When you need to organize and protect cabling, braided sleeving offers long term durability, ease of installation, and comes in a variety of color choices. For some applications, the color of your wire protectors comes down to preference, while in other applications a specific color may be required or expected for safety or compliance with industry regulations. Orange sleeving, for example, is used in HEV applications to identify high voltage cabling.

In this blog, we’ll cover the use cases for green sleeving and highlight some of the product options we have available.

Common Use Cases for Green Sleeving

Green sleeving is your in a variety of applications, providing not only physical protection but ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. Here are a few examples of how green sleeving is used:

Electrical Installations

The National Electrical Code (NEC) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards require that green or green/yellow sleeving is used to mark grounding or earth wires. This is a safety precaution that protects maintenance personnel from accidentally causing a wiring error that could lead to injury or death.

Automotive Applications

Green sleeving is often used on cars and motorcycles to create a slick custom look while also providing advanced heat, chemical and abrasion protection for wires and hoses. It can be used to replace the factory split loom that comes standard in most engine compartments for enhanced durability that won’t break down like the plastic stuff will. Green sleeving is also commonly used in custom audio setups in the automotive world.

Aerospace and Military Use Cases

While MIL-SPEC standards like MIL-I-3190 set specific requirements for the performance and durability of sleeving materials, they don’t dictate what color sleeving should be used. Despite the color not being a requirement, most military and aerospace applications opt for green sleeving to blend in with military environments. Nomex sleeving in olive green is a popular choice for its ability to withstand temperatures up to 662 degrees Fahrenheit.

Green Sleeving Color Options

Depending on the specific product, sleeving can be found in a number of shades of green including Green, Neon Green, Forest Green, and Olive Drab. Sleeving is also available in various color combinations, like Ogre, a black and green spiral, or Nitrox, a yellow and green spiral. Green sleeving can also be purchased with different color tracers to aid in identification.

Featured Green Sleeving

Product Name	Material	Features	Typical Applications
Roundit® 2000 NX	Nomex® and PPS	Lightweight, high-temperature resistant, abrasion resistant, halogen-free	Commercial and defense aircraft
Flexo NX	Nomex	Soft and pliable, high-temperature resistant, halogen & asbestos-free, cuts easily with scissors	Aerospace, military, firefighting, harsh environments
Expando PT	Polyester (PET)	Highly flexible, resistant to trapping water, heat, and humidity	Defense, industrial, and commercial products

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About The Author

Joe Wigginton is a seasoned Sales Manager with a rich background in the aerospace and defense industries. With over 20 years of experience in the cable and cable protection sector, Joe initially served as a manufacturers' representative for 5 years before taking the entrepreneurial route. For the past 15 years, he has successfully owned and operated a business dedicated to supporting customers with top-quality products and solutions.

Beyond his professional achievements, Joe has traveled extensively worldwide to forge meaningful relationships and source the best products to meet our customers' needs. His global perspective and commitment to excellence make him a valuable asset to our team and clients alike.