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Decorative Fabrics

Decorative fabrics are composite reinforcements designed to deliver both structural performance and enhanced visual appearance.

Combining advanced fibre technologies with specialised finishes, these materials are widely used where aesthetics, surface quality and design differentiation are as important as mechanical performance.

The Cristex decorative range includes Alutex, Innovative Tex and Dynanotex, each offering unique visual and performance characteristics for high-end composite applications.

Key Benefits

  • Enhanced visual appearance and surface finish

  • Unique designs and material combinations

  • Lightweight composite solutions

  • Consistent aesthetic finish after lamination

  • Suitable for both structural and cosmetic applications

Product Range

Cristex offers a range of decorative composite fabrics, combining advanced fibre technologies with innovative finishes andmaterial combinations.

Alutex: Alutex is a range of woven glass fibre fabrics, typically between 200 g/m² and 300 g/m², finished with an aluminium powder coating to create a distinctive metallic surface.

Innovative Tex: Innovative Tex fabrics combine carbon fibre with metallic elements such as copper, brass, stainless steel, titanium and, for specialised applications, gold.

 

Dynanotex and Dyno Fabrics: Dynanotex is based on advanced spread tow technology,  producing unidirectional and woven carbon fibre reinforcements with highly aligned fibres and reduced thickness.

Applications

Decorative fabrics are widely used in applications where visual impact and performance are both critical, including:

  • Automotive interiors and trim components

  • Motorsport panels and detailing

  • Sporting goods (skis, boards, equipment)

  • Marine interiors and finishes

  • Consumer products and high-end industrial design

Interested in our decorative fabric range?

Speak to our team for technical advice, material selection or pricing.

Request a copy of our Decorative Fabrics brochure to explore the full range of finishes, designs and material options.

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