Lyman Nomex & Calender Felts
For Textile Compacting and Sublimation Calender Machines
Lyman designs and manufactures Nomex and calender felts for textile compactors and sublimation calender press machines used in dyeing and finishing mills. In modern knitwear production, manufacturers must pre-shrink and stabilize knitted fabrics before garment making. Without this step, T-shirts, polo shirts, and similar apparel may shrink during laundering, leading to size inconsistency and quality complaints.
To address this requirement, Lyman develops endless compactor felts that actively generate controlled mechanical shrinkage and therefore function as true shrinking felts. Specifically, the system applies a shrinkage rate of 2% to 10% to both sides of the fabric by means of two consecutive endless felts. During operation, the felts work under heat (typically 110–160°C / 280–320°F) in combination with steam pressure. As a result, the process stabilizes fabric dimensions while simultaneously improving fabric hand feel and surface appearance.
Furthermore, for high-temperature heat-setting processes operating at 180–200°C (350–400°F), Lyman engineers high heat-resistant endless felts made from aramid fibers. Under these extreme conditions, the felts retain structural integrity, dimensional stability, and long service life. Consequently, manufacturers achieve reliable performance even in demanding thermal applications.
In addition, in certain markets, customers refer to compacting felts as Sanfor felts. Regardless of terminology, Lyman focuses on delivering consistent and measurable performance.
By optimizing compacting efficiency, Lyman felts provide:
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Consequently, superior dimensional stability
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At the same time, a soft, full, and uniform fabric handle
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Ultimately, consistent and repeatable production results
Product Description
From a product perspective, Lyman produces polyester, wool, and aramid calender felts designed for demanding textile finishing processes. In practice, these felts deliver excellent compacting and calendering performance. Moreover, their long operational lifetime reduces downtime and replacement costs. At the same time, smooth felt surfaces prevent fabric marking and pressing defects.
Our Advantages
First, Lyman manufactures true endless felts without any splice or joint, ensuring stable running conditions.
Second, we process only premium-quality raw materials to guarantee consistent product performance.
Third, advanced production equipment enables us to manufacture all widths, lengths, and thicknesses according to customer requirements.
In addition, global equipment manufacturers recognize Lyman as an OEM-approved supplier, which confirms our technical reliability.
Moreover, we apply various surface treatments to match specific process needs.
Finally, on request, we supply felts with special impregnation or coating for enhanced performance.
Recommended Machine Manufacturers
Based on extensive field experience, Lyman felts perform reliably on compacting, calendering, and sublimation machines from leading manufacturers, including:
FERRARO, LAFER, SANTEX, SPEROTTO, BIANCO, ALBRECHT, SERTEKS, HELIOT, RUCKH, MONFORTS, BRÜCKNER, DILMENLER, WEISS, LAFER TÜRK, MERSAN, DONG NAM, BH TECH, FONG’S, POONG KWANG, MUZZI, SSANG HO, MONTI, I KUANG, TUBE-TEX, FAB CON, LK&LH, BABCOCK, STRAHM, HSING CHENG, LONGIA, GURUSON, SINTEC, UNITECH, KINGRISE, EFFE…
MONTI ANTONIO, TRANSMATIC, KLIEVERIK, KMT, FONTANET, LEMAIRE, SORIM, STUDIO FX, STORK, BATES, IMPRESS APPAREL, ARTEX, MOGK, TURAL MAKINA, DIFERRO, DILEK MAKINA, BIZMAK, PRACTIX, S.T.M., GESSNER, SINGER, WUPPERTAL, SUBLISTATIC…