Synthetic Filaments

Nylons

Tanis carries four types of nylon filaments available in different colors to fit your application.

• Nylon 6 is a quality filament, providing durability at a lower cost for several applications.  Reduces stiffness in wet conditions by 80%. 
• Nylon 6.6 is a higher-quality nylon filament that has improved stiffness when wet compared to Nylon 6.  It has excellent bend recovery, abrasion resistance and resistance to general solvents. 
• Nylon 6.12 is a superior grade nylon filament that offers excellent flex life, bend recovery and abrasion resistance. Its low moisture absorption makes it an excellent filament choice for wet applications unlike nylon 6 and 6.6.  
• Anti-Static Nylon filaments eliminate the problems generated by static electricity by providing a rapid dissipation of the static charge, mitigating its ability to spark. 

Antimicrobial

This specialty filament prevents mold, yeast and bacteria from living and growing on the brush. These brushes stay cleaner, fresher and last longer than brushes made with standard filaments. 

Polypropylene

This superior quality and versatile filament offers excellent stiffness when wet and is able to withstand flexing and bending without deterioration. Inert to most solvents, oils and chemicals, polypropylene is especially good at resisting strong acids and bases. 

Polyester

Polyester has improved abrasion resistance compared to polypropylene and is an economical substitute for nylon 6.6 or 6.12 for many applications. This fiber has excellent bend recovery, is solvent and oxidation resistant. It is ideal for many wet applications because the fiber does not absorb much water.  

PFA

PFA is most well-known by its brand name – Teflon®.  This filament is excellent material for high temperature applications for continuous use up to 260°F