Fabrics & Reinforcements
Woven fabrics
Warp and weft yarns interlace. The repeat pattern controls crimp, stability, drape, permeability and the visible surface.
In simple terms
Warp and weft yarns interlace. The repeat pattern controls crimp, stability, drape, permeability and the visible surface.
Best for
Manual lay-up, prepreg, stable cutting, cosmetic surfaces and balanced 0/90 reinforcement.
Watch out for
Every interlacing bends the fibres; more crimp means less direct conversion of fibre stiffness and strength.
Typical applications
Panels, fairings, sporting goods, automotive skins, marine parts and tooling.
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