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Natural
Replacements—Equestran Synthetic Horsehair
 Fear
Not!
Now there’s a dependable, economical source of quality horsehair.
Monahan Filaments introduces the newest member of our natural
fiber replacement line.
The old gray mare...
She ain’t what she used to be! At least not when subjected
to water, chemicals and microbes. This replacement fiber boasts
only 0.5% moisture absorption, excellent wet stiffness properties
and superior chemical and microbial resistance. It has a better
track record, too, in wear and abrasion tests.
A dependable winner
You can’t always count on Mother Nature. Monahan Filaments
ensures a reliable supply of fiber, and guarantees consistent
quality. Synthetic fiber is easier on your equipment, too. Because
of the ease and speed with which you can process synthetic fiber,
your machinery experiences less downtime and produces less waste.
And our synthetic horsehair is recyclable.
So, see a man about
a horse today.
Monahan Filaments, making great natural fiber replacements since
1955.
| Property |
Equestran
Synthetic |
Natural
Fiber |
| Fiber Density (g/cm3) |
1.30 |
1.33 |
| Bulk Density (g/in3) |
15-16 |
13-14 |
| Moisture Absorption |
0.50% |
>15.0% |
| Bend Recovery |
92% |
94% |
| Wet Stiffness |
Excellent |
Poor |
| Wear Resistance |
Good |
Fair |
| Abrasion Resistance |
Good |
Fair |
| Chemical Resistance |
Excellent |
Fair |
| Flex Fatigue Resistance |
Good |
Excellent |
| Microbial Resistance |
Excellent |
Poor |
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