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Biaxial Fabrics

Biaxial fabrics are non-crimp composite reinforcements consisting of two layers of fibres orientated in specific directions, typically +45°/-45°, held together using polyester stitching yarns.

Unlike traditional woven fabrics, biaxial materials minimise fibre crimp, allowing for improved load transfer, enhanced mechanical properties and more efficient laminate performance.

Fibre orientation can be tailored to suit the application, providing optimised strength, stiffness and impact resistance in the required directions.

Key Benefits

  • Improved mechanical performance through optimised fibre orientation

  • Enhanced resistance to fatigue and impact

  • Reduced fibre crimp compared to woven fabrics

  • Improved stability during handling and cutting

  • Excellent drape characteristics, particularly in ±45° constructions

  • Improved surface finish and reduced print-through

Product Range

Cristex supplies a range of biaxial fabrics in both carbon and glass fibre, available in various weights and configurations.

  • Standard fibre orientations: +45°/-45°

  • Alternative angles available on request

  • Standard width: 1270 mm (other widths available subject to MOQ)

  • ±45° fabrics can be supplied with an additional chopped strand mat (CSM) layer

These configurations allow materials to be tailored to both structural and processing requirements.

Available Grades & Specifications

Below is a selection of our standard biaxial fabric styles. Additional specifications are available on request.

Weight (g/m²) Fibre +45° -45° Width (mm) Datasheet
206 50K Carbon 100 100 1270
306 50K Carbon 150 150 1270
406 50K Carbon 200 200 1270
606 50K Carbon 300 300 1270
Weight (g/m²) +45° -45° CSM Width (mm) Datasheet
302 145 145 — 1270
444 217 217 — 1270
610 300 300 — 1270
810 401 401 — 1270
835 301 301 225 1270
996 494 494 — 1270
1110 401 401 300 1270
1210 601 601 — 1270

Applications

Biaxial fabrics are widely used in structural composite applications where directional strength and efficiency are critical, including:

  • Marine structures and hull construction

  • Wind energy components

  • Automotive and transport structures

  • Industrial composite components

  • Tooling and mould applications

Looking to optimise strength, drape or laminate performance?

Speak to our team about biaxial fabric solutions.

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