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Hybrid Reinforcement Tapes

Hybrid tapes are composite reinforcement materials manufactured using a combination of different fibre types including carbon fibre, glass fibre and aramid fibres.

By combining multiple reinforcement materials within a single tape, hybrid constructions can deliver a balance of strength, flexibility, impact resistance and visual appearance.

Hybrid tapes are commonly used in applications where both performance and aesthetics are important, offering unique surface finishes alongside enhanced mechanical characteristics.

These materials are widely used across automotive, marine, sporting goods, industrial and decorative composite applications.

Key Benefits

  • Combination of multiple reinforcement properties

  • Good impact resistance and toughness

  • Lightweight reinforcement solution

  • Excellent flexibility and conformability

  • Decorative carbon and coloured fibre appearances

  • Suitable for structural and cosmetic applications

  • Available in a range of fibre combinations and weights

  • Compatible with epoxy, polyester and vinyl ester resin systems

Available Grades & Specifications

Below is a selection of our hybrid tapes. Additional specifications may be available on request.

Reference Weight (g/m²) Warp Weft Available Widths (mm) Datasheet
708 330 Carbon 3K + Aramid Twaron 1055 E-glass 34 TEX 25
703 480 Carbon 3K + E-glass Roving 1200 TEX E-glass 34 TEX 25

Applications

Hybrid tapes are commonly used across a wide range of composite applications including:

  • Decorative composite components

  • Automotive and motorsport trim

  • Sporting goods and performance products

  • Marine composite applications

  • Edge and joint reinforcement

  • Industrial composite structures

  • Lightweight structural components

  • Cosmetic carbon fibre finishes

Their combination of reinforcement fibres makes them suitable for applications requiring both visual appeal and composite performance.

Looking for lightweight hybrid reinforcement solutions?

Speak to our team about hybrid tapes and advanced composite reinforcement materials for structural and decorative applications.

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