PTFE High-Temperature Fabric: Why It Folds Poorly and What You Can Do
PTFE high-temperature fabric (PTFE-coated fiberglass) has poor flex resistance because the fiberglass substrate is inherently brittle. Thinner fabrics (0.08mm) survive hundreds to thousands of folds; heavy grades (>0.25mm) crack after dozens. Satin weave outperforms plain weave. For continuous reciprocating bending, consider solid PTFE film or aramid-based fabric instead.
