3. Melt spinning

3.1 Current filtering

The following description concerns polyester [poly(ethylene terephthalate) or PET] multifilaments for technical applications, as well as PA6 and PA6-6 multifilaments for textile applications.

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• or from Rhône-Poulenc Filtec, which produces PET (and also PA6-6) yarns for technical applications: PET "support" fabrics for PVC coating for applications such as tarpaulins, marquees or other "light constructions" (textile architecture); PET (or PA) yarns for reinforcing elastomer matrices (tires and other rubber products), PET fabrics for conveyor belts, etc. ..;

• Nylstar (a joint subsidiary...