I.S.T USA

I.S.T. has successfully developed “IMIDETEX®,” a super-fiber based on a unique ultra-violet stable and high temperature resistant polymer, to grant the dream features in equipment and parts.
The fiber has very high tensile strength and modulus allowing products made of the fiber to stand heavy loads. For example, the rope made of IMIDETEX® is 80% lighter than steel ropes of comparable strength. IMIDETEX® also has low water absorption, which make it possible to play active roles in various fields including outdoor and sports scenes in harsh environments.

*IMIDETEX is a I.S.T’s registered trade mark.

・High tensile strength of 3.0GPa.
・Low water absorption of less than 0.9%.
・High temperature resistance as over 250℃ of consistent use.

IMIDETEX® creates outstanding features of unprecedented performance in the sports world.
For example, climbing Mont Blanc, air sports soaring into the sky, intense sailing in America's Cup. We aim to realize safer products in harsh environments.

IMIDETEX® has high strength. Compared with other para-aramid fiber, it has low water absorption.
It is suitable for use in high altitude mountains and ropes used in harsh mountain climbing with snow.

IMIDETEX® has not only high tensile strength and low water absorption, but also heat resistance and flame resistance that exceeds those of para-aramid fibers.
For theseis reasons, IMIDETEX®it is a desirable choice for membrane applications such as sailboat sails and high-altitude mountain tents to protect from some flame uses.