Technical textile slitting

Materials we slit

Technical textiles encompass a wide spectrum of flexible high-performance materials. At GOBA, we exclusively process web-based, flexible materials into roll stock. We slit the following technical textiles through contract slitting:

Geotextiles

Geotextiles made of polypropylene (PP) or polyester (PES) are used in civil engineering and road construction. We slit both woven and nonwoven-based geotextiles in custom widths, from narrow strips starting at 5 mm to wide webs. Typical area weights range from 100 g/m2 to over 800 g/m2.

Needle felts

Needle felt is a mechanically bonded nonwoven characterized by high strength and permeability. We convert needle felts made of polyester, polypropylene, or blended fibers in the widths you require. The uniform fiber distribution places high demands on the slitting process, which our machines reliably meet.

Spunbond nonwovens

Spunbond nonwovens are distinguished by their high uniformity and strength. We slit these thermally or chemically bonded nonwovens precisely to size. Whether thin spunbonds at 15 g/m2 or heavy variants: our slitting machines process the entire range.

Fiberglass fabrics

Fiberglass fabrics require special care during slitting, as the fibers are abrasive and clean cut edges must be ensured. Our machines are designed for slitting abrasive materials. We process E-glass and S-glass fabrics in various weave patterns and area weights.

Aramid fiber textiles

Aramid fiber textiles such as Kevlar fabrics or Nomex nonwovens offer exceptional heat resistance and mechanical strength. We slit these high-performance textiles with the required precision. The high tensile strength of aramid fibers places special demands on the slitting process, which we master with our experience and equipment.

Carbon fiber fabrics

We process carbon fiber fabric as a textile semi-finished product through contract slitting to the desired widths. Whether unidirectional tapes or twill weave: we slit flexible carbon fiber textiles cleanly and without fraying. Further information can be found on our page Composite material slitting.

Filter cloths and filter fleeces

We slit technical filter cloths and filter fleeces made of polyester, polypropylene, or PTFE to the widths required for your filter systems. Cut edge quality is particularly important for filter materials, as open fibers can impair filtration performance. More on this topic can be found on our page Filter fleece slitting.

Technical fabrics

In addition, we slit further technical fabrics such as coated textiles, laminated nonwovens, heat protection fabrics, and cover fleeces. As long as the material is flexible and available in roll form, we can very likely process it. Contact us. We will be happy to assess the feasibility for your specific material.

Technical capabilities

Our slitting machines are specifically designed for processing flexible web materials. For slitting technical textiles, we offer the following technical parameters:

Material requirements: We exclusively process flexible, web-based materials. We cannot slit rigid boards or hardened materials. The material must be available in roll form or be capable of being wound onto rolls.

Particularly when slitting technical textiles, edge quality plays a central role. Frayed or irregular cut edges can lead to problems during further processing, such as automated cutting, lamination, or installation in filter systems. Our machines ensure clean, uniform cuts over the entire roll length.

Application examples

Technical textiles are used in numerous industries. As a contract slitter, we deliver the appropriate roll stock for a wide variety of applications.

Civil engineering and geotextile applications

In road, path, and civil engineering, geotextiles are used as separation, filter, or reinforcement layers. Construction companies and geotextile distributors frequently need custom widths that are not available as standard products. We slit geotextiles in exactly the widths required for your construction project, whether narrow strips for drainage trenches or wide webs for surface sealing. Converting to your desired dimensions significantly reduces material waste on the construction site.

Automotive interior trim

In the automotive industry, needle felts and spunbond nonwovens are used as insulation and trim materials. For the production of door panels, headliners, parcel shelves, and trunk linings, nonwovens in defined widths are needed. We slit these materials with the precision that automated production lines of automotive suppliers require. We also convert heat protection textiles for the engine compartment to size.

Filtration and ventilation technology

Filter fleeces and filter cloths must be cut precisely to the dimensions of the respective filter system. Whether ventilation filters, industrial filters, or liquid filters: the width of the filter material web determines the efficiency of the filtration system. We slit filter materials made of polyester, polypropylene, fiberglass, or PTFE in the widths you specify. Clean cut edges are crucial to prevent fraying and thus impairment of filter performance.

Fiber composites: textile semi-finished products

Fiberglass fabrics, aramid fabrics, and carbon fiber fabrics form the foundation for fiber composite materials. Before these textile semi-finished products are impregnated with resin and processed into components, they must be available in the correct widths. We slit these high-quality fabrics precisely and without damage. The quality of the cut directly influences the quality of the finished composite component. Detailed information on this topic can be found on our page Composite material slitting.