Shchelkovskaya silk–weaving Factory, one of the largest Russian manufacturers in the field of technical textiles, began producing parachute polyamide fabric more than 50 years ago, and over the past two decades, SCHSHTF CJSC has been one of the main manufacturers of bulletproof vests and armor panels made of ultra-high-modulus ballistic fabrics and a supplier of products for a number of leading enterprises of Russia, the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
"Despite the tense economic situation in the country and in the world, our factory managed not only to stay afloat, but also to expand its production facilities, build long–term relationships with partners, as well as fulfill obligations to key customers," says Tatiana Yuryevna Viletnik, Head of the Supply and Sales Department of SCHSTF CJSC.
Currently, the company produces about 100 articles of fabrics for various purposes from polyamide, polyester threads, cotton and aramid threads, Ruslan and SVM threads. Recently, a course has also been taken on the development of the civil sphere – samples of lining, costume, magpie fabrics and fabrics for sewing workwear have been developed.
According to Viletnik, manufacturers (and not only from Russia) are showing increasing interest in the fabrics of domestic factories: "It does not depend on sanctions, it's just that domestic factories have begun to pay more attention not only to the quality, but also to the aesthetic properties of the fabric, which is especially important for the production of clothing and accessories."
The fabrics produced by the factory are distinguished by unique properties and high-quality technical characteristics. For example, the fabric of article 84377 BO has a surface density of at least 250 g / sq. m, the breaking load is at least 3704/378 N / kgf on the base and 3900/398 N / kgf on the weft, elongation at break is at least 3.0%, water repellency in points is 80.
"Technical fabric with water–repellent impregnation, article 84377 BO, has become the main novelty of the autumn – 2023 season, developed by technologists of our factory," says Tatiana Viletnik. – The fabric is produced from a complex aramid thread 110 mm, plain weave, which gives greater density and good breaking performance under load, has high water-repellent properties. And when applying pretreatment of threads with an oiling agent, electrification decreases. The material is non-toxic and does not have a harmful effect on the human body in direct contact."
The fabric was developed specifically for the production of special-purpose protective clothing, but due to the combination of unique properties, the material has found wide application in the manufacture of protective covers for heavy machinery and machine tools.