Galvorn® Fabric
Carbon Nanotube Fabric
Ultra-Lightweight. High-Coverage. Engineered for Large-Scale Shielding and Reinforcement.
Galvorn® Fabric is a high-performance carbon nanotube (CNT) textile designed to replace heavy metal meshes and fragile foils in large-scale applications. While traditional metallic materials are prone to fatigue-cracking and corrosion, Galvorn fabric leverages the inherent strength and flexibility of CNTs to provide a conductive, high-tenacity sheet that is roughly 80% lighter than copper. This woven architecture ensures uniform electrical and thermal performance across large surface areas, making it an ideal solution for industries where mass reduction is critical.
Optimized for durability and ease of integration, Galvorn fabric maintains a soft, textile-like drape that conforms easily to complex geometries and composite molds. It is particularly effective for EMI shielding, lightning strike protection, and structural reinforcement in aerospace and defense environments. Because it contains no metal, the fabric is corrosion-proof and chemically stable, ensuring that it retains its mechanical integrity even when exposed to harsh fuels or extreme environmental cycling.
This 3×3 inch sample is readily available and constructed using Galvorn® 800 Twisted Yarn. Custom sizes, yarn selection (ex. Galvorn® 1000 yarns), and constructions (knits, weaves, etc.) are available via special order. You can place a special order via our Contact Us page, select the “Special Order” drop-down option.
Key Benefits
- Weight Reduction: Drastically reduces the mass of shielding and reinforcement layers compared to copper, stainless steel, or gold meshes.
- Flexibility & Durability: Withstands repeated folding and high-vibration environments without the work-hardening or brittle failure common in metal foils
- Environmental Resilience: Inherently resistant to oxidation, salt spray, and chemicals, eliminating the need for heavy protective coatings.
- Seamless Integration: Can be easily co-cured into composite resins, providing multifunctional properties like reinforcement, electrical conductivity, and thermal management; or sewn into high-performance e-textiles and wearable technology.
- Made in the USA: Produced at our headquarters in Houston, Texas.
A 30% discount is automatically applied for 25m orders.
Need longer lengths? Contact us for even more favorable pricing.
Product Specifications
Properties were measured at 21 ± 2°C and 50 ± 10% relative humidity.
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Fabric |
Galvorn® 800 (Default Sample) |
Galvorn® 1000 |
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3x3 inch |
3x3 inch |
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Fabric Thickness (mm) |
0.45 ± 0.1 |
0.45 ± 0.1 |
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Sheet Resistance (Ω/sq) |
0.06 ± 0.01 |
0.03 ± 0.01 |
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Aerial Density (gsm) |
140 ± 10 |
138 ± 5 |
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Dimensions (inches) |
3 x 3 |
3 x 3 |
Download the data sheet for a complete listing of our products and their properties.
Who This CNT Fabric Is For
Engineers, researchers, and designers working in:
- Large-scale aerospace structures requiring lightweight EMI shielding and lightning strike protection (LSP).
- Advanced composite manufacturing for automotive, marine, and wind energy reinforcement.
- Wearable technology and e-textiles needing soft, drapeable, and conductive heating elements.
- Large-form antennas and RF reflectors that must remain dimensionally stable in extreme environments.
- Flexible thermal management systems for heat dissipation in compact or contoured electronic enclosures.
- High-strength, radiation-hardened protective layers for space habitats and satellite components.
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Certification & Testing
- Biocompatibility: Galvorn has successfully passed ISO 10993 testing, confirming no detectable cytotoxicity or material-mediated irritation. Results available upon request.
- Washability: Research confirms that Galvorn maintains high performance and comfort through repeated laundering cycles. Learn more →
How Galvorn® Fabric Compares
| Material | Low Density | Strength | Conductivity | Flexibility | Corrosion Resistance |
| Fabric with Galvorn® 800 Yarn |
✔ |
✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
✔ |
| Copper Mesh |
✗ |
✗ | ✔ | ✗ |
✗ |
| Gold Mesh |
✗ |
✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
✔ |
| Stainless Steel Mesh |
✗ |
✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
Getting Started
Our Getting Started page provides essential resources for integrating Galvorn into your project, including:
- Handling: Tips for cutting with razor blades and grooming fibers with alcohol.
- Termination: Best practices for crimping (gold-plated recommended) or using conductive epoxy.
- Soldering: Guides for soldering via copper ferrules or electroplating.
Shipping
- Ships from Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
- Typically ships within 1-2 weeks
- Free shipping within continental U.S.
- International shipping is a flat rate of $85
Proudly Made in Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
Recyclable with No Loss in Properties
Sustainable Production at Scale
Highest Performing CNT Products
"We have tested different CNT yarns and in terms of mechanical properties allowing it to withstand mechanical automation, yours are the best. The multifunctionality is key. We can monitor strength, temperature, curing and strength, and can apply heat. With one material you can do many things, this is very attractive to many companies."
A Research Institution for Aerospace
“It’s amazing. No other material can do what this material does!”
A Major Global Aerospace Company
"Many of our customers were attracted not only to the thermoelectric technology, but also to Galvorn’s unique combination of high-performance properties. We are optimistic about the road ahead with Galvorn, in this first thermoelectric application, but also beyond it. We see the broad market need for a high-performance material like Galvorn that is also good for the environment.”
Hiroki Iijima, Sales Manager at Tokai Rika
"We were able to create a miniaturized, minimally-invasive neuromodulation technology enabled by the high efficiency of charge transfer and high conductivity of Galvorn. Our design makes these types therapies far more accessible for patients living with conditions like epilepsy, depression, and chronic pain."
Nicki Driscoll, Cofounder & CTO at NeuroBionics, Inc.
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