High-performance material platform,
lighter-than-air applications.
Advanced TPU nanocomposite coated and specialty-film laminated flexible composite textile solutions engineered for Lighter-Than-Air platforms (aerostats, airships, high-altitude balloons, stratospheric platforms) and engineered inflatable structures such as flexible inflatable boats and life rafts.
Low helium leakage, up to 0.1 L/m²/day
Lightweight multilayered construction, up to 100 gsm
High strength-to-weight ratio and mechanical properties
RF and heat sealable, maintaining structural integrity
Excellent low-temperature flexibility, down to -60 °C
Three sub-products. One platform architecture.
Advanced high barrier lightweight material
Polymer nanocomposite formulated lightweight and modified-film material engineered for stratospheric and high-altitude balloon envelopes. Delivers superior helium or hydrogen retention, low extension coefficient and high tensile strength for surveillance, environmental monitoring and other mission-critical applications.
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| Areal density | 40 gsm |
| Tensile strength | 60 N |
| Temperature range | -80 to +60 C |
| Seam method | RF / hot-air / thermal welding |
| Burst pressure | 12 psi |
| Elongation at break | 200 % |
Long endurance material
Heavy-duty multilayered, specialty-film laminated and TPU nanocomposite coated composite textile material for persistent surveillance aerostats and long-endurance airship hulls. Engineered for weeks of continuous tethered operation with minimum envelope maintenance.
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| Areal density | 300 gsm |
| Breaking strength | 3500 N |
| Tear strength | 400 N |
| UV service life | 10+ yr |
| Temperature range | -80 to +60 C |
| Seam method | RF / thermal impulse welding |
| Burst pressure | 32 psi |
| Elongation at break | 20 % |
| Base fabric | Nylon 6,6 / Kevlar / Vectran |
| Coating | TPU nanocomposite |
| Lamination | PVF / LDPE / PET / EVOH / PA |
High performance TPU coated textile material
High-performance multilayered TPU nanocomposite coated textile material for engineered inflatable structures and low-endurance lighter-than-air platforms. Combines excellent flexibility with structural integrity for rapidly deployable industrial and mission-critical products.
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| Areal density | 160 gsm |
| Breaking strength | 750 N |
| Tear strength | 80 N |
| UV service life | 3+ yr |
| Temperature range | -80 to +60 C |
| Seam method | RF / thermal impulse welding |
| Burst pressure | 8 psi |
| Elongation at break | 25 % |
| Base fabric | Nylon 6,6 |
| Coating | Multilayered TPU nanocomposite |
Why Apex AeroTex?
Advanced, high-performance multilayered and multifunctional coated and laminated textile solutions engineered for lighter-than-air and engineered inflatable-structure applications. Multilayer construction delivers a lightweight build, excellent helium gas retention, environmental durability, and structural integrity under sustained high-altitude conditions.
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