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Hybrid Fabric

Hybrid fabrics are composite reinforcements created by combining two or more fibre types within a single fabric structure, typically in the warp and weft directions or through multi- layer constructions.

By combining materials such as carbon fibre, aramid and glass, hybrid fabrics allow engineers to tailor mechanical properties, balancing strength, stiffness, impact resistance and cost within a single laminate.

This makes hybrid fabrics particularly effective in applications where a single reinforcement type cannot deliver all required performance characteristics.

Key Benefits

  • Optimised mechanical performance through fibre combination

  • Improved impact resistance and damage tolerance

  • Reduced overall material cost compared to full carbon solutions

  • Lightweight constructions with tailored properties

  • Wide range of fibre and weave combinations available

Product Range

Cristex supplies a range of hybrid woven and multi-layer fabrics, available in plain, twill and satin weave constructions.

Hybrid fabrics are typically produced using combinations of high-performance fibres, allowing properties to be tailored to specific applications.

Available Grades & Specifications

Below is a selection of our standard hybrid fabric styles. 
Additional specifications are available on request. 
Weight (g/m²) Weave Style Warp Composition Weft Composition Ends (cm) Fibre Details Width (mm) Datasheet
165 Plain 36% Carbon / 15% Aramid 18% Carbon / 31% Aramid 5 Carbon 3K + Aramid 1610 1000
165 Plain 65% HM Polyester / 35% Aramid 33% HM Polyester / 67% Aramid — HM Polyester + Aramid 1200
210 2/2 Twill 61% Carbon / 39% Aramid 61% Carbon / 39% Aramid 6.4 Carbon 3K + Aramid 1210 1200
Weight (g/m²) Weave Style Warp Composition Weft Composition Ends (cm) Fibre Details Width (mm) Datasheet
396 2/2 Twill 35% E-Glass / 15% Aramid 35% E-Glass / 15% Aramid 4.8 E-Glass 600 TEX + Aramid 2420 1270
621 2/2 Twill 70% E-Glass / 30% Aramid 70% E-Glass / 30% Aramid 4.8 E-Glass + Aramid + Mat 1270
Weight (g/m²) Weave Style Warp Weft Width (mm) Datasheet
206 Plain 3K Carbon Fibre Blue Polyester 1000
206 2/2 Twill 3K Carbon Fibre Blue Polyester 1000
206 Plain 3K Carbon Fibre Green Polyester 1000
206 2/2 Twill 3K Carbon Fibre Green Polyester 1000
206 Plain 3K Carbon Fibre Red Polyester 1000
206 2/2 Twill 3K Carbon Fibre Red Polyester 1000
Weight (g/m²) Weave Style Warp Weft Width (mm) Datasheet
300 2/2 Twill 3K Carbon Fibre Copper Wire + Carbon 1000
300 2/2 Twill 3K Carbon Fibre Copper Wire + Carbon 1000
300 2/2 Twill 3K Carbon Fibre Copper Wire + Carbon 1000

Applications

Hybrid fabrics are used in applications where a balance of properties is required, including:

  • Aerospace interior and secondary structures

  • Automotive and motorsport components

  • Marine structures and impact-prone areas

  • Sporting goods and protective equipment

  • Industrial components requiring mixed performance characteristics

Interested in our hybrid fabric range?

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

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