Non-woven laid scrims laminated for Hot-air balloons for reinforcement solutions

Non-woven laid scrims Brief Introduction

Non-woven laid scrims Characteristics

Non-woven laid scrims Data Sheet

Non-woven laid scrims Application

Primary Use: Reinforcement for Hot-Air Balloon Envelope Composites

The core application of this balloon-grade laid scrim is as the hidden tensile grid laminated into or between​ the nylon / polyester / aramid plies that form the hot-air balloon envelope. It is laminated into the envelope stack to:

Withstand Sustained Inflation Pressure & Heat Cycles

The envelope sees repeated heating (burner cycles) and cooling across altitude changes, plus landing abrasion. The scrim’s multi-directional tensile and tear resistance arrests crack initiation at gore seams, panel corners, and load-tape zones, while low elongation prevents permanent panel distortion that would affect the envelope’s volume and flight trim.

Preserve Gross Lift by Minimal Added Weight

The scrim adds meaningful tensile reinforcement at very low GSM, keeping the total envelope system weight down — directly protecting gross lift margin, fuel economy, and maximum flight duration, which are the defining metrics of balloon design.

Improve Throughput on Balloon-Fabric Lines

50,000 m roll length feeds high-speed laminating and coating lines with fewer splice stops — higher yield per shift, fewer splice-related defects on finished envelope rolls.

Secondary Applications

 a) Aluminum Foil Composite

b) PVC Flooring

c) None-woven category products reinforced

d) PVC Tarpaulin

Laid scrim can be used as basic materials to produce truck cover,light awning, banner, sail cloth etc.