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.

2x2 Twill Carbon Fibre 200gsm 3K - Enhanced Composites

2×2 Twill Carbon Fibre 200gsm 3K

$48.95 – $66.00 incl. GST

Weave type: 2×2 twill

Weight: 200 gsm

Width: 1000 / 1500 mm

Filaments count: 3K

Weave set / Non weave set

The 2×2 twill weave fabric gives the traditional carbon fibre look and offers great strength and stiffness. Because of the weave and filaments per fibre the 3K twill weave offers more strength when compared to the plain weave.

2×2 twill 3K carbon fibre material is easy to manipulate and can be used in application such as aerospace, marine, auto and sporting goods.

The weave set is a specially designed carbon fibre that will not distort the fibre orientation of the cloth, resulting in a high end finish of the part.

NOTE: Price is per linear meter.