Lightweight high performance fabric for sporting goods and decorative applications 100 g/m²

Biotex Flax provides high levels of performance, coupled with the ease of processing normally associated with glass-reinforced materials. The materials use low-twist technology to provide a combination of sustainability, performance and processability not previously seen in composites. Compared to glass fibre composites, Biotex Flax offers reduced weight, improved environmental impact, vibration damping, similar specific stiffness and safer handling.

Biotex Flax is available in a range of yarn weights and fabric constructions. The materials can be processed using standard composites manufacturing techniques and are suitable for semi-structural and decorative applications in a range of sectors, including automotive, sports & leisure, consumer goods and construction.

Biotex Flax 100g/m² 2×2 Twill fabric is typically used for lightweight and decorative applications in sporting goods, consumer goods and automotive interiors.

Processing
Typical processes for Biotex Flax fabrics include vacuum infusion or resin transfer moulding using either standard resins or bio-based resins. The fabrics can also be pre-pregged, and processing is carried out in the same way as glass fibre.

Specifications

• Weave Style: 2x2 Twill
• Fabric Weight: 100 g/m²
• Width: 1500 mm - others on request
• Typical Ply Thickness: 0.15-0.25 mm, depending on process

• Fibre Volume Fraction: 24%
• Density: 1.27 g/cm³
• Tensile Modulus: 11 GPa (ISO 527-4)
• Tensile Strength: 98 MPa (ISO 527-4)
• Elongation: 1.3%
• Flexural Modulus: 8.7 GPa (ISO 14125)
• Flexural Strength: 127 MPa (ISO 14125)