muzled 140 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Just reading this, sounds pretty cool. https://www.swellnet.com/news/design-outline/2019/06/27/new-cloth-on-the-block. The base material is basalt, nothing added or bonded. Basalt is melted at about 1,500° and the liquid is blown through tiny holes to make strands of filament which are then woven into cloth. You've essentially got a rock in fabric form. The strength test in this youtube link is pretty impressive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7tvhl9rBNE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrWatson 380 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 I’ve used it. Seems good.not tested it thoroughly, though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 I use it for heat insulation wrap over ceramic blanket in places where temperatures are above what FG can handle. It is not quite as itchy on the skin if you take care handling it.The article does state a couple of points, that while correct, leaves the reader thinking the figures are worse than they actually are. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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