COLFAX, N.C., Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantum Materials, LLC (“Quantum”), a vertically integrated manufacturer of multifilament and monofilament yarns, elastomeric woven suspension fabrics and industrial textiles, has acquired the Innegra™ portfolio of patented high-performance fibers and materials. Innegra will serve as a foundational product to support Quantum’s growth of new technical and industrial textile solutions for the composite and textile markets.
Quantum has accelerated its capital expenditure plan over the last three years to expand the company’s manufacturing asset base to meet increased demand for domestic textile production. The expansion, which included investment in equipment and infrastructure to support the production of Innegra, has allowed the company to seamlessly merge the Innegra business into its operations post-acquisition and successfully service the brand’s current customer base.
“For over 15 years, Innegra has been effectively used across a wide range of composite applications. We are excited to incorporate Innegra and its patented range of fibers and materials into our product portfolio,” said Allen Smith, CEO of QTI Fibers. “This strategic acquisition fits within our vision of being the industry leader in the development and commercialization of technical textile solutions. As we move forward with Innegra, we see many opportunities that extend past composites, including its integration into products manufactured by the QTI company portfolio, consisting of the Quantum, Twitchell and Infinity businesses.”
Engineered to enhance and amplify the performance of composite and textile materials, Innegra is the lightest synthetic fiber commercially available and can be used as a standalone fiber, or it can be hybridized with other structural fibers or materials. It is chemically resistant, hydrophobic, tough, durable and has excellent dielectric properties, while also being flexible, ductile and fusible. The fiber also has the ability to dampen vibrations, aid impact resistance and can be synergistically combined with many other materials and fibers to improve product performance properties. Today, Innegra can be found in footwear, sporting goods, U.S. military and ballistic products, and various automotive, aerospace and marine applications.
Quantum will be exhibiting the Innegra brand at the upcoming CamX show (Booth #G23) in Atlanta, GA from October 31 through November 2, 2023.
About Quantum:
Quantum Materials, LLC was founded in 1985 with the mission to do what other textile companies could not or would not do, which started over 30 years ago with the development of the 1st ever elastomeric mesh fabric used in the most iconic office chair in the contract market. Based in North Carolina, Quantum is fully vertically integrated manufacturer with capabilities and expertise in monofilament and multifilament extrusion, texturing, twisting and weaving. Additionally, Quantum operates a state-of- the art weaving operation for elastomeric suspension seating fabrics, as well as other industrial and technical woven fabrics. Quantum, along with Twitchell Technical Products and Infinity Woven Products, make up QTI Fibers, a leading vertically integrated manufacturer of coated fibers & fabrics. For more information, visit www.quantum5280.com or innegratech.com.
