Nextel™ ceramic fabrics are designed to offer maximum high-temperature resistance, flexibility, and durability in thermally and chemically aggressive environments.

Suitable for use as flexible thermal barriers, oven linings, reinforcements for CMC/PMC composites, or heat-resistant gaskets, these fabrics maintain their performance even under extreme stress.

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Some types of 3M™ Nextel™ fabrics include:

Nextel™ AF-10

Thin, lightweight fabric made with Nextel™ 312 fiber. Ideal for flame retardants, sealants, composite reinforcements.

Working temperature Up to 1200 °C
Denier 600
Fiber Input Denier 600
Overall width (metric measurements) 96,52 cm
Weight (Metric) 290 g/m²
Thread Count Fill (Metric) 18 per cm
Thickness 0,4 mm
Weave 5 Harness Satin
Color White

Nextel™ AF-30

Medium-weight fabric with medium-high permeability, excellent for thermal insulation of pipes, oven linings, and industrial components.

Flame-retardant, flexible, and chemical-resistant.

Denier 1800
Surface treatment Heat cleaned
Color White

Nextel™ BF-20

Made from Nextel™ 440 fiber, it offers low air permeability, ideal for demanding thermal insulation applications.

Used for industrial heat treatments and high-temperature metal components.

Denier 2000
Color Pink