H. Landau & Company (HLC) Industries, Inc. was founded in 1916 as a supplier of pocket and lining material for the men’s garment industry. Over 100 years later, the company is operating with fifth-generation family members who have built upon high standards by continually improving quality and service through the recent implementation of ISO 9001:2015.
Our fabrics have expanded and evolved over our company’s history to include a wide range of fabric solutions, including our Titan X™ and Titan XL™ nylon fabrics. Choosing between Titan X™ and Titan XL™ for your application requires consideration of weight vs. strength for your gear, along with an understanding of the benefits each solution offers.
What is Titan X™?
Titan X™ is a high-performance laminated nylon fabric developed by HLC Industries. Designed to provide excellent strength and longevity without extra weight, Titan X™ is developed using 500-denier nylon with a multi-layer film lamination that gives it dimensional stability, water resistance, abrasion resistance, and lightweight flexibility. As a result, it’s ideal for tactical gear, military applications, and applications that require flexibility without sacrificing performance.
When your end product involves gear that moves, packs, or folds (like tactical bags or uniforms), Titan X™ is your go-to choice of fabric. It’s the ideal material for providing excellent strength and longevity when lightweight durability is crucial.
What is Titan XL™?
Titan XL™ is the big brother of Titan X™, built for heavy-duty commercial and military applications. A heavier-duty version of our nylon fabrics, Titan XL™ is an extra-strength nylon laminate fabric engineered using 500 denier and 1000 denier nylon, making it ideal for industrial and extreme tactical applications.
Like Titan X™, Titan XL™ features unique lamination technology, but with the added benefits of enhanced tear and tensile strength, greater abrasion resistance, and reinforced durability under stress. These advantages make it a perfect choice for harsh military or industrial environments where gear failure is not an option.
When to Choose Titan™ Fabrics
Nylon fabrics are made from non-organic, synthetic fibers, creating a class of material that offers more elasticity and durability than other fabrics. Also called polyamide fabrics, nylon is strong enough for use in bulletproof vests and also water-resistant for swimwear.
Titan X™ and Titan XL™ from HLC Industries are both powerhouse fabrics engineered for demanding tactical and industrial nylon fabric applications. While both options offer advanced film lamination that provides exceptional resistance to water, weather, and wear, there are a few critical differences between the two fabrics, making each one ideal for specific end uses.
Differences Between Titan X™ and Titan XL™
Key differences between these high-performance nylon fabric options include:
- Weight: Titan X™ is lightweight in design, while Titan XL™ is heavy-duty.
- Strength: Titan X™ provides high strength for flexible end gear, while Titan XL™ offers maximum strength for products facing harsh, rugged use.
- Laser Cuttable: Titan XL™ is ideal for laser cutting, allowing for MOLLE attachments. This eliminates the need to add webbing to load bearing equipment.
- Flexibility: Titan X™ offers very high flexibility due to its lighter-weight material, whereas Titan XL™ fabric offers moderate flexibility.
- Ideal applications: Titan X™’s lightweight flexibility makes it ideal for tactical soft gear. Titan XL™’s tensile strength makes it suited to load-bearing, rugged gear.
- Use cases: Titan X™ is optimal for bags, pouches, and weatherwear, while Titan XL™ is ideal for armor, vests, and industrial covers.
Both Titan X™ and Titan XL™ offer advanced film lamination, giving them exceptional strength and resistance across a range of environmental conditions. The right choice between these depends on your needs. Choose Titan X™ when mobility and flexibility are essential, or opt for Titan XL™ when you need extreme durability for mission-critical environments.
Choose HLC Industries’ Titan X™ Fabrics for Peak Performance
At HLC Industries, we supply high-performance commercial and industrial textiles to the U.S. military, parachute industry, law enforcement, medical industry, and more. We’re committed to cutting-edge research and the creation and improvement of new fabrics and technologies for consistent improvements in quality and service.
Titan X™ and Titan XL™ from HLC Industries are high-performance nylon fabrics optimized for outdoor and tactical applications, with each meeting specific performance requirements. Contact us for professional advice and more information on how our innovative textiles can fulfill your needs, or request a quote for the materials required for your upcoming product.