Natural fiber composites
Natural fiber composites are realized by assembling different raw materials to get a final product with excellent performance and sustainable.
In fact, these items represent the natural evolution of traditional composite materials.
Choosing natural fiber composites allows to obtain sustainable performing materials by replacing synthetic items with natural ones such as linen. This innovation is now fundamental thanks to the continuous research for eco-friendly items.
Nowadays natural fiber composites are even more employed in sports & leisure, automotive, marine as well as design markets.
Sustainability
These materials allow to reach a high level of sustainability thanks to technical natural fabrics used as reinforcements which replace more traditional fibers like carbon and glass.
The prepreg – the second item of the composite material – is epoxy and allows to get a higher fixture of the reinforcement together with the capacity to transfer solicitations to fabric fibers.
In fact, the matrix can be optimized to improve different properties of the material such as tenacity, UV-resistance as well as vibrations reduction.
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Bioresins
Currently, in the composite sector there is a huge work to reach a high-level of sustainability by using both natural fabrics and bioresins.
Alternatively, it is possible to combine natural fibers with synthetic technical ones like carbon and glass.
Finally, eco-sustainable composite materials are realized by compression molding, infusion process (RTM and vacuum) and autoclave.
Application markets
- Automotive (bodyworks and interiors)
- Sport & leisure (cycling, ski, golf, snowboard)
- Marine (interiors and non-structural exeteriors)
- Design furniture
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