Composite fabrics

Description
Composite fabrics can be made from from 2 types of glass (E-glass 600°C and SiO2-glass 1000+°C). Each glass type is providing its own specific qualities. The temperature of 600°C, 1000°C given here refers to the loomstate fabric. Composites are made from glass fabrics applied with resin and special finishes (coupling agents), which are adapted to each type of fabric to achieve maximum strength.
Glass fibre-reinforced composites are distinguished by their excellent strength and weight ratio. Fabrics can be processed with a variety of different resins dependent on end-use requirements.
The choice of fabric construction is dictated by the level of curvature required in the composite part. Plain weaves give flat surfaces whilst twill and satins good drapeability and high fabric to resin ratios.