STAPLE

Hills Inc.'s custom Staple fiber systems enable the production of high-quality, short-cut fibers using a multi-step process that ensures consistent fiber properties and performance. By extruding molten polymer through a spinnerette, drawing, crimping, and cutting the resulting filaments, Staple fiber technology creates versatile fibers for a wide range of applications across various industries.

Stylized drawing of a Hills Inc. staple fiber machine.

CUSTOM SYSTEM DESIGN

The design of our systems allows for customization of key components, such as spinnerettes, drawing units, and crimping devices, enabling the production of Staple fibers with tailored properties for specific end-uses.

Detailed schematic of Hills Inc. Staple fiber equipment - Image 1 Detailed schematic of Hills Inc. Staple fiber equipment - Image 2

Hills' Staple fiber equipment is engineered to process a variety of polymers, including polypropylene (PP), nylon (PA), polyester (PET), and other specialty polymers, while maintaining precise control over critical process parameters.

  • Polypropylene
  • Polyamide
  • Polyethylene Terephthalate

END-USES

REAL-WORLD PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

  • TEXTILES

    Apparel, home furnishings, and industrial fabrics

  • AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS

    Sound insulation and trunk liners

  • FILTRATION

    Media for air, liquid, and oil filtration

  • CONSTRUCTION

    Concrete reinforcement, roofing materials, and erosion control

WHY
CHOOSE
HILLS?

Unlimited potential for varying polymer distribution i.e. cross-section profiles and ratios, within the fibers enabling customization and versatility.

Abstract texture representing nonwoven fabric.