Fabric Definition:
Carbon fiber fabric is a high-strength, lightweight woven or nonwoven textile made from carbon filaments, known for exceptional stiffness, tensile strength, and low weight for aerospace, automotive, and high-performance composite applications.
Composition:
100% Carbon Fiber (continuous filament), Carbon/Epoxy, Carbon/Glass, Carbon/Kevlar blends, Recycled Carbon Fiber
Texture:
Rigid, stiff, slightly textured, matte to glossy sheen, black or grey, woven pattern, crisp, high-tech feel
Stretch Level:
None (no stretch; rigid when cured)
Fabric Construction:
Woven (Plain, Twill, Satin, 2×2, 4×4 twill, 8-harness satin) or Nonwoven (mat, felt)
GSM Range:
100-1000 GSM (light to heavy; 200-400 GSM common for woven fabrics)
Breathability:
Low (impermeable when cured; breathable in dry fabric form)
Moisture Management:
Low (hydrophobic, does not absorb moisture)
Durability:
Very High (extremely strong, high tensile strength, high stiffness, abrasion-resistant, fatigue-resistant)
Thermal Properties:
Moderate (conductive, does not insulate; thermal properties vary with matrix)
Key Usage Areas:
Aerospace, Automotive, Sporting goods, Wind turbines, Marine, Medical devices, Robotics, F1, Bicycles, Golf clubs
Aerospace, automotive, wind energy, marine, military, civil engineering (bridge reinforcement), oil and gas, robotics, prosthetics