Fratelli Citterio
Together with them, we now offer:
- Ballistic Protection Materials
- PVA Water-Soluble Fibers
- Concrete and Mortar Reinforcement Fibers
Ballistic Protection
F.lli Citterio is one of the most innovative companies in the soft and hard armour market and, thanks to proprietary patented technologies and machines, the Company, combining different types of yarns, textile structures and resin systems, manufactures unique products which perfectly meet the most severe requests of the customers in terms of:
Performance, Weight, Price.
Products for Soft Armour
All soft armor materials have been developed by F.lli Citterio taking in mind the three main factors that lead a body armour to success:
performance, weight, price.
Three main product lines are dedicated to soft armour market:
- Vector® – Stab and Spike Protection Product Line
- Gemini® – Ballistic Protection Product Line
- Saturn® – Multi-threat Protection Product Line
Additional information concerning the performance of the Products for Soft Armour manufactured by F.lli Citterio will be supplied on request and are based on tests carried out at the major shooting ranges.
| Product name | Product Code | Areal Density* UNI EN 12127 | Standard Roll Length** | Roll Width UNI EN 1773 | Product description | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [gr/m2] | [oz/yd2] | meter | yard | cm | inch | |||
| Vector 220 | VTR220 | 225 | 6.64 | 100 | 109 | 160 | 63" | Stab and Spike Protection |
| Gemini 550 | GMN550 | 610 | 17.99 | 100 | 109 | 160 | 63" | Ballistic Protection |
| Gemini 800 | GMN800 | 890 | 26.25 | 100 | 109 | 160 | 63" | Ballistic Protection |
| Saturn 230 | STN230 | 230 | 6.78 | 100 | 109 | 160 | 63" | Multi Threat Protection |
* Areal Density tolerance is ± 4%
** The exact roll length is specified in the box label
The Vector® product line combines:
- a high performance level against stab and spike:
high weight reduction compared to other antistab materials - a soft hand = high wearability comfort
The Vector® products are, supplied in rolls, ensuring a considerable cost saving thanks to an easier handling of the material, a faster cutting of the shapes and a lower cutting waste.
| Product name | Product Code | Areal Density* UNI EN 12127 | Standard Roll Length** | Roll Width UNI EN 1773 | Product description | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [gr/m2] | [oz/yd2] | meter | yard | cm | inch | |||
| Vector 220 | VTR220 | 225 | 6.64 | 100 | 109 | 160 | 63" | Stab and Spike Protection |
* Areal Density tolerance is ± 4%
** The exact roll length is specified in the box label
The Gemini® product line combines:
- an excellent balance of PERFORMANCE, WEIGHT, PRICE
- a soft hand = high wearability comfort
- a low number of layers is required to meet NIJ Lev IIIA
and the cut shapes do not need to be quilted.
The Gemini® products are supplied in rolls, ensuring a considerable cost saving thanks to an easier handling of the material, a faster cutting of the shapes and a lower cutting waste.
| Product name | Product Code | Areal Density* UNI EN 12127 | Standard Roll Length** | Roll Width UNI EN 1773 | Product description | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [gr/m2] | [oz/yd2] | meter | yard | cm | inch | |||
| Gemini 550 | GMN550 | 610 | 17.99 | 100 | 109 | 160 | 63" | Ballistic Protection |
| Gemini 800 | GMN800 | 890 | 26.25 | 100 | 109 | 160 | 63" | Ballistic Protection |
* Areal Density tolerance is ± 4%
** The exact roll length is specified in the box label
The Saturn® product line combines:
- a high performance level against bullet stab and spike:
weight reduction compared to other antistab materials - a soft hand = high wearability comfort
- a very good resistance to extreme temperatures
= performance consistency
The Saturn® products are supplied in rolls, ensuring a considerable cost saving thanks to an easier handling of the material, a faster cutting of the shapes and a lower cutting waste.
| Product name | Product Code | Areal Density* UNI EN 12127 | Standard Roll Length** | Roll Width UNI EN 1773 | Product description | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [gr/m2] | [oz/yd2] | meter | yard | cm | inch | |||
| Saturn 230 | STN230 | 230 | 6.78 | 100 | 109 | 160 | 63" | Multi Threat Protection |
* Areal Density tolerance is ± 4%
** The exact roll length is specified in the box label
Products for Hard Armour
Hard armour material product lines consist of innovative and traditional textile structures as well as of resin systems (thermoplastic or thermoset type) that comply with the most severe technical specifications and provide advantages in manufacturing the composite parts.
Two main product lines are dedicated to hard armour market:
- JUPITER® – the innovative weaving products
- MERCURY® – the traditional weaving products
Both JUPITER® and MERCURY® products can be supplied in accordance with customer’s request:
- with resin systems (prepregged or laminated fabrics)
- without resin systems (greige or scoured fabrics)
- pressed in the form of plate backings and/or spall liners
| Product name | Product Code | Areal Density* UNI EN 12127 | Standard Roll Length** | Roll Width UNI EN 1773 | Product description | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [gr/m2] | [oz/yd2] | meter | yard | cm | inch | |||
| Jupiter 370 | JPT370 | 370 | 10.91 | 100 | 109 | 160 | 63" | greige fabric |
| Jupiter 370 PH | JPT370PH | 420 | 12.39 | 100 | 109 | 160 | 63" | fabric laminated with phenolic film |
| Jupiter 370 TP | JPT370TP | 420 | 12.39 | 100 | 109 | 160 | 63" | fabric laminated with thermoplastic film |
| Jupiter 400 | JPT400 | 390 | 11.80 | 100 | 109 | 160 | 63" | greige fabric |
| Jupiter 400 PH | JPT400PH | 440 | 13.27 | 100 | 109 | 160 | 63" | fabric laminated with phenolic film |
| Jupiter 400 TP | JPT400TP | 440 | 13.27 | 100 | 109 | 160 | 63" | fabric laminated with thermoplastic film |
* Areal Density tolerance is ± 4%
** The exact roll length is specified in the box label
The JUPITER® product line provides :
- a high performance level = higher specific energy absorption (energy/areal density) compared to traditional materials
The JUPITER® products are supplied in rolls:
having a max width = 3.2 meters (126 inch)
JUPITER® products can also be supplied already laminated (ready to be pressed) with thermoplastic or thermoset films having weight in accordance with customer’s request.
| Product name | Product Code | Areal Density* UNI EN 12127 | Standard Roll Length** | Roll Width UNI EN 1773 | Product description | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [gr/m2] | [oz/yd2] | meter | yard | cm | inch | |||
| Jupiter 370 | JPT370 | 370 | 10.91 | 100 | 109 | 160 | 63" | greige fabric |
| Jupiter 370 PH | JPT370PH | 420 | 12.39 | 100 | 109 | 160 | 63" | fabric laminated with phenolic film |
| Jupiter 370 TP | JPT370TP | 420 | 12.39 | 100 | 109 | 160 | 63" | fabric laminated with thermoplastic film |
| Jupiter 400 | JPT400 | 390 | 11.80 | 100 | 109 | 160 | 63" | greige fabric |
| Jupiter 400 PH | JPT400PH | 440 | 13.27 | 100 | 109 | 160 | 63" | fabric laminated with phenolic film |
| Jupiter 400 TP | JPT400TP | 440 | 13.27 | 100 | 109 | 160 | 63" | fabric laminated with thermoplastic film |
* Areal Density tolerance is ± 4%
** The exact roll length is specified in the box label
The MERCURY® product line provides :
- a performance level in accordance with the existing specifications
MERCURY® products can also be supplied already laminated (ready to be pressed) with thermoplastic or thermoset films having weight in accordance with customer’s request.
PVA Water Soluble Fibers
The water soluble fibers distributed by F.lli Citterio S.p.A. represent the most technological advanced textile products available as staple fibers, tops, spun yarns and filament yarns in a range of solubility in hot water ranging from 20°C to 90°C.
Technical characteristics:
- Chemical and physical stability all along the textile process (spinning, weaving and finishing).
- High tenacity and modulus of the spun yarns and the fabrics blended or twisted with such fibers.
- Resistance to the steam setting process.
- Complete dissolution in hot water and full elimination from yarns and/fabrics made with them.
| Staple Fiber | WN4 | WN4K h.e.* | WN7 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fineness | 1,4±0,2 | 2,2±0,3 | 1,7±0,2 | 2,2±0,3 | 2,2±0,3 |
| Length: Square cut (mm) | 38±5 | n.a. | 38±5 | n.a. | n.a. |
| Length: Bias cut (mm) | n.a. | 75±30 | n.a. | 75±30 | 75±30 |
| Tenacity (cN/dtex) | 6,5±2 | 6,5±2 | 4,5±1,5 | 4,5±1,5 | 7,0±2 |
| Elongation (%) | 15±4 | 15±4 | 24±6 | 24±6 | 12±4 |
| Water solubility (C°) | > 40 | > 40 | > 70 |
Packaging: bales of 240 kg/cad
| Tops | TCWN4 | TCWN4K* | TCWN7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fineness | 2,2±0,3 | 2,2±0,3 | 2,2±0,3 |
| Cut Length (mm) | 75±30 | 75±30 | 75±30 |
| Weight (g/m) | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Water solubility (C°) | > 40 | > 40 | > 70 |
Packaging: bales and bobbins of ca 250-400 kg/cad
| Yarns | SWN4 | SWN4K h.e.* | SWN7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type (Count Nm) | 50/1 | 80/1 | 50/1 | 80/1 | 50/1 | 80/1 |
| Twists (tpm) | 1150 | 1300 | 1050 | 1400 | 1150 | 1300 |
| Twist direction (S-Z) | Z | S | Z | S | Z | S |
| Tenacity (cN) | >270 | >140 | >185 | >100 | >300 | >150 |
| Elongation (%) | 10±2 | 9±2 | 12±2 | 11±2 | 9±2 | 8±2 |
| Water solubility (C°) | 65-75 | 65-75 | 80-90 |
Packaging: bobbins of 1,25 kg/cad in boxes of 22,5 kg (18 bobbins)
* Some applications of WN4K (high elongatione fibers) are protected by a F.lli Citterio SpA's patent.
| Intimate blend | WN4 TCWN4 SWN4 | WN4K h.e. TCWN4K SWN4K h.e. | WN7 TCWN7 SWN7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water solubility (C°) | 65-75 | 65-75 | 80-90 |
Applications of Kuralon K-II®
The most successful applications of KURALON K-II water soluble fibers concern:
- The spinning of fine wool yarns (from Nm 1/80 to Nm1/150) using coarser wool fibers than those normally needed to get fine count yarns;
- The weaving of “Natural Stretching” fabrics without using elastomeric filament yarns;
- The weaving of single end yarns of noble fibers otherwise difficult to be processed;
- The knitting of warm, light and soft fabrics for fashion using less wool and noble fibers thus saving expensive raw materials;
- The knitting of “devoré” fabrics;
- The weaving of natural and artificial fabrics to achieve better wearability and breathability.
Kuralon K-II® technical assistence
is available on demand based on the customer products and production process.
Properties
| Easy solubility | Lower utilization cost | Smaller environmental impact |
|---|---|---|
| MINTVAL is easier to be dissolved in hot water than the conventional PVA spun yarns | MINTVAL’s fineness makes it possible the use of lower percentages of it, thus reducing the cost per km of the yarns with which it’s twisted to | The disposal of lower quantities of Mintval reduces the environmental impact and the treatment costs of the flue waters |
Chemical-Physical Characteristics
PolyVinylAlcol, ethylene modified, highly hydrophilic and watersoluble
| Type | RS56T6 | RS38T6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fineness (57 dtex/6ff) | 175 | 256 |
| Tenacity (cN/dtex) | 2,0 | 2,0 |
| Strength (cN) | 114 | 78 |
| Elongation (%) | 49 | 47 |
| Packaging: bobbins (kg) | 2,5 | 1,5 |
Mintval® technical assistence
is available on demand based on the customer products and production process.
Kuralon® is a synthetic fiber made of Poly-Vinyl-Alcohol (PVA) polymer that has been used since many years in concrete and mortar applications.
Kuralon® increases the ductility, the resistance to cracks, the resistance to fire and the durability of concrete and mortar.
Special features:
| Main applications:
|
KURALON™ has unique properties compared with other
fiber material such as Steel, AR-Glass, Polypropylene.
| Fiber Properties | KURALON™ | Steel | AR-Glass | Poltpropylene | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texile Strength | MPa | 880-1600 | 1200 | 2200 | 400 |
| Specific Tensile Strength | MPa | 680-1200 | 150 | 800 | 440 |
| Elongation at Break | % | 6 | 3-4 | 0,5 | 25 |
| Young's Modulus | GPa | 25-41 | 200 | 80 | 5 |
| Density | g/cm3 | 1.30 | 7.80 | 2.70 | 0.91 |
Product Range
| Item | Diameter | Cut Length | Tensile Strength | Elongation at Break | Modulus | Bag Size | Bundled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| µm | mm | GPa | % | GPa | kg/bag | ||
| RMS702/6mm | 26 | 6 | 1.6 | 6.0 | 39 | 15 | • |
| RSC15/8mm* | 40 | 8 | 1.4 | 6.5 | 36 | 18 | |
| REC15/8mm | 40 | 8 | 1.6 | 6.5 | 41 | 18 | |
| REC15/12mm | 40 | 12 | 1.6 | 6.5 | 41 | 18 | |
| RECS15/8mm | 40 | 8 | 1.6 | 6.5 | 41 | 18 | • |
| RECS15/12mm | 40 | 12 | 1.6 | 6.5 | 41 | 15 | • |
| RECS100/12mm | 100 | 12 | 1.2 | 12.5 | 28 | 10 | • |
| RF400/6mm | 200 | 6 | 1.0 | 9.0 | 27 | 15 | |
| RF400/12mm* | 200 | 12 | 1.0 | 9.0 | 27 | 10 | |
| RFS400/18mm* | 200 | 18 | 1.0 | 9.0 | 27 | 15 | • |
| RFS1000/15mm* | 310 | 15 | 1.0 | 6.0 | 29 | 8 | |
| RF4000/30mm* | 660 | 30 | 0.9 | 9.0 | 23 | 10 |
*CE mark certified EN14889-2:2006