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How to Use S-Range High Performance Impact Protection Fabric
CuttingEdgingSewing
•Die cut to pretty much any shape desired
•Skiving or roll slitting can be used for simpler shapes like squares and rectangles
•We don't recommend using a laser though

What if...rather than cutting through the entire depth of the material, what would happen if you score and fold it?
•We recommend edging exposed textile fibers, particularly where material is visible or removable by the user
•Using a tape or ribbon for edging makes it easier to sew
•Use an elastic edging material to create soft, rounded three-dimensional shapes

What if...there are applications where a stiff edging material, like a curved aluminum profile, might be useful? Would it be possible to melt any exposed fibers to create an integrated smooth edge?
•Use edging to sew S-Range textiles to other materials
•Join multiple pieces side by side and fold them on top of each other
•Create multi-layered pieces for increased impact protection

What if...rather than sewing the material together permanently, you could use zips or VELCRO® brand fasteners to let users add and take out layers of protection as needed?
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BondingJoining 
•Compatible with silicone glues that can be applied by hand and cure at room temperature
•Great for experiments or prototypes, as well as large-scale industrial production
•Glue S-Range textiles to other fabrics and materials, as well as build up layers for increased impact protection

What if...rather than going for a permanent bond, what would happen if you were to experiment with a range of textile fasteners such as clips?
•Protective textile pieces can be joined side by side by stitching the edging material
•Material may also be folded over, as the stitching is flexible enough to act as a hinge
•For layered pieces, place the S-Range textiles on top of each other

What if...you wanted to create parts that slot and lock together as an alternative to bonding processes?
 
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