Markets / Products Industrial textiles n Base material for abrasives Base material for abrasives Raw textile fabric consisting of cotton, polyester or mixtures are coated and impregnated in the finishing process to form a stiff, stable base for the subsequent manufacture of abrasives. These abrasive materials are then fabricated into disks or belts and used for surface treatment in the furniture industry, interior finishing, the production of wood panels, the metal industry and vehicle bodyshops and paintshops. The base materials produced by Cilander are high-tech products manufactured to maximum precision in three-shift operation.