What is Carbon Fibre Fabric?

Carbon fibre fabric is just like other fabrics except it uses carbon fibres instead of cotton, nylon, polyester, etc. The weave is coarser than fabrics used for clothing, it is more like a heavy canvas. Carbon fibre fabric needs to be laminated with a matrix (i.e. resin) to form a rigid structure.

Why are there different weaves of carbon fibre fabric?

Carbon fiber comes in different weaves optimized for different uses. For example, the standard twill weave is a good all-purpose fabric. Unidirectional fabric is good for adding strength and stiffness in one direction. Plain weave is good for delicate layups and some patterns are just designed for a unique look!

What’s the difference between carbon fibre fabric and prepreg?

Prepreg is a version of carbon fiber that already has a tacky resin impregnated into it. Both carbon fiber fabric and prepreg can be cut and formed into all sort of shapes. Unlike carbon fiber fabric which can be made at room temperature, prepreg requires elevated temperatures and pressure to cure properly.

Epoxy Archives

Epoxy resins represent the highest-performance resin systems used in composite manufacturing. They offer superior mechanical properties, excellent adhesion, and low shrinkage, making them ideal for applications where strength-to-weight performance is critical.

Most epoxy resin systems are supplied as complete kits, including both resin and hardener in the correct ratios, which simplifies preparation and improves consistency across builds. This makes epoxy resins a reliable choice for professional composite fabrication as well as high-quality custom projects.