Low cost, low twist yarn for semi-structural applications

Biotex Jute reinforcements are based on natural jute fibre and are designed for fibre-reinforced polymer composite applications. Jute offers the benefits of premium natural fibres such as Flax, including a favourable stiffness-to-weight ratio, but at a price that rivals glass fibre. Compared to glass fibre composites, Biotex Jute offers reduced weight, improved environmental impact, vibration damping, similar specific stiffness and safer handling.

Biotex Jute 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.

This 2000tex yarn is typically used for the direct production of parts using pultrusion or filament winding.

Processing
Typical processes for 2000tex Biotex Jute yarn include pultrusion and filament winding.

• Typical mechanical properties of press moulded laminates
• Fibre Volume Fraction 60%
• Density 1.31 g/cm³
• Tensile Modulus 27 GPa  (ISO 527-4)
• Tensile Strength 307 MPa (ISO 527-4)
• Flexural Modulus 24 GPa (ISO 14125)
• Flexural Strength 321 MPa (ISO 14125)