tension may be more secure because auxetic material expands when stretched. It is known as Xtegra™ Auxetic Yarn with Kevlar®, outside of the United Kingdom. [3] [4]

References

  1. ↑ Diaz, Jesus (6 December 2007). "Zetix Blast Proof Fabric Resists Multiple Car Bombs, Makes Our Heads Explode". Archived from the original on 18 May 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
  2. ↑ "Southgate Launch Xtegra™ Tegrabond™ Brochure".
  3. ↑ "What is Auxetic".
  4. ↑ "Advanced Fabric Technologies - Homelandsecurity Technology". Archived from the original on 2022-06-27. Retrieved 2022-06-15.


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