Composite containing coated extended chain polyolefin fibers

摘要

High tenacity, high modulus ultrahigh molecular weight fibers of polyethylene or polypropylene are coated with polyethylene, polypropylene or an ethylene and/or propylene copolymer. The coating improves certain properties of the monofilament or multifilament, including adhesion to various matrices in complex composites and resistance of the fiber to fibrillation.