Spectra

SPECTRA^®

A trusted durable solution
for fibre strength.

Spectra^® yarns, 15 times stronger than steel by weight,
provide lightweight durability without sacrificing performance.

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About the technology

Spectra^® Technology provides ultralight durability and packability to AMK and Summit Series^™ gear. Wrapped with Nylon, products woven with Spectra^® are built to last. Exceptionally abrasion-resistant, 15 times stronger than steel by weight and light enough to float, Spectra^® enhances our most pinnacle products for gear that’s built to thrive in the harshest environments on the planet.

Key Benefits

Ultra durable

15 times stronger than steel by weight, Spectra^® technology enhances our most pinnacle products with unparalleled durability and longevity.

Abrasion-resistant

Made with a patented gel-spinning process, Spectra^® yarns are ultra-strong adding robust protection against rips and tears when woven into a product.

Lightweight

Despite its exceptional strength and durability, Spectra^® is light enough to float, creating high performance products that won’t hold you back.

15 times stronger than steel by weight.

Also used in space exploration and body armour, Spectra^® provides enhanced protection, durability and longevity without sacrificing performance. Made using a patented gel-spinning process, Spectra^® is 15 times stronger than steel by weight yet light enough to float. These ultra-strong yarns can be woven into fabrics to create an enhanced product that is ultra-durable yet lightweight and UV-resistant so it maintains its strength even at high altitude.

Patented Construction

Made using a patented gel-spinning process, Spectra^® is an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibre with a very high strength-to-weight ratio.

Trusted Durability

Ultra-strong yarns are wrapped in nylon and woven into products in a gridded pattern to provide exceptional abrasion-resistance and long-lasting durability.