Fiber Reinforcements

Fiber reinforcements are the main carriers of the mechanical performance of composites, adding strength, stiffness and toughness to the part they form together with the matrix resin. In addition to the common glass, carbon and aramid reinforcements, they are also produced from natural fibers such as basalt, hemp or flax. The use of fiber reinforcements in polymer composites has revolutionized the engineering and manufacturing industries, giving rise to a new class of materials with a high strength-to-weight ratio. They are supplied in roving, trimming, felt, woven and multiaxial fabric forms.