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Needle mats and stitch-bonded mats

HKO needle mats and stitch-bonded mats

Needle mats and stitch-bonded mats are essential for fire protection and thermal insulation in many industrial sectors and the automotive industry. They possess excellent heat-resistant properties and offer protection against extreme temperatures. As top-notch insulators, needle mats and stitch-bonded mats also contribute to energy efficiency in their intended applications by minimizing heat loss. Their light and flexible nature allows for easy installation and adaptation in various applications as a reliable insulation solution.

HKO's technical needle felts are also used in areas such as filtration, heating and air conditioning technology, as well as mechanical and plant engineering, and they also excel as acoustic insulation materials. Our needle and stitch-bonded mats can be used as raw products or, with one or more finishes or as custom die-cut parts, further processed into tailored solutions based on technical requirements for various applications.

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Needle mats

Made of various fibers and fiber blends

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Stitch-bonded mats

Stitched with glass sewing thread for higher stability

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2D die-cut parts

Made of needle mats or stitch-bonded mats

Frequently asked questions about needle mats and stitch-bonded mats
What advantages do glass fibers and glass yarns offer?

Glass fibers are non‑combustible, chemically stable, and provide high temperature resistance. They are lightweight, flexible, durable, and withstand mechanical loads.

What are glass fiber needle mats and stitch-bonded mats?

Needle mats are consolidated fiber mats that offer excellent thermal insulation, while stitch‑bonded mats gain additional stability and superior tear resistance thanks to stitching with glass yarn - compared with purely needled glass‑fiber mats. 

Both are designed for high‑temperature applications and are easy to process, e.g., for expansion joints (compensators), exhaust ducts, or textile smoke and fire curtains.

How do fabrics and needle mats differ in their applications?

Fabrics are ideal for flexible applications and high mechanical loads, while needle mats provide excellent thermal insulation. More info on needle mats and fabrics